Pollution Prevention & Community-Related Issues
Does your company use, manufacture, or store chemicals at
its facilities?
Are those sites in compliance with the Federal requirement
(EPCRA) to file inventory
forms and chemical release information, such as
Form R and Tier II reports,
with the local emergency planning authority?
Consider this...
Is the facility required to have
an up-to-date Chemical Safety Plan on file?
Would your company like to reduce the amount of waste it
generates and increase its efficiency for raw material consumption?
A substance is considered a waste ONLY if it is being
disposed. It is NOT a waste if it is recycled, reclaimed, or reused. The
three “Rs” provide a fourth “R”—Removal of much of the paperwork
associated with tracking and verifying compliance.
Did you know that you can...
recapture and use lost raw
materials in your waste?
increase productivity by reducing the labor needed to
manage waste?
use your processes more efficiently—less waste results
in an energy savings by reducing unnecessary wear and servicing of your
equipment?
lower your waste handling, analytical, storage,
treatment, transportation, and disposal costs?
lower your operating costs—less compliance
record-keeping and reporting?
eliminate future environmental violations and liability?
Expertise
Assisted with all aspects of
implementing a Pollution Prevention program—facility-wide,
process-level, or product-specific.
Identified on-site recycling options or determine if
off-site outlets for recycling, reclamation, or reuse are available.
Designed process modifications or waste control approaches
to minimize your waste.
Provided a detailed environmental cost assessment so that
benefits and alternatives can be evaluated and compared to your existing
waste management approach.
Completed environmental reports necessary to
remain in compliance with community-related reporting requirements.
Coordinated with the U.S. EPA to resolve potential
reporting concerns on behalf of manufacturers.
Accomplishments
|
|
| Waste
Stream |
Key
Cost Elements |
Design
Approach |
Projected Savings ($/yr) |
| Solvent-Rags & Gloves |
New Rags; Disposal |
Recycle/Reuse |
128,000 |
| Degreasing Solvent |
New Solvent; Disposal |
Recycle/Reuse |
60,000 |
| Waste Wash Solvent |
RCRA Disposal; Air Emissions |
Minimization & Substitution |
40,000 |
| Spent Caustic Solution |
Disposal |
Beneficial Use |
14,400 |
| Copper/Zinc Sludge |
Disposal |
Copper Recovery |
75,000 |
| Hydraulic Oils |
Disposal, Spills |
Oil/Water Seperation |
10,000 |
|