Production Related Waste Management for Selected Chemical
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Waste Management Comparison - 2020
Pollution Prevention Activities for Selected Chemical
| Reporting Year | Section 8.10: Newly Implemented Source Reduction Activity | Section 8.10: Methods to Identify Activity | Section 8.11: Optional Pollution Prevention Information* |
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| 2022 |
Source Reduction:: S21: Optimized process conditions to increase efficiency
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Barriers: B8-Barriers to P2 B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible |
Barriers to P2: B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible - We have dedicated lines/systems to limit waste to almost zero for this product. All emissions come from blending process and sampling. |
| 2021 |
Source Reduction:: S44: Other improvements to operating practices and training[-0-4%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Barriers: B8-Barriers to P2 B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible |
S44: For this material we have a dedicated line filler. This has been implemented and reduces the amount of waste that we use to produce from changing over from product to product. Source Reduction - Our site is always looking to reduce our waste/carbon foot print. We have a team dedicated to reduce waste in any form. Barriers to P2: B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible - We have dedicated our lines/systems to limit waste to almost zero for this product. All emissions come from filling processes and sampling. |
| 2020 |
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources[-15-24%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Barriers: B8-Barriers to P2 B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible |
W36: For this specific material we have dedicated lines and equipment. We also have containers under all connections to capture any possible leaks at connection points. Source Reduction - The site uses this material constantly and having dedicated lines and equipment was the best option to limit waste. Barriers to P2: B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible - We already have dedicated lines and equipment for this material. Other Environmental Practices: General Environmental Management - For this specific material we have dedicated lines and equipment. We also have containers under all connections to capture any possible leaks at connection points. |
| 2019 |
Barriers: B8-Barriers to P2 B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible
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Barriers to P2: B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible - The material is used on a dedicated system. From point A to B it's all dedicated, this eliminates the need to washout hose, lines and fittings. Other Environmental Practices: General Environmental Management - For all materials on site. Containers are set under all connections that can leak or drip when materials are being processed. |
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| 2018 |
Barriers: B8-Barriers to P2 B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible
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Barriers to P2: B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible - Site has two dedicated systems that this material is used on. Waste is limited to sampling only. Dedicated hose, pipes, pumps, filter housing all helps to minimize waste from this product. Source Reduction: Source Reduction - Dedicated system to eliminate/minimize waste output. |
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| 2017 |
Source Reduction:: W31: Improved storage or stacking procedures[-0-4%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
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W31: Dedicated system for handling the material. Less waste generated as in previous years. Currently working to move from drum storage to a tank storage. No increase in material amounts on site, just a new way to store the material. This will give us much needed real estate on our site. Will be complete hopefully October 2018. Other Environmental Practices: General Environmental Management - Dedicated systems in place to minimize waste generated. (Hoses, filter housings, tanks) Source Reduction: Methods for Identifying Pollution Prevention Opportunities - Procedures in place to help operators recognize pollution prevention requirements.(Drip/catch pans, storm drain covers) |
| 2016 |
Source Reduction:: W32: Improved procedures for loading, unloading, and transfer operations[-0-4%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
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W32: Dedicated lines, filters, drums & unloading hoses for Ethylene Glycol. Source Reduction - As a management team looking to reduce our waste. It was decided to dedicate equipment for the product to limit waste. Other Environmental Practices: General Environmental Management - We have dedicated equipment for this product to limit waste and fugitive emissions. |
| 2015 |
Source Reduction:: W32: Improved procedures for loading, unloading, and transfer operations[-0-4%]
Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention[-15-24%] |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T11: Other
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance |
W32: DEDICATED EQUIPMENT TO MINIMIZE WASHOUTS/WASTED MATERIAL. CURRENTLY LOOKING TO ADD LARGE HOLDING TANKS TO ELIMINATE DRUM USE AND FREE UP SPACE. W39: Working with a non profit organization to try and find uses for our waste/flush of various material. Source Reduction - CURRENTLY WORKING WITH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO TRY AND FIND OPTIONS FOR WASTE REDUCTION/RECYCLING. Other Environmental Practices: Recycling - WORKING CORP WIDE TO REDUCE ALL WASTE AND PUSH TO RECYCLE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. ALL AREAS, CHEMICAL AND LANDFILL. |
| 2013 | Other Environmental Practices - We have implemented a recycle program that doesn't fall into any of the categories listed. Our previous disposal materials are a substitute for a commercially available product. | ||
| 2012 |
Source Reduction:: W29: Other changes in inventory control
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program)
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W29: Identified a user for the waste which designates the waste as an effective substitute for a commercially available product. |
TRI Pollution Prevention Glossary
The Waste Management Hierarchy |
The waste management hierarchy established by the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) guides waste generators toward the best options for managing wastes.
The preferred option is to prevent pollution at its source, but for waste that is generated, the preferred management methods are recycling, followed
by burning for energy recovery, treatment and, as a last resort, disposing of the waste.
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- A breakdown of production-related waste managed. This includes all amounts of the chemical released directly to the environment or otherwise managed as waste, other than waste generated by one-time events not associated with normal production processes (e.g., fires or remedial actions).
- A production ratio or activity index to provide context for reported toxic chemical quantities. For example, if a chemical is used in the manufacture of refrigerators, the production index would track the number of refrigerators produced and could be used to help gauge how much of the chemical is being released per unit of production.
- Any newly implemented source reduction activities, reported using "W-codes" (e.g., "W41: Increased purity of raw materials")