Production Related Waste Management for Selected Chemical
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Waste Management Comparison - 2018
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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| 2020 |
Barriers: B6-Barriers to P2 B6 - Pollution prevention previously implemented - additional reduction does not appear technically or economically feas
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Barriers to P2: B6 - Pollution prevention previously implemented - additional reduction does not appear technically or economically feas - Due to the significant decrease in production volume, coupled with the very low volume of product, source reduction is not economically feasible at this time. |
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| 2018 |
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
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W36: Preventive Maintenance, Employee awareness through training, and quarterly inspections by the Environmental Specialist. Source Reduction - The Environmental Specialist audits this area quarterly. |
| 2017 |
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
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W36: The Environmental Specialist conducts quarterly audits to determine if any preventive measures can be taken to prevent the release of material. Source Reduction - The Environmental Specialist conducts quarterly audits. |
| 2013 |
Source Reduction:: W22: Began to test outdated material - continue to use if still effective
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
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| 1991 |
Source Reduction:: W29: Other changes in inventory control
Source Reduction:: W32: Improved procedures for loading, unloading, and transfer operations |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance |
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")