Science and Technology - Biology (ABC's of Pollution Prevention for Businesses)
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Monitor and maintain the appropriate temperature for heated materials. Never allow leaks to persist. Only use sprays when absolutely necessary, since they waste chemicals through dispersion (e.g., paint overspray). Preclean parts with physical methods (e.g., squeegees, rags) before using solvents. Quit disposing of baths without checking bath quality, and restore quality through the use of non-toxic additives. Reformulate or redesign products so fewer toxic chemicals are used in production processes. Select continuous rather than batch processes whenever possible, to avoid start-up wastes. Try redesigning processes so they require fewer toxic chemicals. Use machines instead of manual methods where toxicity concerns exist and process precision would reduce wastes significantly (e.g., paint spraying). Varnish and other coatings that are not essential should be avoided. Wash parts only when absolutely necessary. Xerox double-sided as often as possible. Yield maximization is one goal, and... Zero waste is the other.
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