Waste Minimization and Reuse Project Report
Determine the specifics of the waste streams generated in your plant – chemical and physical characteristics, volume, etc. Study the waste generating processes, as well. The goal is to minimize the waste generated. Look for ways your team can reduce the waste generated at the source. The ultimate goal in this regard is to minimize waste leaving the facility to streams or other large receiving bodies of water. Some of the questions to ask (and answer), in this Waste Minimization Project, are the following: Can we change the process(s) generating the waste and thereby reduce the amount of waste generated? What kinds of wastes are generated? Is it a liquid waste, solid waste or a combination slurry waste? Can we reduce the amount of waste stream generated by making minor process adjustments? Can we reuse the waste generated elsewhere in the plant? Can we reuse the waste stream (or a portion of it) after physical and chemical treatment of the waste? What are the most effective waste treatment options prior to discharge to receiving bodies of water or the local wastewater treatment facility? Are there returns from the customer, which is considered a waste most of the time? How do we minimize product returns?
