Following are a set of P2 options you may wish to implement. No option is perfect for everyone, but sometimes options that have worked at one facility can work at yours. They might also serve as inspiration. |
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| Evaluate Reusing Solvent | ||
| Evaluate the option of reusing parts water solvent by adding a filtration unit on parts cleaner. | ||
| Reduce the volume of cleaning chemical used | ||
| Isopropyl alcohol is used to remove contaminants from plastic molded parts prior to assembly. Other cleaners have not proven to clean as well. Increased operator training can potentially reduce the volume of waste alcohol generated by making sure alcohol is used until fully loaded with contaminants. | ||
| Out-source parts or processes | ||
| Evaluate producing the parts in a cleaner environment which may eliminate the need for cleaning prior to assembly. | ||
| Parts Washer with Self-Filtering System | ||
| The parts washer will filter its solvent to the point that it is changed out less frequently. | ||
| Remove parts slowly | ||
| To prevent spillage, train employees to remove the parts from the cleaner slowly. | ||
| Reuse solvents | ||
| Install filtration or distillation units to collect solvent for reuse. | ||
| Cleaning Compounds | ||
| Parts Cleaner Non-RCRA Acid/Caustic Solution | ||
| Parts Washer and Cleaner | ||
| Utilize a citrus-based cleaner along with a heating system and filtration device in the parts washing process to reduce emissions, employee exposure and amount of waste generated. | ||
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The Zero Waste Network is a project of the University of Texas at Arlington's Enviornmental Training institute. The tools on this site are presented free of charge to help you find pollution prevention alternatives that work for your facility. They were originally developed throught the support of grant funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and contributions from several state, private and non-governmental entities. If you need assistance implementing these options contact us, or enroll in one of our upcoming classes .
