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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.


Unreviewed Options, Use with CautionUnreviewed Recycling Waste Solids Options

Options below have not been reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented for facilities.

 
Recycle Floor Sweep
Evaluate option of recycling oily floor sweepings into road aggregate via a recycling company.
 
Feed fines to reduce waste residuals
Feed off spec solids into process as opposed to initially screening them out in order to reduce residual wastes, as applicable. Processed off-spec materials will be screened out post-process, as required.
 
housekeeping
Salvage overspill material from floors and equipment by sweeping and screening activities. Use salvaged materials back into blended product after analysis and screening.
 
Baghouse Suction for dust reduction
Dust particulate collection from packaging processes should be collected then processed back into like production for recycling.



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