REVIEWED P2 OPTIONS
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Reviewed Coating - Aerosol Can Management OptionsFollowing are a list of options that have been reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. These options have worked at other facilities and may work at yours. |
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Pressurized Reusable Container | ||
| Instead of buying an aerosol can, purchase a pressurized stainless steel container. These cannisters can hold 2-3 times the product of an over the counter aerosol can. In many cases the can and propellent costs more than the product; a pressurized container allows you to purchase the product in bulk, saving money and eliminating can waste. | ||
Use Pump Spray Bottles | ||
| Consider replacing aerosol cans with simple pump spray bottles. Purchase the liquid material in bulk. If pressurized systems are required, consider reusable cans that can be pressurized with shop air. If you can’t eliminate aerosol cans, empty and depressurize them before recycling them. Once depressurized and emptied, the aerosol cans can be recycled as conventional scrap metal. | ||
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
DIVISION FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
THE ZERO WASTE NETWORK
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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 .
