REVIEWED P2 OPTIONS
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Reviewed Printshops - Spill Control 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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Berm working areas with curbing | ||
| Berm working areas with curbing, similar to a concrete dike, so that spills can be easily contained for cleanup. | ||
Manage placement of containers | ||
| Place storage containers in a convenient and safe place. Try to avoid moving waste long distances. | ||
Use shop rags | ||
| Use shop rags for small spills and absorbent for larger spills. Absorbents should be easily accessible anywhere in the shop and may require disposal as hazardous waste, if saturated. | ||
Use drain mats or plugs | ||
| Use drain mats or plugs to prevent spilled fluids from entering sanitary or storm drains, plus to help contain spilled fluids for cleanup. If possible, seal or remove unused floor drains to prevent accidental discharge to the sewer system. | ||
Use drip pans | ||
| Place drip pans or absorbent mats under leaking equipment or where spills are likely to occur. | ||
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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 .
