Unreviewed P2 Options
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Unreviewed Options for Packaging WasteFollowing are a list of options that have been submitted by users of the pollution prevention planner. They have not been reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. These options are presented so you can see what people in facilities are considering. As with any option (reviewed or unreviewed) you will have to adapt it to your facility. |
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Reuse/Recycle | ||
| Put useable cardboard back in use. Recycle Cardboard not suitabe for reuse. | ||
Reuse/Recycle | ||
| Return used supersacks to manufacturer, sell or give away. | ||
Recycle packing material | ||
| Coordinate with local mail store vendor to pick up excess packing materia for re-use | ||
save as partials for completing unit later on | ||
| save partials for combining with other partials at a later date to make a whole sellable unit | ||
Volume reduction | ||
| Use compaction equipment to reduce the volume of the packaging wastes. | ||
Fugitive Air Emissions Lab Pack/Repack | ||
| Control of Fugitive Air Emissions During Lab Pack/Repack,Operations. | ||
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
DIVISION FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
THE ZERO WASTE NETWORK
9390 RESEARCH BLVD, SUITE 300
AUSTIN, TX 78759
PHONE (512) 904-2281 EXT 273
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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 .
