Unreviewed P2 Options
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Unreviewed Options for Coating-Employee PracticesFollowing 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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New Graco paint system | ||
| A computerized system that greatly reduces our paint usage. | ||
Lean Training | ||
| Provide adequate training to optimize process | ||
Hold the spray gun close to the surface | ||
| Hold the spray gun 6-8 inches in consideration of material, outp8ut, fan pattern. | ||
Use of value pumps to reduce waste | ||
| Using value pumps allows for hardner to be added at end of process thus reducing waste. | ||
Better painter training | ||
| Painters trained on techniques to reduce waste paint and use of xylene and thinner. | ||
Leadman for paint shop | ||
| Responsible for ensuring that reduction measures are carried out. | ||
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
FAX (512) 904-2288
HOURS: MONDAY - THURSDAY: 8AM - 5:30PM
FRIDAY: 8AM - 5PM
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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 .
