Hazardous Waste Minimization Handbook

Introduction

This book, designed to assist industrial engineers and managers in making changes in purchasing, manufacturing, and waste handling practices to reduce the costs and liabilities of waste disposal, begins by defining waste minimization in the first two chapters.

Economic and Regulatory Incentives

A description of the economic and regulatory incentives a company has for setting up a waste minimization program follows, and unsuccessful projects are related.

Method for Waste Minimization

Based on these experiences, a method is outlined for companies to use to establish a waste minimization program and implement individual projects.