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GUIDE TO CLEANER TECHNOLOGIES: ALTERNATIVE METAL FINISHES
Citation:
U.S. EPA. GUIDE TO CLEANER TECHNOLOGIES: ALTERNATIVE METAL FINISHES. EPA/625/R-94/007, 1994.
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A cleaner technology is a source reduction or recycle method applied to eliminate or significantly reduce the amount of any hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant released to the environment. The emphasis of cleaner technologies is on process changes that can prevent pollution. Pollution prevention occurs through source reduction, i.e., reductions in the volume of wastes generated, and source control (input material changes, technology changes, or improved operating practices). This guide presents information on process alternatives that can reduce or eliminate the generation of some of these wastes and emissions from metal finishing operations.