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WASTE MINIMIZATION INSIGHTS FOR THE POLYMER-INDUSTRY
Citation:
Howell, S. AND P. Randall. WASTE MINIMIZATION INSIGHTS FOR THE POLYMER-INDUSTRY. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/D-89/085 (NTIS PB89222814), 1989.
Description:
The huge volumes of polymeric materials produced in this country can also result in the production of large volumes of wastes consisting of 1 "off spec" polymers, process solvents, additives, stabilizers, and gaseous emissions. he EPA has recently instituted an effort to work with the industry to minimize these wastes, which will not only result in lower pollution, but, properly thought out and instituted, result in cost savings. conomic pressures have always been a tremendous incentive to minimize waste and maximize production. he authors suggest that a joint industry/EPA program be set up to accomplish this, and offer some suggestions on areas in which to start.