Pollution Prevention Technology Handbook

Technical information relating to current and potential pollution prevention and waste minimization techniques in 36 industries, with many opportunities for cross-utilization.

When wastes are reduced or eliminated, substantial economies can be realized by reduced expenditures for pollution control equipment, and lower treatment and disposal costs. Other considerations include lessened liability problems, and improved public image.

The thousands of items of technological advice in the book make it a valuable reference source.

Over 35 industries are represented in this book, with opportunities to prevent pollution for each industry.

Introduction Benefits Definitions Administration and Management Implementing a Pollution Prevention Program Barriers to Prevention Technology Cross-Fertilization Source Reduction Activity Codes

1. Automotive and Aircraft Services
2. Building Design, Construction, and Demolition
3. Coal and Coal-Fired Power Plants
4. Dry Cleaning
5. Fiberglass Reinforced and Composite Plastics
6. Food Processing
7. Foundry and Heat Treating
8. Hospitals and Medical Facilities
9. Inorganic Chemicals and Pigments
10. Iron and Steel
11. Leather Tanning
12. Marine Maintenance, Repair, and Shipboard Waste
13. Metal Fabrication I - Machining Operations
14. Metal Fabrication II - Parts Cleaning and Stripping
15. Metal Fabrication III - Metal Finishing
16. Metal Fabrication IV - Paint Application and Adhesive Use
17. Metal Fabrication V - Case Studies
18. Mineral Processing and Products
19. Nonferrous Metals
20. Nuclear Defense and Power Facilities
21. Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
22. Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers
23. Paint, Printing Ink, and Adhesives
24. Pesticide Formulating
25. Petroleum Refining
26. Pharmaceuticals
27. Photoprocessing
28. Precious Metals Products
29. Printed Circuit Boards
30. Printing
31. Pulp and Paper
32. Research and Educational Institutions
33. Semiconductors
34. Textiles
35. Wood Preserving
36. Wood Products Appendix A: Cooling Towers Appendix B: Equipment Cleaning Appendix C: Leak and Spill Prevention Appendix D: Non-Production Areas