Source reduction technical assistance: A pilot project and its implications for the chemical industry

摘要

AbstractAs part of its developing source reduction program, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has conducted a technical assistance project with precious metals platers in the southeast region of the Commonwealth. During this project, DEM identified a number of raw material substitutions and source reduction technologies that significantly reduce both costs and volumes of hazardous waste generated. DEM suggests ways in which the chemical industry might respond to market change, and details ways in which non‐regulatory agencies can foster source reduction and encourage expanded markets for source reduction chemistries and technologie