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Reduce Hazardous Waste to Small Quantity Generator Status. Bubba Larry, Moe, & Curly. Project Development. EHS Risk Assessment identified plant’s status as a LQG as a high priority issue The elimination of our status as a LQG will:
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Reduce Hazardous Waste to Small Quantity Generator Status Bubba Larry, Moe, & Curly
Project Development • EHS Risk Assessment identified plant’s status as a LQG as a high priority issue • The elimination of our status as a LQG will: • Have major effects on the sustainability core value of our corporation • Have a potential to increase our shareholder value through realized cost savings and public perception
Objectives • Reduce hazardous waste generation from 10 drums/month to <5 drums/month • Reduce the quantity and associated cost of metal working fluids utilized • Team with a solvent recycling company to reduce solvent usage
Net cost savings of $68,000 within 3 years Raw material reduction Reduced labor costs on maintenance and waste management Reduced permit fees and taxes Reduced chemical exposure Waste minimization to community Public perception Good corporate citizen Reduced reporting requirements RIGHT THING TO DO! Project Benefits Tangible Intangible
Conclusions and Recommendations • NO BRAINER….SHOW ME DA MONEY!!! • WE JUST NEED A LOUSY $85,000 BUCKS….YOU GET IT BACK AND AN ADDITIONAL $68,OOO BACK IN 3 YEARS • DO THIS AND RUN THE COMPETITION OFF THE ROAD