In the extremely competitive world of business and manufacturing, solid waste disposal is often overlooked. There are associated costs with excess raw materials, scrap parts, poor use of resources, and outdated materi...In the extremely competitive world of business and manufacturing, solid waste disposal is often overlooked. There are associated costs with excess raw materials, scrap parts, poor use of resources, and outdated materials. All of these contribute to a company＇s solid waste stream, and must be addressed when calculating the costs of disposal. In addition, it is not ecologically or economically sound decision to allow recyclables to enter landfills. Waste analysis and minimization can be very financially advantageous to companies and should be evaluated. This paper discusses a methodology and a case study that uses a solid waste audit process with a focus on urethane recycling.展开更多
文摘In the extremely competitive world of business and manufacturing, solid waste disposal is often overlooked. There are associated costs with excess raw materials, scrap parts, poor use of resources, and outdated materials. All of these contribute to a company＇s solid waste stream, and must be addressed when calculating the costs of disposal. In addition, it is not ecologically or economically sound decision to allow recyclables to enter landfills. Waste analysis and minimization can be very financially advantageous to companies and should be evaluated. This paper discusses a methodology and a case study that uses a solid waste audit process with a focus on urethane recycling.
