| Waste
Stream |
Pollution
Prevention Measure |
Benefits |
| paint
(overspray) |
switched
to high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) paint spray gun |
improved
worker health and safety, reduced
emissions of VOCs,
significant
material cost savings |
| paint
waste |
switched
to high-solids, solvent-borne coatings |
improved
worker health and safety, reduced
emissions of HAPs and VOCs,
significant
material cost savings |
| lacquer
thinner and solvent waste |
purchased
on-site distillation unit |
reduced
emissions of VOCs, reduced
hazardous waste,
significantly
reduced material and disposal costs |
| solvent
waste from paint gun cleaning |
improved
cleaning system and employee training |
reduced
emissions of VOCs, reduced
hazardous waste,
significantly
reduced material and disposal costs |
