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Waste Stream

Pollution Prevention Measure

Benefits

parts washer solvents

switched to higher flash point solvents

improved worker health and safety

parts washer solvents

purchased an aqueous parts cleaner

improved worker health and safety,

reduced emissions of HAPs and VOCs,

reduced labor costs,

reduced operating costs

chlorinated brake cleaner in aerosol cans

switched to bulk, non-chlorinated cleaner

improved worker health and safety, reduced solid waste,

reduced material costs

oil filters

began recycling oil filters

reduced solid waste,

reduced risk of water/soil contamination