Waste Minimization as a Strategic Weapon

About this book

Promulgates the assumption that waste is a manageable resource, and can therefore be turned into profit when managed appropriately.

Contents

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTIntroductionWaste MinimizationThe UnderstandingHow Does it Work ManagementWaste Minimization ProgramsTrainingImplementation Concepts for ManagementTotal Quality Management/Just-in-Time Manufacturing/Environmental Resources ManagementDesign For The EnvironmentWhyEngineers and ManufacturingDesign for Assembly/Design for Environment ConceptsEnvironmental IndexLife Cycle AnalysisSummaryEnvironmentally Responsible Factory ProcessIntroductionWaste Minimization ProgramsSystems ApproachSite CharacteristicsChemical Consumption DeterminationHazardous Index DevelopmentPrioritizationProcess EvaluationRecommendations and ImplementationsEPA-Type ApproachAssessmentFeasibility AnalysisTechnical EvaluationEconomic EvaluationImplementationSteps Toward ImplementationGood Operating PracticesTime Line ConceptSolid Waste ManagementIntroductionSampling PlanSampling ProcedureIdentifying Markets for RecyclablesTotal Quality Management and the Environmental Factory ProcessIntroductionGetting StartedSynchronous Manufacturing and the Environmental Factory ProcessIntroductionHow Does One Start a Synchronous Manufacturing Program Kan BanThe Green CompanyGrowing toward GreenEnergy ReductionSummaryENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT INTRODUCTIONThe Facility Compliance AuditIntroductionPreaudit ActivitiesAudit Team SelectionAudit NotificationAudit PlanRegulatory Review and UpdatePreaudit QuestionnaireAudit ChecklistPreparing for the AuditOn-Site Audit ActivitiesRecord and Document ReviewStaff InterviewsFacility InspectionThe Exit DebriefingPostaudit ActivitiesThe Audit ReportThe Environmental Management System AuditIntroductionGovernment guidelinesU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of JusticeU.S. Sentencing CommissionAppendix AAppendix BAppendix CAppendix DAppendix EAppendix FAppendix GReferencesIndex

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