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Electronics
Computers
and Monitors Computers and monitors can be significant
energy consumers. Unfortunately, much of the energy
consumed by computers is wasted because machines are
often kept on while not in use. Computer equipment also
contains materials that can pose a threat to the environment
if not managed carefully at the end of their useful
life.
Managing
Electronic Equipment As the number of products with
electronic components continues to grow, the resulting
increase in electronic waste poses a challenge for solid
waste managers. Learn how to manage unusable, outdated
and waste electronic equipment.
Managing
Mercury Switches This fact sheet discusses how to
manage mercury switches from vehicles.
Waste
Notes Old electronics may contain hazardous substances
and some products are regulated or banned from solid
waste. The article on page three of this newsletter
outlines disposal requirements and alternatives to electronics
disposal.
Emissions
Automated
Building Components, Millwork Division The use of
solvent-based coatings is standard practice in the majority
of wood finishing operations. In 1994, Automated Building
Components of Chanhassen, Minnesota, began to explore
non-hazardous alternatives to standard coatings that
ultimately led to successful conversion to waterbased
finishes.
Minnesota
Governor's Awards for Excellence in Waste and Pollution
Prevention 1997 Minnesota Governor's Awards for
Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention winner,
Anderson Corporation of Bayport, Minnesota, exceeded
a cumulative annual savings of $1.4 million by implementing
numerous pollution prevention projects.
Energy
See Energy
Conservation
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