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Infectious Waste
Suction
Canister Waste Reduction A study found that about 40 percent of the infectious
waste from hospital operating rooms is suction canister
waste. To help facilities reduce suction canister waste,
MnTAP maintains this list of canister-free and reusable
canister vacuum systems.
Ink
Anagram
Saves Over $68,600 through Waste Reduction A MnTAP
intern helped Anagram International of Eden Prairie,
Minnesota, adopt a multiple stage cleaning system and
other cost saving process improvements.
Inks
Agri-based inks predominately use soybean oil, a non-toxic
and renewable resource, as part of or all of the solvent
instead of petrochemicals. This reduces volatile organic
compound emissions and creates a safer work environment
for printshop employees.
Managing
Paint Booth Filters Use the information in this
fact sheet to get maximum performance from spray booth
filters, evaluate filters to determine if they are hazardous
and properly manage them.
Paint
There are a number of ways to reduce paint waste. Use
the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Guide when
purchasing paint for your business.
Paint & Ink Wastes Use the MPCA fact sheet Evaluating
Paint and Ink Wastes to determine if your paint
or ink waste is hazardous.
Printech
Archive: Flexographic—Specific Discussion Explore
information about inks, plates, solvents, air emissions
calculations, permitting and other topics.
Printech
Archive: Lithographic—Specific Discussion Learn
about inks, fountain solution, paper, blanket and roller
cleaners, silver recovery, plate making and use, binding
and finishing, emissions calculations and permitting.
Printech
Archive: Screen Printing—Specific Discussion
Explore information about inks, screen cleaning, air
emissions calculations and permitting.
Screenprinters
and Environmental Questions An introduction to regulatory
information and requirements for screenprinters in Minnesota.
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