MnTAP intern Bethany Steichen researched how to reduce the volume of solid waste and waste that results in the emission of persistent bioaccumulative toxins for Redwood Area Hospital.
Not enough time or money to work on solving waste-related problems? A MnTAP student intern might be able to do the legwork you need to justify changes at your facility. MnTAP sponsors college students to work full time for the summer at Minnesota businesses to research solutions to its specific waste-related challenges, such as
Energy use
Raw material use
Defects
Scrap
Water use
Wastewater
Solid or hazardous waste
Air emissions, VOCs, HAPs
Have an intern—hired by MnTAP—work on improving efficiency and reducing your facility’s waste this summer. Contact Deb McKinley, intern program coordinator, at 612/624-4697.
