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Source 2006 Issue 3

MnTAP's Source newsletter contains information to help you take action on your waste issues. It also recognizes the success of companies who have undertaken waste reducing activities.

Blowing Off Steam is a Waste of Energy
Rock-Tenn Company developed an insulation plan for steam and condensate lines, with help from a MnTAP intern.

Software: Analyze Steam Efficiency 3E Plus Insulation Thickness Computer Program can help determine how much insulation is needed to reduce energy use.

Assessing Steam Traps Trap testing and monitoring can reduce energy loss from leaking traps.

Airport Puts Steam Trap Monitoring on Autopilot The Metropolitan Airports Commission investment in a steam trap monitoring system will payback in under two-and-a-half years.

Where's Your Waste—Summer of Solutions Need an intern to work full time to research solutions to your waste-related challenges?

Hospitals Using EtO Sterilization U.S.EPA is accepting comments on a proposed air quality NESHAP affecting hospitals using ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilizers. Substitutes are available for the chemical.

Dubious Defects Tracking defects can pinpoint their causes— and save on all those hidden costs.

Low Quality Steel U.S. manufacturers are more frequently getting lower quality steel. See tips on how to deal with steel.

DOE Energy Savings Assessments Facilities with high Btu consumption are eligible for onsite energy savings assessments.

Minnesota Materials Exchange A materials exchange program lists one company's unwanted material and makes it available for use by another company. The listings in Source are examples of available and wanted listings, and successful exchanges from the Minnesota Materials Exchange.

Calendar MnTAP posts trainings and events related to manufacturing process improvement, waste management and environmental, health and safety.

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