A safer workplace for employees. Reduced threat to the environment and compliance requirements. Improved corporate image in the community. Start with good operating practices. An important aspect of any pollution prevention program is management commitment.
Commitment shows employees that managers place a high priority on waste reduction.
All employees must be encouraged to participate in reducing wastes to the greatest extent possible. If an employee is placed in charge of identifying ways to prevent pollution, he or she must be given the cooperation, by both employees and management, necessary to implement pollution prevention techniques and strategies in shop operations. Employee Awareness Management should solicit and encourage suggestions from employees through a merit program or some other type of incentive. Good Housekeeping Segregate wastes to increase recyclability. Keep careful records of inventory control.