Use parts-washing equipment as an alternative to rags for cleaning trays that collect solvents and inks below the press rollers. Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Other Wastes Waste reduction plans address all of the waste streams being generated by a particular business or industry. Try to find ways to apply the Three Rs to all of your shop s waste, including such things as waste paper, empty containers, lubricating fluids, etc. Designed for the purpose of avoiding serious damage to presses, these devices also reduce the waste that would be generated if a web break occurred. Automotive web splicers can also help reduce waste.
Purchase inks in containers that can be returned to the supplier for refilling.
Recycle as much of your waste paper as possible. Recycle lube oils. Following up As long as wastes are being produced, there is the potential for waste reduction. Less-polluting materials, equipment, and procedures are constantly being developed, so that wastes that are difficult or costly to control today may be easily eliminated tomorrow. Stay alert for such developments.