Reuse industrial scrap for another purpose. For instance, a Rhode Island wallpaper manufacturer uses the reverse side of misprinted wallpaper for test runs. Extend the life of equipment through proper maintenance and consider remanufacturing worn-down equipment. Linen services will provide cloth rags for use by employees who work with machinery. Beyond reducing waste, using reusable rags also keeps equipment cleaner.
Rags are also great for cleaning office equipment and furniture.
There are a number of strategies that businesses can employ to reduce the generation of toxic wastes. Soft-drink syrup is pumped directly from delivery trucks into tanks inside McDonald's restaurant outlets. Sturdy plastic crates are used to ship everything from soft drinks to car parts. Empty containers can be back-hauled to suppliers to close the distribution loop. Get off the one-way pallets track.