Reducing waste and finding alternatives to paint stripping is smart business. Products for Separating Emulsified Oil and Water Aqueous cleaning solutions can be contaminated by the build-up of emulsified waste oil. This oil can decrease the solution's cleaning capability. Separating oil from the water is an effective technique for extending the usefulness of process fluid or in pre-treating the wastewater prior to sewering. MnTAP maintains this list of products for separating emulsified oil and water solely as a service to Minnesota companies.
Most FRP processors are major sources of volatile emissions.
Solid Waste Source Reduction Tips Reducing waste at its point of generation emphasizes prevention, instead of recycling, or reusing waste. Enclosed is a worksheet that includes information provided by Ramsey County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section to give you ideas on cutting waste in your work area. As landfill and wastewater treatment costs increase, your company will benefit by using an alternative for reducing and managing food processing by-products. With the help of a MnTAP intern, Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative reduced lime use and lime waste by 20 to 25 percent, or 22,000 tons a year. This waste and emission reduction fact sheet for dry cleaners provides an overview of improved operating techniques, upgraded equipment, and substitute or alternative cleaning products to help cut costs by reducing perc use.