The survey results provide important feedback on P2 in Minnesota, combined with other resources such things as on-site visits, trade group meetings, focus groups, vendor and consultant opinions. The results will help guide the continuing process of improving the cost-effectiveness of OEA's P2 assistance. Survey conclusions and recommendations Plant managers surveyed offered their opinions on a range of issues relating to pollution prevention, technical assistance, and possible barriers and challenges for the future. Financial assistance should include options for reduced rate loans. The top areas needing assistance are, researching more efficient technologies, operations and maintenance training, and effectively gathering employee input.
Size significantly impacts the types of quality improvement efforts.
Tailor quality assurance assistance for company size. The role of pollution prevention on design is substantial among those companies engaged in product design.