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2 Governmental approach: EPA has published waste minimization guidelines that comprise 5 major steps:

1 Organizing the primary task force
2 Assessing the current pollution situation
3 Evaluating the feasibility of different program options
4 Reporting and planning the preparations based upon the analysis

5 Implementing the program.
A Waste Reduction algorithms: The EPA makes available software that employs the Waste Reduction
Algorithm. They use the acronym WAR for this method and state “the goal of WAR is to reduce environmental
and related human health impacts at the design stage. The WAR tracks pollutants through the entire production
process in order to obtain accurate measurements.
B Industrial efforts: By maximizing P2 opportunities, some companies choose to redesign their entire industrial
process. Managers focus more on what enters and moves through the entire process, instead of only focusing
on the output. Overall, the P2 strategies that financially benefit companies are the most likely to be implemented.
However, since P2 has only recently been realized as a cost benefit, many corporations have not adopted
significant measures to realize the potential gain.

C Potential benefits: Pollution prevention can also be viewed as a form of environmental entrepreneurship,
as companies see opportunities to reduce costs of waste treatment, storage, and disposal. For example,
3M has accrued a savings of over $750 million since 1973 due to their implementation of P2 incentives. If
implemented correctly; P2 strategies can result in an increase in process yield. By reducing the amount of
pollution released, companies can avoid some of the liability costs accrued when large amounts of pollution
are released and contaminate the land on which the facility is located.
According to EPA, there are some everyday steps that can be taken to prevent pollution

• Use paper in limited quantities, and print double-sided. Also, look for paper that has been made with recycled
materials.
• Look for products made with recycled materials. Bring reusable bags in which to carry purchased goods in
order to reduce the number of disposed paper/plastic bags.
• Use water sparingly by installing water-efficient shower heads and faucets, and install energy-efficient
appliances. Make sure that sinks and hoses are not dripping. Do not excessively water plants.
• Use transportation efficiently, and utilize mass transportation when possible. Recycling used motor oil is also
a way to eliminate the disposal of a hazardous material.
• Eating locally produced foods reduces the amount of fuel required for the food’s transportation. (Fig 13)

Fig 13

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