Generating Less Waste Makes Good Business Sense
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are an afterthought. Unfortunately, discounting the importance of
filtration can lead to major negative impacts on a process's
profitability. Of course, waste minimization is a complex undertaking.
However, when it is approached with the focus on eliminating waste at
the source, the benefits can be seen throughout the process.
In recent years, the focus of waste minimization has shifted from
end-of-pipe pollution controls to minimizing waste at the source. In
fact, the US Environmental Protection Agency's Priority Hierarchy of
Waste Management lists source reduction as the most desirable technique
- and disposal as the least desirable.
By minimizing waste at the source rather than trying to address it at
the end, you provide a cleaner, safer environment. You save
money--sometimes millions of dollars--while reducing the long-term risk
and liability. Here is how to get started...
Switch from disposable media filters (bags and cartridges) to
self-cleaning filters. This can not only create an effective filtration
solution, but it can also garner an immediate and significant return on
investment.
You may ask where the additional cost savings are from. Cleanable media
saves you money when all system costs are considered, many times
referred to the hidden costs such as the cost of waste disposal, the
purchase of replacement media, and the labor costs of bag change out.
Not to mention the added risk of employee exposure if the waste is a
hazardous material.
The added benefit is the contribution to a cleaner, healthier, and
safer environment. This will be felt for years to come.
--by Ask Filter Man
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