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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Spent Solvents: <br /> MEK and ink waste is generated from bottle coding operations. The coding ink <br /> uses MEK as the carrier solvent. Pure MEK is used to clean the printer <br /> components. Collected solvent is hazardous and transported off-site for <br /> disposal. <br /> This is not a major waste stream generated for 2018. <br /> Nickel Oxide Colorant (frit) and Stirrers. <br /> Nickel oxide colorant (frit) is used to change the glass being melted by a furnace <br /> to the desired color for the production of bottles on a single machine. This <br /> process requires specialized stirrers to mix the frit colorant when it is introduced <br /> into the molten glass. Due to the harsh operating environment, stirrers must be <br /> replaced periodically. Their chromium/nickel composition causes them to be <br /> classified as hazardous waste when discarded. Contaminated nickel oxide dust <br /> from equipment cleaning and spills cannot be utilized and must be discarded. <br /> Stirrers and contaminated nickel oxide dust are transported off-site for proper <br /> treatment and disposal. <br /> This is not a major waste stream generated for 2018. <br /> 10.0 REDUCTION MEASURES IMPLEMENTED 2014-2018 <br /> Efforts are continuously in and underway to reduce the quantity of hazardous <br /> wastes generated. When reuse or recycling opportunities are available, they are <br /> utilized. Some of the waste reduction measures implemented at the plant <br /> between 2014 and 2018 include: <br /> Oil and Water: <br /> Made some operational improvements: <br /> ➢ Synthetic lubricant is continuously in use instead of conventional machine <br /> oils. Less amount of synthetic oil is required to accomplish the required <br /> lubrication as compare to conventional oil. This reduction in oil usage <br /> results in less waste oil being generated. <br /> ➢ Oil used in compressors units have been switched to synthetic oils. The <br /> use of synthetic oil reduced the frequency of required oil changes. <br /> ➢ Automatic machine oiling is now being used. This reduces the amount of <br /> oil applied and reduces resultant loses. <br /> • Implement the following administrative measures <br />