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How Many Source Reduction Measures Must I Identify? ,SB 14 stipulates that the five approaches discussed above shall be considered when developing potential source reduction measures for evaluation. However,it does not:stipulate the number . or type of measures that must be generated. Each approach may yield several or no measures, depending on the nature of the business or activity of a particular generator_ Operational l improvements and adininistrative steps are broad approaches that can be applicable to many Generators,regardless of size of operation or type of industry. The other three approaches nnay not have such uniform applicability. While one type of industry may have more use of input changes,others may propose measures based on production process changes. Methods to Produce Source Reduction Measures As you try to develop source reduction measures,ask thcsc questions over and over:."Why is this waste cencrrated?Why are we doing this operation in this manner?Why are we using these hazardous-ing€edients?" Then ask: "Are there any substitutes we could use which would produce less waste orbe less hazardousTFor example,some companies have made substantial reductions in the quantity of solvent wastes by eliminating unnecessary cleaning steps in their processes. Large companies may benefit from establishing a committee that meets regularly to brainstorm and use group decision techniques for identifying source reduction methodologies.- In order to encourage creativity and independent ilrinking,seek input from people involved in the waste-generating operation,from the process engineer to the line employee,and from the purchasing,product development and marketing departments. Sources of Information on Source Reduction Measures (,venerators should, on their own, look for sources of background infomtation on source reduction methods. The very first source should be in-house input frons employees,operators, i upervisors, engineers, plant managers, accountants, bookkeepers, finance managers and others with firsthand knowledge of the cormpany's operations. Other general sources of information are: • US EPA publications,databases,and technical reference:centers State and local environmental agencies' publications, bibliographies, and technical assistance •: Published literature, technical magazines, trade journals, government reports;.and research briefs: • Equipment vendors and chemical suppliers • Consultants; • Trade associations 38