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How Many Source Reduction Measures Must I Identify? <br /> SB 14 stipulates that the five approaches discussed above shall be considered <br /> when developing potential source reduction measures for evaluation. However, <br /> it does not stipulate the number or type of measures that must be generated. <br /> Each approach may yield several measures or no measures, depending on the <br /> nature of the business or activity of a particular generator. Operational improve- <br /> ments and administrative steps are broad approaches that can be applicable to <br /> many generators, regardless of size of operation or type of industry. The other <br /> three approaches may not have such uniform applicability. While one type of <br /> industry may have more use for input changes, others may propose measures <br /> based on production process changes. <br /> C <br /> c� <br /> a� Methods to Produce Source Reduction Measures <br /> s <br /> F— As you try to develop source reduction measures, ask these questions over and <br /> Ln <br /> over: <br /> �. 1. Why is this waste generated? <br /> c� <br /> .� 2. Why are we doing this operation in this manner? <br /> V 3. Why are we using these hazardous ingredients? <br /> Then ask: <br /> 4. "Are there any substitutes we could use which would produce less <br /> waste or be less hazardous?" <br /> For example, some companies have made substantial reductions in the quantity <br /> of solvent wastes by eliminating unnecessary cleaning steps in their processes. <br /> Large companies may benefit from establishing a committee that meets regu- <br /> larly to brainstorm and use group decision techniques for identifying source <br /> reduction methodologies. In order to encourage creativity and independent <br /> thinking, seek input from people involved in the waste-generating operation, <br /> from the process engineer to the line employee, and from the purchasing, prod- <br /> uct development and marketing departments. <br /> 40 <br />