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Pollution
Prevention
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have analyzed various pollution prevention mechanisms,
including:
· Public Education and Publicity
· Reuse
· Onsite Composting
· Economic Incentives
· Refuse Collection Rate Modifications
· Regulation
Quantification
studies have been conducted for disposed and diverted
wastes, in order to develop a baseline from which
reductions in waste generation are measured. We have
estimated potential reductions attributable to program
alternatives for residential, commercial, industrial,
and institutional generation. In addition, we have
prepared pollution prevention components for solid
waste management plans.
New
York City Department of Sanitation --
As part of the City's solid waste management
planning process, waste prevention alternatives
were evaluated and strategies recommended that
targeted residential, commercial, industrial,
and institutional waste generators. Policy tools
evaluated included the use of advance disposal
fees, taxes, subsidies and grants, and categorical
and/or conditional product and material bans.
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National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA)
-- An assessment was conducted of the problem
and mitigation of plastic pollution in the maritime
environment. The scope of the project involved
defining: 1) the types and chemical properties
of the plastic materials that pollute the oceans;
2) methods of reducing the potential of plastic
pollution by waste reduction and recycling;
and
3) policies for the management of plastics aboard
ocean vessels. ![]()
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Client -- The biodegradability of a newly
formulated over-the-counter food packaging container,
designed to displace polystyrene packaging materials,
was tested. The determination of biodegradability
of its products was important to the company in
terms of conservation of natural resources and
of competitive advantage over alternative forms
of packaging in the marketplace. The scope of
testing included both controlled laboratory-scale
experimental tests, as well as full-scale testing
under field conditions. |
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