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Electronics
Computers and Monitors Computers and monitors can be significant energy consumers. Unfortunately, much of the energy consumed by computers is wasted because machines are often kept on while not in use. Computer equipment also contains materials that can pose a threat to the environment if not managed carefully at the end of their useful life.

Managing Electronic Equipment As the number of products with electronic components continues to grow, the resulting increase in electronic waste poses a challenge for solid waste managers. Learn how to manage unusable, outdated and waste electronic equipment.

Managing Mercury Switches This fact sheet discusses how to manage mercury switches from vehicles.

Waste Notes Old electronics may contain hazardous substances and some products are regulated or banned from solid waste. The article on page three of this newsletter outlines disposal requirements and alternatives to electronics disposal.

Emissions
Automated Building Components, Millwork Division The use of solvent-based coatings is standard practice in the majority of wood finishing operations. In 1994, Automated Building Components of Chanhassen, Minnesota, began to explore non-hazardous alternatives to standard coatings that ultimately led to successful conversion to waterbased finishes.

Minnesota Governor's Awards for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention 1997 Minnesota Governor's Awards for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention winner, Anderson Corporation of Bayport, Minnesota, exceeded a cumulative annual savings of $1.4 million by implementing numerous pollution prevention projects.

Energy

Energy Qualifications summarizes work MnTAP has done in the area of energy efficiency.

Intern identifies energy savings opportunities at Nordic Ware. In 2005, the company participated in the MnTAP intern program to identify ways to reduce energy use in the finishing department.

See Energy Conservation