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Source 2007 Issue 2
MnTAP's Source newsletter contains information to help you take action on your
waste issues. It also recognizes the success of companies
who have undertaken waste reducing activities.
Click for printable PDF or see individual articles below.
Reducing raw material wastes. Raw material losses at one Princeton, Minnesota, bottler sparked interest in determining ways to reduce waste. The MnTAP intern project led to more than just waste reduction; the company also realized cost savings and improved their production process.
MnTAP staff makes changes. Update on staff and location.
Improving cleaning processes. Olmsted Medical Center located in Rochester, Minnesota, participated in teh MnTAP intern programduring the summer of 2007. The project focused on reducing the number and toxicity of housekeeping chemicals used and improving the efficiency of procedures.
Increasing the efficiency of heating water. In April 2007, the Kraft New Ulm plant began using Complete Thermal Exchange (CTE) technology and now conserves energy while heating water, reducing costs at the same time.
Benchmarking Minnesota’s ethanol industry. MnTAP recently conducted a study of Minnesota dry mill ethanol facilities to develop benchmarks relative to energy use, air emissions, water quality, and water use.
Summer interns help reduce waste across the state. Is your company interested in becoming leaner through cutting waste and energy? A MnTAP student intern can assist you in the legwork you need to justify changes at your facility.
Chemicals of interest list finalized for chemical facility anti-terrorism standards. The Department of Homeland Security recently released Appendix A of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), a critical element of its chemical security efforts.
E-Waste. Information on electronic recycling.
Materials Exchange. The materials exchange program
lists one company's unwanted material and makes it
available for use by another company. Feature on Clay County.
Calendar MnTAP posts trainings and events related to manufacturing
process improvement, waste management and environmental,
health and safety.
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