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Past Issues

The Source issues from 2002 to the present are available online. Recent issues feature the primary stories; however, all stories are available after choosing one of the stories listed. Older issues are available only as PDFs. Issues published prior to 2002 may be obtained by calling MnTAP at 612.624.1300 or 800.247.0015.

2011

Issue 1: Focus on reducing packaging waste in manufacturing and healthcare. [PDF 951KB]

• Packaging waste adds up and makes an impact
• Improve product packaging from all angles
• Consider reusable containers for transport

Issue 2: Focus on how MnTAP interns can help your facility reduce waste and save money. [PDF 1.33MB]

• Intern program impacts businesses and students
• Lou-Rich hosted an intern & identified $89,000 in savings
• Companies reap benefits from interns’ work

Issue 3: Focus on how food processing success stories and new projects at MnTAP. [PDF 950KB]

• Team at Bongards’ reduces costs by $355,000
• MnTAP completes Phase I of energy project, starts Phase II
• New projects at MnTAP focus on organics and emission reductions

2010

Issue 1: Focus on pollution prevention and energy efficiency for machining/metal fabrication facilities. [PDF 512KB]

• Recycled water cools welds at Johnson Screens
• Green team reduces waste, water, and energy at Graco
• Successful teams link green and Lean opportunities

Issue 2: Focus on energy efficiency opportunities for a variety of facilities. [PDF 2MB]

• MnTAP celebrates silver anniversary in August 2010
• Rebates help MCES implement energy projects
• Don’t get steamed! Increase your boiler efficiency

Issue 3: Focus on pollution prevention and energy efficiency for machining/metal fabrication facilities. [PDF 1.13MB]

• Automating rinse flow controls saves water
• Treatment plant reduces discharge, avoids SAC
• Cindy McComas ends tenure at MnTAP after 25 years

2009

Issue 1: Focus on financing options and energy efficiency for chemical manufacturers and metal casters. [PDF 253KB]

• Get the most out of your improvement projects with the R&E tax credit
• Governor's Awards for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention highlight excellence
• Energy conservation opportunities for metal casters and chemical manufacturers

Issue 2: Focus on pollution prevention and energy efficiency in healthcare facilities. [PDF 486KB]

• Healthcare facilities: to clean or to disinfect?
• Fairview surgeon greens his operating room
• Focus on energy in healthcare facilities to cut costs

Issue 3: Focus on interns, green teams, and ultraviolet finishes. [PDF 500KB]

• Team at PBG reduces facility’s energy use
• Fairview Hospital goes green system-wide
• Spotlight on technology: ultraviolet finishes

2008

Issue 1: Focus on water reduction project, energy savings, and steam trap testing. [PDF 312KB]

Issue 2: Focus on teams, interns, and site visits that lead to waste reduction, pollution prevention, and cost savings. [PDF 211KB]

Issue 3: Focus on paint and powder coating opportunities as well as the 2009 Paint and Powder Coating Expo. [PDF 217KB]

2007

Issue 1: Focus on pharmaceutical waste and healthcare facilities. [PDF 339KB]

Issue 2: Focus on reducing raw material waste, cleaning chemicals, and energy use. [PDF 280KB]

2006

Issue 1: Focus on boiler efficiency, paint and powder coating, and compressed air leaks. [PDF 346KB]

Issue 2: Focus on laboratory waste, compressed air opportunities, and BOD/TSS loading. [PDF 238KB]

Issue 3: Focus on increasing steam efficiency and reducing defect waste. [PDF 282KB]

2005

Issue 1: Focus on reducing scrap waste and extra supplies. [PDF 298KB]

Issue 2: Focus on celebrating milestones in pollution prevention and materials exchange. [PDF 402KB]

2004

Issue 2: Focus on award-winning programs and companies. [PDF 264KB]

2003

Issue 1: Focus on understanding and reducing water use. [PDF 265KB]

Issue 2: Focus on using water effectively and efficiently. [PDF 227KB]

Issue 3: Focus on energy efficiency in a variety of facilities. [PDF 237KB]

2002

Issue 1: Focus on environmental systems management. [PDF 2.86MB]

Issue 2: Focus on employee training. [PDF 1.2MB]

Issue 3: Focus on making decisions to reduce waste. [PDF 1.5MB]