Open AccessPollution prevention in environmental restoration projects: communication, innovation, and implementation
Author(s) -
T.A. Wilczek
Publication year - 1996
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/399977
Subject(s) - environmental restoration , pollution prevention , process (computing) , environmental remediation , pollution , environmental pollution , best practice , cleaner production , environmental planning , production (economics) , risk analysis (engineering) , business , environmental economics , engineering , environmental science , waste management , computer science , municipal solid waste , environmental protection , ecology , management , contamination , economics , biology , operating system , macroeconomics
With the change in US Department of Energy`s (DOE) primary mission from weapons production to complex clean-up, there is an increased emphasis to utilize proven tools and techniques that, when modified, will assist in this massive remediation effort. Tools and techniques which increase process efficiency while minimizing costs are highly attractive. The introduction of formalized Pollution Prevention (P2) practices into the DOE Environmental Restoration (ER) program should be encouraged to the measurable degree of success that P2 has obtained in DOE process operations. Most notably, the integration of Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessments (PPOAs) into the ER process is highly recommended for three reasons: waste stream generation volumes will be minimized; the results of P2 implementation will be properly measured, quantified, and documented for use on other projects; and negative impacts to human health and the environment will be lessened. the application of P2 principles is encouraged as a Best Management Practice (BMP), in addition to minimizing waste generation to achieve DOE waste reduction goals. The challenge is how to apply P2 practices to ER projects and obtain quantifiable waster reductions