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10. Is there a cafeteria or break room in your facility? If yes, are paper towels used here?
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Does your company provide napkins, plastic flatware, cups, etc. in the break room? _______________

Are there vending machines in the breakroom? If yes, do they offer food in plastic or plastic clamshell
containers? _______________________________________________________________________
11. Does your company use a sweeping compound for floor spills? _______________________________
What is it called and the name and address of the manufacturer of the sweeping compound? _________
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How many units (bag/barrel, etc.) of sweeping compound are purchased per month? _______________
What is the weight and dimensions of the unit? ____________________________________________
Is there a reason why this sweeping compound has been chosen (such as safety)? Explain.
__________________________________________________________________________________
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How is the sweeping compound disposed? _______________________________________________
What are the contaminants in the used sweeping compound? ________________________________
12. Please describe any building features which will favor or hinder recycling and waste reduction efforts
(e.g., loading docks, waste collection system): ______________________________________________
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13. Where are potential spaces for location of recycling containers and waste reduction equipment
within your facility? (e.g., housekeeping closets, next to existing receptacles, near loading docks)
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14. Describe any special concerns which might affect implementation and/or continuation of waste
reduction activities: __________________________________________________________________
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Figure 8.12 Existing records review worksheet—page 9.

1. Does your company have a written environmental policy? Yes No
If yes, does this policy include solid waste prevention? Yes No
2. Is there a solid waste prevention program in place? Yes No
Is there a quality management program in place? Yes No
Is there an employee involvement program to improve operations? Yes No
If yes, please explain your employee involvement program: _____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

3. What are the priority areas where solid waste prevention efforts should be focused? __________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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4. Please indicate any barriers to the procurement of recycled materials:
Inadequate performance
Corporate policy
Engineering specifications
Price
Other __________________________________________________________________

5. Please indicate any current procurement policies used by your company:
Recycled content products
Reusable containers
Recyclability of materials concerns
Environmental friendliness
Minimum packaging
Other __________________________________________________________________

Comments:
Figure 8.13 Existing records review worksheet—page 10.

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