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Waste Minimization Validation Worksheet

Company name: ___________________________
Location: ________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
Alternative description: _____________________
Alternative tracking number: _________________
Estimated Actual % Difference Comments
Project Duration
Space Requirements

Implementation Cost
Machine costs
Machine cost
Site development
Material costs
Building modification costs
Permitting and inspection costs
Contractor fees
Start up costs
Initial training costs
Operating expenses
Utility cost impacts
Input material changes
Labor cost impacts
Supervision cost impacts
Maintenance cost impacts
Operating and maintenance supply impacts
Changes in overhead costs
Operating savings and revenue
Reduced solid waste disposal costs
Revenues from increased sale of recyclable material
Revenues from the sale of by products

Waste Reduction Volume
Cycle Time
Product Quality
Safety

Figure 8.36 Waste minimization validation worksheet.

program is working. New product or process changes should also be evaluated at the
onset to ensure that the design minimizes environmental impact. This is easily accom-
plished by adding waste minimization review to the new product or process checklist
or standard operating procedure.
The waste minimization program is a continuing process versus a one-time proj-
ect. Generally, the first waste assessment and implemented alternatives will target
only the high-volume waste streams. Once these high-volume streams have been
reduced, the team can focus on smaller volume waste streams. From a systems
standpoint, the ultimate goal of the team is to minimize all input materials into the
facility and by-products generated by the facility. The frequency at which the addi-
tional waste assessments are conducted will depend on the budget of the company.
In general, organizations that conduct assessments 1 to 4 times per year have
achieved paybacks. In addition, if there are special circumstances that indicate the