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Effective waste minimization in an R D setting: The program at Sandia National Laboratories
An important aspect of environmentally-conscious operations is adoption of an aggressive waste minimization program. This paper describes the waste minimization and pollution prevention program at Sandia National Laboratories. Although Sandia's approach is patterned after the generic waste minimization models proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy, the specifics of implementation, and the potential for payoff, are influenced by the R D nature of Sandia's work. Key aspects of the program are discussed, including why Sandia is developing and conducting the program; objectives; elements of the program; our approach to implementation; the magnitude of the undertaking; and the expected payoff. 3 refs., 2 figs.