Six Strategies for Chemical Waste Minimization in Laboratories.

Matteson, Gary C.; Hadley, Cheri R.

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ERIC Number: EJ441574

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Six Strategies for Chemical Waste Minimization in Laboratories.

Matteson, Gary C.; Hadley, Cheri R.

SRA Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, v23 n3 p41-46 Win 1991

Guidelines are offered to research administrators for reducing the volume of hazardous laboratory waste. Suggestions include a chemical location inventory, a chemical reuse facility, progressive contracts with chemical suppliers, internal or external chemical recycling mechanisms, a "chemical conservation" campaign, and laboratory fees for hazardous chemical waste disposal. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Chemistry, Conservation (Environment), Hazardous Materials, Higher Education, Laboratories, Recycling, Research Administration, Science Laboratories, Waste Disposal, Wastes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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