Category Archives: Recycling Articles

by Titanas Border Waste Wi$ e Partnership City of San DiegoCity of TijuanaCal-EPA, Integrated Waste Management BoardU.S. EPAScience Applications International CorporationAutonomous University of Baja CaliforniaSan Diego State University Products, Processes and Wastes The macroelectronics industry covers 1) the assembly of … Continue reading →

by Jcarlosbulas Waste Reduction Techniques You have opportunities to improve waste reduction throughout your plant. While some techniques may be company-specific, many apply to all electronic manufacturers. Evaluate these techniques in terms of payback, annual savings and impact on your … Continue reading →

by MissMalaprop Packaging Reduction Reduce product packaging. Review all packaging specifications for redundancy and develop a policy that recommends or requires review of potential solid waste impacts of packaging requirements. Use reusable packaging. Determine the cost-benefit of replacing single-use corrugated … Continue reading →

by Wen Rou Cafeterias/Break & Rest Rooms Switch from disposable Styrofoam plates and plastic utensils to washable hard plastic plates and cups and stainless steel or reusable plastic utensils. This investment will pay off quickly. Many border facilities have implemented … Continue reading →

by MissMalaprop Enhance Your Waste Reduction Program Develop a written waste reduction policy statement from facility management to employees (e.g., encourage waste reduction to reduce facility costs and impacts on environment). Establish a waste reduction technical team composed of management … Continue reading →

by Auntie P BORDER WASTE WI$ E PROJECT PARTNER CONTACTS Mrs. Yvonne Williams Deputy Director Environmental Services DepartmentCity of San Diego9601 Ridgehaven CourtSan Diego, CA 92123-1636 Phone (858) 492-5076, Fax (858) 492-5021 Email: ycw@sandiego.gov Arq. Jose Luis León RomeroDirectorPublic Works … Continue reading →