Using Waste Minimization at a Gold Electroplating Facility to Save Costs and Increase Profits

Virtually every industry generates an unwanted byproduct during the creation of the product. Waste minimization often correlates directly with cost savings through improved process efficiency. There are currently four conventional waste minimization techniques used by all industry to help minimize the generation of wastes and therefore increase profits. These techniques are Process Modification, Inventory Management, Volume Reduction and Product Recovery. Extraordinary Plating is a small electroplating company that appears to be typical of many industrial businesses. Extraordinary Plating complies with current environmental regulations but has not implemented a waste minimization program. Through the use of these basic waste minimization principles, cost effective methods for improving Extraordinary Plating\u27s processes were created