Discussion Post: Advanced Pollution Prevention
This unit has focused on pollution prevention (P2) strategies. The unit lesson presented examples of a company evaluating strategies for plastic bottle manufacturing and metal beam purchases. The textbook chapters offered source reduction options and introduced recycling methods. For this assignment, write an essay that meets the criteria outlined below.
A. Analyze at least two of the four source reduction options listed in the textbook.
a. Input material changes
b. Technology changes
c. Procedural changes
d. Product material changes
B. Summarize at least two of the five recycling options listed in the textbook.
a. Direct reuse onsite
b. Additional recovery onsite
c. Recovery offsite
d. Sale for reuse offsite
e. Energy recovery.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.