To help you manage your solvents, you should:
You need support from everyone in your business to ensure your solvent management plan is successful. Any staff responsible for solvent management should be trained in:
Training should include potential cost savings, health and safety implications, the environmental impact of solvents and other benefits such as improved profitability.
Only buy the quantity of solvents that you need.
Talk to your suppliers about introducing a just-in-time process, where materials are delivered as and when you need them. If you need to hold stock, carry only the minimum necessary and make sure that older materials are used first.
Don't over-order to allow for waste. Reducing the amount of solvent you waste will help you to order more efficiently and save money.
If you use a lot of solvents, buying in bulk can save you money, reduce packaging and waste. Keep records of all solvent purchases, including:
Check whether your supplier offers a solvent reclamation service (suchs a Maratek Environmental). This can help you to reduce costs when buying solvents. It will also help reduce the volume of solvent you use, if you need to declare your annual use to comply with your environmental policies.
Consider using less harmful low-solvent or no-solvent alternatives. Water-based and low-emission materials are now available and can save you money. You should discuss these options with your suppliers and relevant staff.
Maratek Environmental has been in solvent business for over 30 years and we continue to grow and adapt to an ever-changing printing industry. As market leaders in solvent recycling and recovery for the last 10 years, we take pride in providing our customers throughout North America with reliable, innovative, and cost saving recycling solutions. Maratek recently purchased one of the largest manufacturers of solvent equipment - Omega Recycling Technologies
The Maratek Solvent Saver is the proud recipient of the 2005 InterTech Award for Technological Excellence.
For more information, or a free solvent waste sample lab test and payback analysis of how you can save on your solvent recycling, contact us at 1 800 667-6272 or visit our website at www.maratek.com.
Maratek corporate offices are located in Bolton, Ontario; about 15 minutes north of Toronto.
60 Healey Road
Unit 8-10
Bolton, ON
L7E 5A5
Phone: 905.857.2738
Fax: 905.857.2764
Toll Free: 1.800.667.6272