17 Steps to Minimize Chemical Waste

The single largest chemical problem facing schools today is chemical disposal. The purchasing of chemicals in large package sizes, poor chemical inventory management, teacher turnover, and changes in science curricula are just a few of the many reasons why your school may have a chemical disposal problem. What every school needs is a plan to minimize future chemical wastes. Chemical disposal is a necessary part of any chemical laboratory activity. The following 17 steps will help reduce the amount of chemicals that need to be disposed of and make the disposal process easier to manage.