Waste Minimization in the Electronics Products Industries
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An overview is provided of the production processes, waste generation, and waste management of the electronics products industries. Chosen product areas include electron tubes, semiconductors, capacitors/resistors, and printed circuit/wiring boards. Examples are given o f specific processes and associated waste streams. Waste minimization activities are identified, and specif?c examples of successful applications provided. While faced with a wide variety of waste streams, many opportunities for waste minimization exist and await only application.
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