Objective: to reduce the amount of chemical waste generated and disposed of by Missouri S&T.
Incentives
Economics: compensating for increasing landfill disposal costs and costly alternative treatment technologies; savings in raw materials
Regulations: compensating for increasing land disposal restrictions and bans, and for increasing permitting requirements for waste handling and treatment
Liability: to reduce potential liability for environmental problems onsite and offsite, reduction of potential liability for employee and student safety
Public image and environmental concern: improved public image in community, concern for improving the environment