Development of Waste Reduction in

manufacturing Industry

IndM4250
Project Management
Graduate Research Paper
By
Yasaswi Bobba
MS in Technology
Spring 2015
University of Central Missouri

ABSTRACT
At present situation, waste reduction has become a universal
phenomenon. Municipal waste was decomposed in three different
forms. According to the year 2004 it was projected that 71% is
land filled, 16% incinerated and 13% recycled. Other types of
wastes are from the nuclear and hazardous wastes. In this paper
we are discussing about the basic ideas of waste reduction and
the advantages and disadvantages of the waste reduction. Waste
reduction is enhanced by implementing the tools and techniques
of the lean manufacturing. By implementing the waste reduction
in an organization helps in improving the quality of the product
and enhances the product durability. This paper also discusses
about the tools that are used in the lean manufacturing and their
implementation in the manufacturing companies. This paper
explains the Work Breakdown structure and the resources which
gives the clear idea about the project.

Introduction
The Solid Waste Management Act (RCW 70.95) defines waste
reduction as reducing the amount or toxicity of waste
generated or reusing materials. Waste reduction is also known
as source reduction and waste prevention (Waste reduction
manaual).
Moreover, waste is an item that people are required to
discard for instance by lain due to its hazardous assets. Some
of the things which are considered as waste e.g., household
garbage, sewage slurry, wastes from manufacturing
companies, discarded cars, old televisions, garden waste, food
waste etc.
Over 251 million tons of waste is generated each year in
United States of America. The waste is coming from the
different sources such as industries (pharmaceutical,
manufacturing, textile etc.), agriculture, construction and
mining activities

Introduction
Now in order to handle all these types of waste, to protect the
environment and human beings waste management came into
scenario to resolve the issues existing due to waste. The waste
management has evolved with many concepts such as reusing,
recycling, recovery of energy, disposal, prevention, landfilling and
minimization.

The waste reduction has a basic idea which has been followed all
over the globe called as 3Rs in which mean reduce, recycle and
reuse of the waste being generated

Basic Ideas

Reduce: Since we are generating the waste we must also

think what the ways to make it less are. By considering the
better ideas on buying the products and goods, also by planning
activities we can minimize the waste production.

Recycle: Recycling is the process of transforming the waste

materials or items into the usable form of things for the future
usage other than landfill disposing. Products like PVC, LDEP, PP
and PS are recyclable though they are not collected for the
process of recycling.

Reuse: Reuse is the process of using the product in its usual

form more than a time. Examples include replenishing glass
bottles, recycling long lasting utensils, buying refurbished
appliances rather than purchasing new one.

Advantages
Protects Environment
Reduces the Energy Consumption
Reduces Pollution
Reduces Global Warming
Create Green Jobs

Disadvantages
Not always Cost Effective
Recycled Products May not Last for Long
Unsafe and Unhygienic Recycling Sites
Not widespread on Large Scale
High Initial Cost

Goals of Waste Reduction

*Decreasing per capita unwanted waste group.
*Changing the customer thoughts in purchasing the goods
which they have less packaging and more quality.

*Minimizing the packaging material by the manufacturer of the

company.

*Decreasing the weight of the product.

*Improving the quality of the product and the reusability.

Tools of Waste Reduction

Major sources of waste in the Production

Over Production
Waiting
Conveyance
Processing
Inventory
Unnecessary Motion
Processing Failures
Space

10 Keys to a Waste Reduction

Top Management Support
Employee Interest and Involvement
Enthusiastic Leader
Set and Define Clear Goals
Determine What Will Be Recycled
Focus on Waste Reduction
Design the Collection and Storage System
Bid Out Recycling and Waste Collection Contracts
Education Program
Promote Program Internally and Externally

The team selection

Team Leader
Manufacturing engineer
Production planner
Lean manufacturing consultant
Maintenance Engineer

Responsibilities of team members

*Gaining knowledge on the project scope and one should know the purpose of the
project.

*They help in identifying the issues and risks involved in the project.
*Team members in the team should work together as a team and with the good
communication.

*They help in manufacturing the products according to the specifications required by

the customer.

*They should maintain a balance between the project and the non- project work.
*They contribute towards the positive motivation.
*They need to report the progress of the project every day to the project manager
(Project teamwork).

Creating Work Breakdown Structure

Conclusion:
As a conclusion many organizations around the globe was
implementing the waste management to enhance the product
quality and durability.
This can be achieved by using the lean manufacturing tools and
techniques such as Kanban, 5s, poka yoke, JIT and cellular
manufacturing helps in eliminating the waste.
A successful implementation waste management in an
organization with proper scheduling can help any organization in
preserving a safe work environment, decreasing the turnarounds,
improve the quality of product and minimize the cost.
Waste reduction assists the company in reducing the cost of the
raw materials, machinery and the equipment that is used for the
production process.

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