Waste Minimization

The cost of disposal of chemicals is extremely high, so it is prudent to try to minimize the waste generated as much as possible.

1.	Find a non-hazardous alternative to chemicals being used.
2.	Don't buy more of a chemical than you will use in a reasonable length of time.
3.	Recycle unused chemicals.
4.	In some cases, chemicals can be recovered and reused by filtration or distillation.
5.	Minimize the amount of chemicals used in a procedure.
		Modern instrumentation generally requires less sample material.
		Don't prepare a liter of a solution if you will only use 10ml.