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This is the first thorough exploration of how industry, government, and the public can use available nontechnical means to reduce significantly the amount of hazardous waste entering the environment. Among the approaches considered are modifications to avoid contaminating normal wastewater with hazardous by-products, education of management and engineering personnel about reuse and recycling, reform of regulations and enforcement procedures, and incentives for improvement in waste practices. A free digest of this volume accompanies each copy.Table of Contents Front Matter Summary of Analysis and Conclusions 1. Introduction 2. Factors Affecting Industrial Decisions About Hazardous WasteGeneration 3. Approaches for Encouraging Hazardous Waste Reduction References Appendix A: Hazardous Waste Management Methodologies Appendix B: A Typical Waste Reduction Program Appendix C: Additional Documents Reviewed by the Committee Appendix D: List of Workshop Participants Appendix E: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members