Dow Chemical (B): Waste Reduction at Bayside

The Bayside Division of Dow Chemical implemented waste reduction through statistical process control (SPC) training and a 'suggestion box' system, rather than the WRAP program used in the Louisiana Division. Bayside's projects were typically smaller, costing under $200,000, and focused on housekeeping and materials handling rather than process design. Funding for these initiatives competed with other capital expenditures within a fixed annual budget allocated to individual plants.

• The Bayside Division utilized a statistical process control (SPC) program to drive waste reduction, requiring operators to apply SPC to waste streams and propose reduction projects as part of their training.
• One plant at Bayside used a 'suggestion box' system where an oversight committee of an engineer and shop floor employees reviewed daily suggestions monthly to authorize funding and award prizes.
• Waste reduction projects at the Bayside Division were generally smaller, less complex, and more focused on housekeeping and materials handling than those in the Louisiana Division, with investments always remaining below $200,000.

APA

Baker, K. (1994). Dow Chemical (B): Waste Reduction at Bayside. World Resources Institute. https://pdf.wri.org/bell/case_1-56973-184-5_full_version_b_english.pdf

Chicago

Baker, Kenneth. Dow Chemical (B): Waste Reduction at Bayside. World Resources Institute, 1994. https://pdf.wri.org/bell/case_1-56973-184-5_full_version_b_english.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{baker1994dow, author = {Baker, Kenneth}, title = {{Dow Chemical (B): Waste Reduction at Bayside}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, year = {1994}, url = {https://pdf.wri.org/bell/case_1-56973-184-5_full_version_b_english.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }