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Inputs Process Output & Outcome

Cutting Fluids + It is used to cool down the Output: Cutting fluids can be only used for a certain period before
Water components and act as a they become unusable due to the leakage of the lubricating oil used
lubricant for the cutting for the motors.
tools for the blade.
Outcome: The cutting fluids are transported for disposal via
The cutting fluids were incineration, which can produce water waste, carbon dioxide and
mixed with water to dilute other toxic greenhouse gasses depending on what was inside the
the solutions. cutting fluids.

Lubricating Oil Used for the motors of Output: The oil can be used for up to a few years but becomes less
the cutting tools for its due to the leakage and must be brought and deposed.
movement
Outcome: The oil is refined to be reused, but it would require a lot of
energy to be refined.

Transportation The transportation of the Output and Outcome: Carbon dioxide emissions will be produced
products and waste due to the transportation of waste products.

Electricity The electricity used Output and Outcome: Carbon dioxide emissions will be generated
from the lights to air due to using electricity in the facility.
conditioners to machines
manufacturing the
products.

Good Environmental Practices resource consumption. For instance, it is experimenting
with using an oil skimmer to extend the shelf life of cutting
During the environmental review, the team noted several fluids. This initiative aims to address the issue of lubricating
commendable environmental practices being implemented. oil leakage, thereby reducing waste and promoting
These include: sustainability in operations.

1. Temperature Management: 3. Waste Recycling:
The company maintains air-conditioned rooms at a moderate The company is committed to waste management by
temperature of 25 ⁰C to minimise power consumption recycling metal chips. These chips are sorted into separate
associated with excessive cooling. waste bins based on their materials and stored for recycling.
This practice contributes to the conservation of resources
2. Resource Consumption Reduction: and minimises environmental impact.
The company is actively exploring methods to reduce

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