8. Dust “grabs” components and circuitry. Technician uses Disposable Compressed Air to remove dust. Dust removal with compressed air only 80% effective.
9. Problem with Process Technician discards empty can into garbage. 104 Cans are used by each tech every year. 104 Cans X 90 Tech = 9,360 Cans 9,360 cans sent to landfill by our company. Aluminum decomposition time = 200 to 500 years (Lawhorn 2008).
10. Problem with Process (Cont’d) Compressed air products contain harmful chemicals and are not accepted by most recycling centers.
11. An Alternative to Self-Destruction WD-40 Turbo Air Blower Re-chargeable and re-usable air powered cleaning system Capable of 30 MPH continuous blast of air. Sold with delicate brush attachment and concentrated blast nozzle. Three-Year Product Guarantee.
12. Our Financial Impacts Current Supply Costs Each tech uses 104 cans of air. (Per Yr.) 90 techs x 104 cans (Per Yr.) = 9,360 Cans (per year) Average cost per can = $6.65 Each 9,360 Cans X $6.65 = $62,244 Per Year (Compressed Air Supply Cost) Three Year Supply Cost = $186,732
13. Our Financial Impacts (Cont.) Projected Supply Costs Each tech utilizes one reusable air device. One blower unit per tech. (90 Units) Unit Retail Cost = $29.99 Each 90 units X $29.99 = $2,699.10 (Three Yr Cost) One Year Supply Savings = $62,244
14. Our Financial Impacts (Cont.) Current and Projected Supply Costs Three Year Supply Savings = $184,032.90
15. Our Contribution to Earth 9,360 Cans diverted from landfills! 9,360 Cans containing traces of harmful chemicals are kept from landfills each year.
16. No Time to Waste! Approval Today… = …Results Tomorrow! The Time to Act is NOW!
17. References Lawhorn, C. (2008). Break it down: How long does trash take to degrade? Journal-World (Lawrence, KS), Journal-World (Lawrence, KS).
Editor's Notes
Thomas de Jesus - Final Presentation - Professor Lejla Tricic English 206 - Technical Communication April 23rd, 2009