Which of the following is NOT an option for hazardous waste minimization?

The correct answer is increasing production because this approach does not align with the principles of hazardous waste minimization. Hazardous waste minimization focuses on reducing the amount of hazardous waste generated and seeks to implement practices that lessen environmental impact.

Increasing production typically implies a higher output of materials and products, which often leads to an increase in waste generation, including hazardous waste, unless accompanied by specific waste reduction strategies. The other options are all aimed at reducing or managing hazardous waste:

• Treatment involves processing hazardous waste to reduce its harmful effects, but it does not prevent the generation of waste.

• Waste reduction at the point of generation focuses on minimizing the creation of waste before it occurs, emphasizing efficiency and raw material conservation.

• Process modification involves changing production methods to decrease the generation of hazardous waste or to make the processes cleaner.

Focusing on increasing production conflicts with these waste minimization strategies and could result in greater environmental risks and regulatory issues.