Describes the changes digital technology is bringing to the printing industry, and potential pollution prevention opportunities and resources for business owners.

Waste fixer from photo developing processes often contains recyclable silver. This document describes the benefits of recycling the waste.

This checklist provides healthcare facilities with a tool to help in identifying environmental compliance concerns and pollution prevention (P2) opportunities.

Details the environmental health impacts of hospitals. It also provides information about national programs providing support and assistance, benefits of reducing mercury and “red bag” wastes, and case studies of Kansas hospitals.

Curriculum for Kansas dental schools outlining dental wastes, recycling, and disposal. It is divided into instructor and student sheets and includes a presentation.

This set of articles discusses the issues, alternatives, recycling, and disposal of mercury (amalgam waste) in dental facilities.

Outlines the best management practices for amalgam (mercury) waste from the dental field.

Amalgam waste in dentistry has significant health and environmental impacts. Proper disposal and recycling of this and other dental wastes is outlined in this fact sheet.

Pollution prevention (P2) practices for university power Plants including fuel oil storage, energy use, air emissions, boiler blowdown, and cooling tower operation.

Pollution prevention (P2) practices to reduce laboratory wastes. Reduction methods include management practices, personnel training, and laboratory practices.

Details how a company should test waste to determine if it is hazardous, looking at total waste analysis, toxicity characteristic wastes, and the toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP).

Covers the Kansas Air Quality Act and the associated requirements for air pollution sources in Kansas: preconstruction review, operating permits, annual emissions fees, and other air requirements.

Describes how a small business that uses paints and solvents can determine if its operations require an air operating permit. Also outlines the procedure for calculating the amount of VOCs and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) purchased.

Covers the KDHE Bureau of Air and Radiation (BAR) regulations, air permitting, including revisions, changes, modifications, and a list of resources.

A training tool created for businesses and industries in Kansas that handle hazardous waste. It is designed to meet employee training responsibilities as required by Kansas Administrative Regulations

pdf version of current annual report

Explanation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), the information they provide on hazardous characteristics of materials, the OSHA hazard communication standard, and pollution prevention suggestions.

The Home*A*Syst self-assessment program helps home-owners and home-based businesses evaluate their home and property for various pollution and health risks. Topics include home-based occupations and hobbies, animal breeding, auto service and small engine repair, catering and food processing, child care services, collision and auto body repair, crafts and jewelry making, landscaping, yards and garden maintenance, mobile cleaning services, photo processing services, property and building management, veterinary and medical clinics, wood finishing, and wood repair. It covers hazardous household products, environmental risk management, and how to create a plan for your home.

The regulations affecting businesses that generate, transport, store, dispose, or recycle used oil.

Outlines the details of a rule authorized in 2000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Those affected include all providers, shippers, generators, and transporters of hazardous materials.

Information about potential to emit (PTE), which is the maximum amount of air pollution a facility can emit. Includes how to calculate potential emissions and how to limit the PTE.

Details open burning regulations and how to obtain open burning approval and local burn permits.

Describes the efforts and regulations Kansas City has made to improve air quality. Kansas City has been in “attainment” of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) but has nearly exceeded the ozone threshold. The vapor pressure of solvents is restricted.

Case study documents pollution prevention efficiencies achieved at Cobalt Boats, manufacturer of premium-quality fiberglass boats, over a period of years. Acetone is recycled on-site, saving more than $113,000 and 137 tons of hazardous waste avoided annually. Closed molding process evaluation is reported. Low styrene-content resins and low HAP-content upholstery adhesives are being used to help eliminate hazardous air pollutant emissions.

Case study on how Precision Pattern, Inc., a manufacturer of world-class aircraft interiors, prevented generating wastes and air emissions, saving money and decreasing their regulatory burden. Contact adhesives, painting, inventory control, lighting, and filter systems at wood sanding tables have combined to greatly reduce VOC and HAP emissions, save money, reduce hazardous waste generation, and save labor.