Covers the P2 intern projects from the summer of 2006. Projects included systematically auditing and repairing air leaks, using scrap carbon black for fuel, and eliminating unnecessary chemicals for Columbian Chemicals Company, an erosion control project resulting in more than 1 million pound reduction in sludge generated annually for Frontier El Dorado Refining Company, lighting replacement project for Haldex Braking Controls Division, and daylight sensors and on-site recycling, plus research on alternative fuels for Monarch Cement Company.

How a business can approach waste to improve profits and reduce pollution, including creating awareness and incentives, prioritization of P2 projects, and a list of resources.

Self-assessment checklist for Kansas colleges and universities which house small businesses or separate operations. This checklist helps campuses identify environmental compliance concerns and pollution prevention (P2) opportunities.

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

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Information about resources available to the salvage industry. Some resources described are the Bureau of Environmental Field Services, Bureau of Waste Management, Bureau of Air and Radiation, Bureau of Water, and Bureau of Environmental Remediation.

Answers a variety of questions salvage Yards may have. Topics include antifreeze and tire disposal, solvent waste and used oil, NPDES, aluminum recycling, and the spill prevention control and countermeasures program (SPCC)

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.

This manual provides industry-specific information on pollution prevention, permits, and enforcement, as well as best management practices (BMPs) for solid waste and inventory controls applicable to all businesses. Some included industries are the wood finishing industry, auto service and repair, and machining operations.

This manual is designed to assist printers and print shops in identifying wastes, water discharges, and air emissions; determining associated regulations; and recommending pollution prevention (P2) practices.

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.

A summary of the preventative measures and technologies the metal finishing industry can implement to reduce pollution in the workplace. Also details many of the environmental regulations associated with the metal finishing industry.

EPA regulations that impact colleges and universities. It includes resources about specific regulations, pollution prevention (P2) practices, persistent bioaccumulative toxic pollutants (PBTs), and starting an environmental management system (EMS).

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

Comprehensive fact sheet that covers regulatory guidance and pollution prevention opportunities for all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance work.

Many topics are covered in this manual designed for the auto salvage industry, including regulatory issues, resources, and a pollution prevention (P2) checklist. Several P2 practices for used fluids (aqueous cleaners, brake fluid, etc) and for various auto parts are also described.

Covers pollution prevention strategies for the metal finishing industry, which can be used to minimize the generation and release of wastes. Information regarding alternative technologies, regulatory requirements, and case studies is included.

Provides an overview of the environmental concerns of ink waste and pollution prevention (P2) opportunities to reduce amount and cost of waste ink. Includes a list of ink recycling service providers and resources.

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

Calendar for 2010, designed to keep all environmental compliance records required by KDHE for dry cleaners that use perchloroethylene.

Calendar for 2010, designed to keep all environmental compliance records required by KDHE for dry cleaners that use petroleum or solvent other than perchloroethylene.

This fact sheet provides a comprehensive checklist of practical ways printers can reduce wastes and emissions. Each action indicates applicable types of print processes (lithography, flexography, screen printing, digital and gravure). Each suggestion is also classified regarding the degree of difficulty or cost of implementation.

Compliance calendars for 2008, designed to keep all environmental compliance records required by KDHE for dry cleaners plus the EPA-required notification form and compliance checklist for perchloroethylene dry cleaners.

Case study details improvements made at the Sedgwick County Fleet management facility. These include reducing part washers, adding aqueous washers and a paint-gun cleaning system, preventative maintenance, inventory tracking, changing coatings materials and technology in the collision repair shop. Hazardous waste generation was reduced by 92% in two years, solvent expenses decreased by 89%, and paint material costs decreased by 46%.

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.

A pamphlet that covers all aspect of auto body operations, wastes, regulations, and pollution prevention. Includes sample calculations for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) from various sources, proper handling of refrigerants, identification of and regulatory requirements for hazardous waste disposal, and techniques to change processes and materials to reduce or eliminate wastes.

This manual gives a general background of painting technology while focusing on pollution prevention. Includes curing characteristics, coating applications, testing, and personal protective equipment.

Solvent losses can be minimized through administrative controls and best management practices (BMPs). Keeping vapors contained, minimizing spills, leaks, and solvent use can lead to greater savings and reduced pollution.

Solvents and rags used for press washing are a problematic waste for lithographic printers. This fact sheet lists several alternatives and procedures that can be used to save money and reduce pollution.

Covers pollution prevention (P2) options and resources for manufacturers of wood products and wood finishers to reduce wastes from production processes, and reduce emissions and regulatory obligations.

Compares the environmental benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of powder coating to the traditional wet paint process. Surface preparation, application method, environment and safety, and a cost/savings analysis are discussed.

Provides an overview of the compliance requirements for the wood manufacturing and finishing industry including work practice standards, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, pollution prevention (P2), and resources.

Discusses the basic framework for pollution prevention through employee awareness, materials management, process improvement, and in-house audits.

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

P2 intern researched waste to energy and pelletization of paper-type waste but found neither option currently viable. Savings in compressed air leaks of more than $37,000 were identified.

Wet cleaning has several advantages over traditional dry cleaning. This includes decreased costs, reduced environmental impact and liability, and often an increase in cleaning effectiveness over traditional perc (PCE).

Managing inventory properly can maximize profits and reduce associated costs. Practices to reduce waste and excessive raw material are listed including MSDSs, just-in-time (JIT) inventory management, and methods of consolidation.

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

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.

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.

Pollution prevention, hazardous waste requirements, typical automotive shop waste streams and prevention options, plus success stories. Discussion and examples of best management practices for parts cleaning, used oil, antifreeze, oil filters, batteries, refrigerants, and aerosols.

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

Pollution prevention (P2) practices for vehicle and small engine maintenance operations. Specific topics are used oil and transmission fluid, brake and clutch systems, antifreeze, waste fuel, parts cleaners, waste paint, and paint thinners.

P2 intern tracked the amount of waste lamps produced and devised in-house recycling. Potential savings of $537,000 were identified.

Describes methods to save wood wastes from rough milling, gluing, product dimensioning, and dust collection for the wood products manufacturing and finishing industry.

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).

Information and resources about reducing chemical stockpiles in academic laboratories. Several case studies from schools in Kansas are included.

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

This fact sheet assists businesses in prioritizing, targeting, and reducing specific wastes from printing processes, especially screen printing.

Reviews coating applications and types, pollution prevention opportunities, and environmental regulations for the painting and coating industry.

Hotels and motels can adopt a “green” image to attract new clients and reduce costs. This can be accomplished by changing housekeeping practices, energy conservation, and solid waste reduction and recycling.

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

Covers several common questions about the salvage industry including environmental compliance, plugging abandoned water wells, drains and septic tanks, wastewater lagoons, using waste oil, and oil and gas spills.

Addresses the environmental concerns associated with the metal finishing industry focusing on electroplating and its associated chemicals and wastes.

Screen printers use many different types of inks, which can all become a wastewater contaminant or hazardous waste. Several pollution prevention (P2) opportunities exist in the screen reclaiming process and are described in this fact sheet.

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

Schwan's Salina plant has many waste streams but this project focused on those with the most significant potential environmental or financial impact. Two projects were accomplished, a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Chemical Room Audit and the Waste Control Project. Implementation of Battery Recycling Program, Aerosol Container Recycling, and Parts-Washer Solvent elimination resulted in more than $86,000 in savings, 3,000 pounds per year of hazardous waste reduce, and 1,500 pounds per year of solid waste reduced.

P2 intern recommended elimination of flammable, noxious chemical and replacing it with an alternative to measure quality of circulating water. Silver from waste film fixer can be recovered. A company was found to reuse old ammonium hydroxide and parts-washer solvent is being reused. Potential savings of about $3,000.