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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.
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Air quality requirements and construction permits and approvals that rock crushers must meet to comply with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the EPA. New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) limit PM10 emissions and require recordkeeping and monitoring. Pollution prevention (P2) options for rock crushers are suggested and a list of resources provided.
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.
Outlines the photographic developing process and methods of reducing prepress waste.
The facts on stormwater for salvage Yards including regulations, pollutant sources, and how to create an appropriate stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
Provides answers to several questions related to stormwater permits for construction activities.
Answers questions related to industrial stormwater permits.
This P2 intern project focused solely on water usage within the facility. A line-by-line breakdown of water usage was created in order to compare actual usage with the company standards. Water usage was reduced by more than 11 million gallons per year, resulting in an annual savings of more than $57,000.
P2 intern recommended conductivity control systems to reduce water used in rinse tanks, upgrades of lighting with energy-saving electronic ballasts, and energy savings from tank heaters were identified. About $50,000 in savings were identified.
Regulations related to handling the wastewater from cleaning transportation equipment. Lists potential regulated parameters, discharge wastes, approved test methods, discharges according to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and Pollutant Management Plans (PMP).
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.
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.
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This fact sheet contains 10 tips every home- or business-owner should understand in order to help improve local water quality.
This series of self-assessment checklists helps agriculture service centers evaluate and manage environmental aspects of their operations with a focus on water quality. It includes information about environmental regulations which are common to these facilities.
AP-42 -- tables of air emission factors
gateway to EPA air-related sites
gateway site to KDHE Bureau of Air
This checklist is designed to help those with parking lots identify the best management practices or requirements associated with cleaning and maintenance.
Disposal of excess or expired pharmaceuticals via the sanitary sewer system has been the standard for years in homes and even healthcare settings like hospital and nursing homes. Recent studies from around the country and right here in Kansas indicate this common disposal practice is negatively impacting development of aquatic life in our water bodies.
This series of self-assessment checklists helps owners and operators of RV parks and campgrounds evaluate and manage environmental aspects of their operations, with a focus on water quality. It includes information about environmental regulations which may affect RV parks and campgrounds.
This series of self-assessment checklists helps veterinary clinics and fairgrounds identify, evaluate, and manage environmental aspects of their operations with a focus on water quality. It includes information about environmental regulations which are common to these facilities.
