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.

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.

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

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.

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 Small Business Environmental Assistance program has developed checklists designed to help several businesses and industries evaluate and manage water-quality related environmental issues. The checklists assess the following: agriculture service centers, parking lots, RV parks and campgrounds, and veterinary clinics and fairgrounds.

Workshop presents basic information on what an environmental management system is, the ISO 14001 standard, and how to implement and audit the system at your facility.

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.

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

Air permit requirements and pollution prevention tips for hot-mix asphalt Plants.

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.

Answers questions related to industrial stormwater permits.

Provides answers to several questions related to stormwater permits for construction activities.

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

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%.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

Describes the options available for the proper disposal of wood waste. Information in this fact sheet includes topics like sources of wood waste, burning, cabinet making, pallets, land clearing, and wood waste outlets.

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).

This manual (updated in 2009) summarizes the environmental regulations that impact dry cleaners, including alternatives to perc (PCE) such as petroleum dry cleaning. It also describes pollution prevention, compliance topics, permits, and definitions regarding dry cleaning.

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.

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.

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).

Provides background and contact information on environmental compliance requirements and regulations for meat processors. It focuses on minimizing waste through pollution prevention and discusses energy issues, composting rules, best management practices, and environmental management systems.

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.

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.

Presentations from workshop include energy conservation, environmental compliance pitfalls for hospitals, medical and solid-waste reductions, universal and laboratory wastes, identifying and eliminating healthcare toxics, and using prevention to meet JCAHO standards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Outlines the photographic developing process and methods of reducing prepress waste.

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)

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 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.

The facts on stormwater for salvage Yards including regulations, pollutant sources, and how to create an appropriate stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).

Residential Pharmacy Waste Management Outreach Program