Publications
Auto-body shops: A primer on environmental regulation and pollution prevention (Manual) [Summary]
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.
Industrial Painting and Coating (Manual) [Summary]
Reviews coating applications and types, pollution prevention opportunities, and environmental regulations for the painting and coating industry.
Kansas' Best of the Best - Cobalt Boats (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
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.
Kansas' Best of the Best - Precision Pattern, Inc. (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
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.
Kansas' Best of the Best Sedgwick County Fleet Management (Case Study) [Summary]
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%.
P2 for Automotive Maintenance and Repair Industry (Manual) [Summary]
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.
Solvent users: Do you need an air permit? (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
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.
