Resources by Industry: colleges and universities
Publications
Negotiating the Regulatory Map (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
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).
P2 for Laboratory Wastes (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Pollution prevention (P2) practices to reduce laboratory wastes. Reduction methods include management practices, personnel training, and laboratory practices.
P2 for Power Plant Systems (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Pollution prevention (P2) practices for university power Plants including fuel oil storage, energy use, air emissions, boiler blowdown, and cooling tower operation.
P2 for Vehicle and Small Engine Maintenance Operations (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
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.
Rehab the Kansas Lab - Case Study (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Information and resources about reducing chemical stockpiles in academic laboratories. Several case studies from schools in Kansas are included.
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.
