Publications
Kansas Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
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.
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.
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.
The Digital Revolution - Hi Tech P2 (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Describes the changes digital technology is bringing to the printing industry, and potential pollution prevention opportunities and resources for business owners.
The Proper Place for Amalgam Waste (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
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.