Publications
Have you considered "wet" dry cleaning? (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
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).
Kansas Dry Cleaner Manual (Manual) [Summary]
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.
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 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.
Pollution Prevention for Auto Salvage Yards (Manual) [Summary]
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.
The Smell of Success: Decreasing Air Pollution in Kansas City (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Describes the efforts and regulations Kansas City has made to improve air quality. Kansas City has been in “attainment” of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) but has nearly exceeded the ozone threshold. The vapor pressure of solvents is restricted.
