Publications
Is Blanket Washing Taking You to the Cleaners? (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
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.
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 Laboratory Wastes (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Pollution prevention (P2) practices to reduce laboratory wastes. Reduction methods include management practices, personnel training, and laboratory practices.
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.
Reduce Wastes from Your Screen Reclamation Processes (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
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.
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 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.
Workers Work for Waste Reduction (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Discusses the basic framework for pollution prevention through employee awareness, materials management, process improvement, and in-house audits.
