Materials Handling Resources
US EPA Pollution Prevention Home Page |
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This site provides access to EPA's Pollution Prevention information including policy, programs, technical assistance, and resources. http://www.epa.gov/p2/index.htm
In-Depth History and Definition of Pollution Prevention |
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This site provides an overview of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 and details of the pollution prevention hierarchy of preferred options for dealing with environmental pollution. http://www.umich.edu/~nppcpub/p2defined.html
P2 Info-House |
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This site provides an Online Document Search that is a full text search to locate text within online documents in the P2 Infohouse Web site. Search results will generate links to online documents, including more than 10,000 articles, reports, and Web pages. http://www.p2pays.org/internal%5Csearch%5Cold/rliby.asp
P2 Gems Database |
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This site provides a comprehensive database for product design and process managers, environmental engineers, and team managers looking for technical, process, materials, and change management tools that support improved efficiency and source reduction. http://www.p2gems.org/
Battery and Battery Recycling Educational Information |
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California Battery Recycling Information |
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This page provides information on where to take different batteries for recycling. http://www.earth911.org/master.asp?s=ls&a=Recycle&cat=1
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation |
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This site provides information on where to recycle rechargeable batteries and how to get local businesses to sign up to be a recycle location in your community. http://www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/index.html
Evaluating Less Toxic Paints and Coatings |
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This PDF file provides a guidebook on assessing paints and coatings for their toxicity. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/97213l.html
Paintings and Coatings Top Ten Guide to Pollution Prevention |
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This page provides the "top ten" pollution prevention opportunities for painting and coatings. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/p2/sectors/painttop10.html
Solvents Alternatives Guide (SAGE) |
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This site provides a comprehensive guide designed to provide pollution prevention information on solvent and process alternatives for parts cleaning and degreasing. SAGE does not recommend any ozone depleting chemicals. http://www.p2pays.org/ref/19/18161/altern.cfm.htm
Coating Alternatives Guide (CAGE) |
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This site contains several tools to help users identify low volatile organic compound/hazardous air pollutant coatings that may serve as replacements for existing coating operations. http://www.p2pays.org/ref/10/09779.pdf
Waste Reduction in Metal Coating |
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This site provides information on the many elements of a typical coating process, such as types of metal preparation, application techniques, and cleanup operations. Information on pollution prevention, increasing transfer efficiency, alternatives to solvent-based coatings, and industrial case studies also can be found in this sector. http://wrrc.p2pays.org/indsectinfo.asp?INDSECT=7
DoD - Painting and Coating Operations |
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This site is a very comprehensive Department of Defense repository for essential P2 information Painting and Coating Operations, as well as a compilation of pertinent on-line resources. This site also contains excellent links for those interested in researching this topic further. http://wrrc.p2pays.org/p2rx/toc.cfm?hub=445&subsec=7&nav=7
Paintings & Coatings Resource Center |
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This site is maintained by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS). The main objective is to deliver regulatory and pollution prevention information, either directly to businesses engaged in painting and coating, or indirectly through the technical assistance community (including state and local agencies, and consultants). http://www.paintcenter.org/
VOC Calculators |
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This site provides several variations for calculating the mass of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) your business is generating to help develop benchmarks for reducing your impact on air quality. http://www.paintcenter.org/rs/calc_main.cfm
EPA Self Audit |
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This site offers a self-audit and Inspection Guide for the Organic Finishing of Metals. This is an exhaustive resource that will benefit those involved in large metal finishing projects. http://www.paintcenter.org/ctc/toc.cfm
Oil-Based Paints and Coatings--Hazards and Responsible Use |
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This fact sheet describes oil-based (also known as solvent-based) coatings, such as paints, stains, and varnishes, and their potential effects on the environment and provides some practical ideas on how to use and handle them properly. www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Publications/HHW/61200003.doc
Management of Aerosol Cans for Businesses and Industries |
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North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance article on the management of Aerosol Cans. http://www.p2pays.org/ref/01/00007.htm
EPA FACT Sheet: Refillable Spray Bottles |
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This PDF Fact Sheet was authored for the automotive industry but contains valuable information for any business sector. http://www.epa.gov/Region9/waste/p2/autofleet/spray.pdf
Performance Criteria: Storm Water Filtering Systems |
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The Storm Water Center has developed this set of performance criteria for storm water filtration systems for those involved in new design and construction. http://www.stormwatercenter.net/Manual_Builder/Performance%20Criteria/Filtering%20Systems.htm
Storm Water Management Resource Center |
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This site is designed specifically for storm water practitioners, local government officials, and others that need technical assistance on storm water management issues. Created and maintained by the Center for Watershed Protection, the SMRC has everything you need to know about storm water in a single site. http://www.stormwatercenter.net/
"An Introduction to Environmental Accounting as a Business Management Tool: Key Concepts and Terms" |
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This EPA guide provides an introduction to the application of environmental accounting as a managerial accounting tool for internal business decisions. Learn how to reduce or eliminate environmental costs, increase health and safety performance, and design products and practices with the environment in mind. http://www.epa.gov/oppt/library/pubs/archive/acct-archive/pubs/busmgt.pdf
Hazardous Materials Business Plan Information Sheet |
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This Unidocs version contains all required elements of the HMBP, including inventory information, a long-form Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP), and a hazardous waste Contingency Plan. http://www.unidocs.org/hazmat/business-plan/un-020.pdf
Comprehensive list of chemicals by hazardous waste number, chemical abstract number and substance |
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http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/emci/chemref/complete_index.html
Marking Requirements and Guidelines for Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Wastes |
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Hazardous material and hazardous waste containers and storage areas must be marked in order to identify their contents and the hazard(s) posed by them. This document is intended to supplement OSHA and DOT requirements for maintaining identification and hazard labels on containers. http://www.unidocs.org/hazmat/marking-labeling/un-016.pdf
Comprehensive Information on Managing Hazardous Wastes |
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Provides information and links for such topics as permitting, treatment, storage & disposal facilities, compliance and enforcement, and publications and forms. http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/index.cfm
2006-07 Sonoma Community Toxics Collections Schedule |
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Tells you where and when you can bring your toxic materials for collection. http://www.recyclenow.org/b_hazardous.html#qualify
Publications for household hazardous wastes waste such as latex paint, batteries, used oil, antifreeze, aerosols, and vinyl blinds (useful for wineries) |
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http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Publications/default.asp?cat=8
Information on battery recycling for businesses, government and households |
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Provides help with creating your own battery waste management recycling program. http://www.batteryrecycling.com/
Difference between ethylene glycol (EG) and propylene glycol (PG) |
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http://www.peakantifreeze.com/tech/tech_a.html
Chlorine Industry Review 2004-2005 |
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Euro Chlor, representing the world chlor-alkali industry, talks about their sustainability targets and developments, industry growth, and the making and usage of chlorine solvents. http://www.eurochlor.org/upload/documents/document163.pdf
Data Sheet on Common Chlorinated Solvents |
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Describes the potential health effects of certain chlorinated solvents. http://www.meridianeng.com/chlorina.html
A good example for a general Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) |
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http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/sw_swppp_guide.pdf
Storm Water Pollution...and the solutions |
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Discusses methods of controlling and preventing storm water pollution. http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/stormwater/whatissw.shtml
Recycle Battery or Portable Electronic Devices |
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http://www.biggreenbox.com
Big
Green Box provides
recycling boxes for batteries and portable electronic devices which are quick
and easy to use.
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