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Pollution Prevention for Light Industry and the Service Industry
P2 Ideas for Urban Environments
Work with a National Initiative
Identify potential Federal and Private facilities that may participate in the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP)– EPA assists by sending out an invitation to join
NPEP– Follow up with a site visit– Win-Win situation for facility and the EPA
What types of chemical reductions are a focus for NPEP?
Mercury – Fluorescent Light Fixtures– Thermometers– Switches/thermostats
Lead– Paint– Weights
PCB’s– Transformers
Focus on “Light” Industry“Service” Industry
Auto Body Shops Dry Cleaners Property Management Schools/Universities Hospitals
AUTO BODY SHOPS
Purchase materials that are less hazardous
– Avoid chlorinated solvents
– Use high solids paints (more solids/less VOC’s)
– Use aqueous cleaning solutions
– Consider using water-borne paints
Reduce paint contaminated waste
– Reuse paint mixing cups and use metal mixing sticks
– Consider investing in a weigh scale to accurately measure paint
– Use paint leftovers for equipment setup and spray pattern testing
AUTO BODY SHOPS
Control the use of solvents and paint thinners– Use water based prep solutions and cleaners– Avoid metal surface cleaning solvents– Use a mechanical or enclosed cleaning system– Utilize used solvent as a pre-wash for tough
cleaning jobs– Use a solvent recycler or distillation unit to
recover used solvent and save money
AUTO BODY SHOPS Process Efficiency-SAVE $$$$
Improve paint transfer efficiency by providing periodic training for operators and using efficient – Shop saves money by decreasing amount of paint
purchased, replacing paint booth filters less frequently and less frequent cleaning of the paint booth
– Use high volume-low pressure spray guns for higher transfer efficiency
AUTO BODY SHOPS Process Efficiency-SAVE $$$$
Keep track of shop inventory to prevent over purchasing and prevent products from exceeding their expiration dates
– Use up older materials first– Buy in bulk if practical those products that don’t have a shelf
life to reduce multiple packaging and container disposal problems
– Use cost effective reusable spray bottles for cleaners– Regularly check for leaks and spills, cleaning them up
immediately
DRY CLEANING
Monitor Equipment efficiency (lbs of clothes cleaned per drum of solvent)
Utilize water based or less hazardous pre-spotters
Use alternative petroleum solvents to lower VOC content
Use alternative to PERC solvents and techniques
Replace perc machine with a dry to dry closed loop non vented machine that contains an integral refrigerated condenser and carbon adsorber
Utilize new technologies such as ultrasonic or carbon dioxide cleaning
Consider adding a wet cleaning operation for a portion of the cleaning
DRY CLEANING
Implement a leak detection and repair program Implement good housekeeping and maintenance
practices:– Drain filters for 24 hours before disposal,– Ensure waste containers do not leak– Replace equipment as soon as necessary– Clean up spills immediately– Recycle within the industrial process when possible
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Fluorescent Bulbs Lead Paint Landscaping Pest Management
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Assess your facility for fluorescent lamps that contain mercury
Become knowledgeable about the regulation of lamps
Establish a process for handling, storing and managing lamps
Know how to properly manage broken lamps Educate employees Research cost effective measures for recycling and
disposal of lamps
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Fluorescent Lamp Recycling– Significant reduction in mercury in landfills– Can be cost effective if managed correctly
Switch from traditional incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs to reduce energy
Dispose of broken bulbs properly– Know the hazards of mercury spills
Schools and Universities
Mercury ThermometersLaboratory ChemicalsRenovation MaterialsMaintenance Materials
Hospitals
Mercury– Thermometers– Dental Amalgams– Instrumentation– Laboratories