ADEQ’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Program
Linneth A. LopezJeanine InmanMarch 17, 2017
Who is Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Who we areUnder the Environmental Quality Act of 1986, the Arizona State Legislature created ADEQ in 1987 as the state’s cabinet-level environmental agency. ADEQ is composed of three environmental programs: Air Quality, Water Quality and Waste, with functional units responsible for technical operational and policy support.
Mission Vision
To protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona.
To be the No. 1 state in the nation in: Balanced, leading-edge
environmental protection Technical and operational
excellence Radical simplicity for customers
and staff
What is Pollution Prevention?
Pollution Prevention (P2) is any activity that reduces waste at the source.
Reducing
Eliminating
Preventing
Reducing the amount of pollution produced means less waste to control, treat or dispose.
History on P2
P2 is reducing or eliminating waste at the source by:
Modifying production
process
Promoting the use of non-
toxic/less toxic substances
Implementing conservation techniques
Re-using materials and
removing them from the waste
stream
1990 Federal P2 Act Pollution should be prevented or reduced at the source
- EPA’s definition
Arizona’s P2 Program
1991Broadest P2
program in the Nation
Reduction of:Toxic Substance Use
Hazardous Waste Generation
For more information see the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §§49-961 to 49-973
What is P2 in Arizona?
Business Operational Changes
Reclamation
Spill and Leak Prevention
Reuse
Inventory Control
Toxic Substance Use Reduction
Conservation
Source Reduction
Substitution
Recycling
Waste Minimization
P2 in ArizonaActivities that avoid, eliminate or reduce the generation of hazardous waste, the toxic substance use, or the release of a pollutant or contaminant at the
source
Why P2?
Control without Prevention
• RCRA• Clean Water Act• Air Regulations
End-of Pipe Approaches
• Treatment• Discharge• Disposal
Environmental Challenges Exist
• Landfills• Toxic Substance
Use• Hazardous Waste
Generation
Waste Management Hierarchy
The second best option is recycling.
The most preferable option is source reduction.
Pollution that is never created does not have to be managed,
treated or disposed.
Arizona P2 Program Plan Filing Thresholds
Let’s take a look at the thresholds (or limits)!
A P2 Plan is required if during the previous calendar year a facility:
Filed a Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Form (form R or A) Used in excess of 10,000 pounds of a TRI listed chemical See the Interpretation of “use” of toxic substances in excess
of 10,000 pounds for the P2 program Generated or shipped off-site, for purposes other than recycling,
an average of • 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) per month of hazardous waste or • or 2.2 pounds (1 kg) per month of acute hazardous waste
Facilities only need to meet any one of the above thresholds to be required to submit a P2 Plan.
Are there any exemptions? Yes! Please go to our website to find out if your facility meets any of the exemptions!
www.azdeq.gov
Pollution Prevention (P2)
P2 Webpage
Navigating the P2 Program Webpage
Are there any exemptions?
View P2 Planning Exemptions7 exemptions related to: • Facilities located in tribal land• Household hazardous waste collection
facilities• Treatment, storage, disposal facilities• Toxic substance use related to mining
or metallurgy processeso Please make sure to read the
policies as not every process in mining or metallurgy is exempted
• Facilities that caused a one-time, unexpected event where a hazardous waste was generated
See step #2 in Determining a Business’s Eligibility for the P2 Program on the website
How do I know if I met the P2 Thresholds?
Follow the Steps1. Determine if your company needs to
file P2 plan by reviewing filing thresholds
2. Review P2 filing exemptions3. Complete a Determination of P2 Plan
Filing Status Form4. P2 Staff will determine your business
Eligibility
P2 Determination FormDetermination of Pollution Prevention (P2) Plan Filing Status
• Used to determine if P2 thresholds are met Toxic substance use Hazardous waste generation
• Determines if exemptions are met• Collects information on the major
processes at the facility• Collects information on the toxic
substances reported to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program
• Collects the last three years of hazardous waste generated including the amount recycled
• Collects information on water conservation, energy management, recycling and environmental management systems
I met the thresholds, what is a P2 Plan?
Stand Alone Management Document
Analyzes Work Practices and Operations
Outline Potentials for P2 Opportunities and Goals
Required a minimum of two years but can extend longer
Required to maintain as long as facility meets P2 thresholds
Components of a successful P2 Plan
Successful P2 Plan
Management Support
P2 Champion/P2
Team
ID waste streams,
emissions and toxic chemical
use
Develop realistic goals
Implement a tracking process
Recognize accomplishments
Updated P2 Plan FormsUpdated P2 Plan Forms• Fillable forms• Reduced to 5 sections• Certain sections automatically
fill• P2 training goal no longer
reported through a Plan goal• Training information is required
in Section 1 of the P2 Plan• Forms contain a single copy
of each section to avoid paper waste.
• Can obtain copies of additional sections through P2 webpage.
Updated P2 Amendment FormsAmendment Form Updates• Fillable forms• Reduced to 4 sections• Certain sections automatically fill• Training goal no longer reported
through a goal in the amendment
• Training information is provided through annual progress report cover page
• Forms contain a single copy of each section to avoid paper waste.
• Can obtain copies of additional sections through P2 webpage.
Updated Progress Report Cover Page
Pre-populated with facility contact information
Include training information here
Include hazardous waste information
Maintaining the P2 Plan
Annual Toxic Data Reports (TDR’s):• Due by July 1st of each year• Reminders sent during April/May• Contain several of the documents below:
o Progress report instructionso Progress report cover sheet and goal forms
Facilities will receive one PDF file containing both
o Amendmento TRI Submittal
P2 Forms
P2 Planning Resources
ADEQ EMS Guide• Prepared to assist small to medium sized facilities• Launch an internal EMS
P2 Planning Resources Continued
P2 Resource Summaries
• Designed by interns with P2 staff guidance
• Quick summary fact sheets
• Assist facilities to reduce pollution in specific sectors, processes or areas.
• Provide list of links that can help you reduce pollution
• Provide case studies
P2 Interns Possible through an EPA grant 15 week internships (Spring and Fall semesters) ASU students Currently three interns Duties include P2 resource summaries, Food Recovery
Program and Hotel/Lodging Outreach Focus is to provide outreach material to reduce toxic
substance use and hazardous waste generation Facility site visits
– P2 staff is looking for facilities interested in granting a site visit for upcoming semesters. Contact P2 staff if interested.
Hazardous Waste
Generation Reduction
Natural Resource
Conservation
Water Conservation
P2 Resources
Energy Conservation
Solid Waste Diversion
Toxic Substance Use
Reduction
Toxic Substance Use ReductionWhat can your company do to reduce toxic substance use?
• Chemical reformulations
• Green chemistry
• Substitution of toxic substances for non-toxic or less toxic substances
• Avoid raw material waste through unnecessary excessive use
• Modify processes for more efficient toxic substance use
Resources to reduce toxic substance use
• Facility cleaning supplies• Degreasers• HVAC Maintenance• Athletic field paints
Safer Chemical Ingredient List Solvents Specialized industrial agents Surfactants Emollients Chelating agents Colorants Polymers
Toxic Substance Use Reduction Resources
EPA Safer Choice Program
Other Resources ContinuedAmerican Chemical Society (ACS)
https://www.migreenchemistry.org/toolbox/directory/
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/greenchemistry/students-educators/webinars-videos.html
https://www.epa.gov/greenchemistry
Toxic Substance Use Reduction Resources
Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) ProgramP2 Search Tool
https://www.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program
TRI P2 Search Tool
Hazardous Waste ReductionWhat can your company do to reduce hazardous waste ? • Inventory Control
• Conduct proper waste determinations
• Substitution of non hazardous materials in processes
• Modify processes to reduce waste
• Spill and leak prevention
• Segregate hazardous waste and non hazardous waste properly
Pollution Prevention Case Studies
EPA P2 Case Studies: https://www.epa.gov/p2/pollution-prevention-case-studies
P2 InfoHouse - A searchable online collection of more than 50,000 P2 related fact sheets,
case studies and technical reports: http://infohouse.p2ric.org/.
Region 6 Success Stories Database – Southwest Network for Zero Waste:
http://www.zerowastenetwork.org/success/index.cfm
Case Studies on Safer Alternative for Solvent Degreasing Applications:
https://www.epa.gov/p2/case-studies-safer-alternatives-solvent-degreasing-applications.
Hazardous Waste Reduction Resources
Resources• EPA’s basics on hazardous waste: https://www.epa.gov/hw/learn-basics-
hazardous-waste• EPA’s resources on Hazardous Waste Recycling
https://www.epa.gov/hw/hazardous-waste-recycling• Avoid Sham Recycling – See EPA’s Legitimate Hazardous Waste Recycling
Versus Sham Recycling at https://www.epa.gov/hw/legitimate-hazardous-waste-recycling-versus-sham-recycling
• Regulatory Exclusions and Alternative Standards for the Recycling of Materials, Solids Wastes and Hazardous Wastes: https://www.epa.gov/hw/regulatory-exclusions-and-alternative-standards-recycling-materials-solid-wastes-and-hazardous
• ADEQ’s Solvent-Contaminated Wipes Fact Sheet http://legacy.azdeq.gov/environ/waste/hazwaste/download/ADEQ_FS-14-03.pdf
Solid Waste ReductionWhat can your company do to reduce solid waste ? • Solid waste assessment
• Inventory control
• Reduce packaging
• Reuse packaging
• Implement a recycling program
• Reduce food waste
Resources• EPA’s WasteWise Program encourages sustainable materials management to reduce select
industrial wastes. Join the program, conduct a waste assessment, define scope, set measurable goals. https://www.epa.gov/smm/wastewise
• Learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle from EPA https://www.epa.gov/recycle• ADEQ’s e-waste recycling toolkit http://www.azdeq.gov/node/1198• Use the recycling locator http://www.azrecycles.gov/ to figure out what can be recycled and
where to recycle different items in your zip code. • Contact ADEQ’s recycling coordinator J.B. Shaw [email protected] or 602 771 5613
Energy ReductionWhat can your company do to reduce energy use ? • Conduct an energy audit
• Replace inefficient lighting
• Use energy efficient electronics
• Check and maintain equipment
• Turn off electrical equipment and lighting when not in use
• Install occupancy sensors/motion sensors and timers
Resources• Save energy with EPA’s Energy Star - www.energystar.gov
Energy Star Portfolio Manager – Benchmarks Energy efficient products: Appliances, electronics, office equipment building
products, heating and cooling (boilers, air conditioning), lighting… • Department of Energy – https://energy.gov
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Technical Assistance Activities: https://energy.gov/eere/amo/ta.
Manufacturing Success Stories: https://energy.gov/eere/success-stories/listings/manufacturing-success-stories
Emerging Technologies: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/emerging-technologies
Water ReductionWhat can your company do to reduce water use ? • Conduct a water audit/analyze water usage
• Install water efficient nozzles and aerators
• Reuse water in other processes if possible
• Identify and stop drips, leaks and unnecessary flows
• Practice xeriscaping landscaping
• Use motion sensors for low flow faucets and dual flush toilets
Resources• Save water with EPA’s Water Sense Program: https://www3.epa.gov/watersense/. • Find water efficient products – Sink faucets, toilets, irrigation controllers, commercial pre-
rinse sprays• Find water assessment tools for your commercial and institutional facility at
https://www3.epa.gov/watersense/commercial/tools.html#tabs-assessment. Best management practices for commercial and institutional facilities
• Arizona’s Department of Water Resources – ADWR: http://www.azwater.gov/AzDWR/ Water conservation best management practices Water conservation tools and resources:
http://www.azwater.gov/AzDWR/StatewidePlanning/Conservation2/ Information on xeriscaping, native plants for Arizona and water efficient landscapes
Electrical Energy ReductionAction: Facility replaced halogen lights with LED
ones. Results: In 2015 this
resulted in 1,938,924 kwh reduced with a cost savings
of $82,500.
Hazardous Waste ReductionAction: Reclaimed contaminated
water based paint by straining out the contaminated portion.Results: In 2015 this resulted in
a reduction of 44, 687 pounds of paint with a cost savings of
$61,412.
Successful Facility Examples
Metal Fabrication Facility
Water ReductionAction: Reduced the
amount of water used in the process by 5%.
Results: In 2015 this resulted in 8,792,000
gallons reduced with a cost savings of $43,962.
Hazardous Waste and Solid Waste Reduction
Action: Reduce total waste by 10% and incinerated waste by
25% by working with waste vendor to redirect waste.
Results: In 2015 this resulted in a hazardous waste reduction of 282,207 pounds with a cost
savings of $564,413 and 406,304 pounds of solid waste was diverted from the landfill.
Successful Facility Example
Chemical Manufacturing Facility
Other resources - WSPPNhttp://wsppn.orgWestern Sustainability Pollution Prevention Network
EPA Regional Information Centers
Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable
Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program
A.R.S. §49-192 Identify and reward organizations with a good history of compliance Various categories
– Copper, bronze, silver gold and platinumReasons to join ADEQ recognition of your organization Reduced inspection frequency Coordination of multiple onsite inspections Advanced notification of inspections and enforcement rulings
Contact:Ian Bingham, ADEQ Communications Director andOmbudsmanPhone: (602) 771-4322Fax: (602) [email protected]
Need Additional Assistance?
Contact us! We are here to help!
Jeanine Inman, P.E. - (602) [email protected]
Linneth A. Lopez - (602) [email protected]
Jack Schrilla – (602) [email protected]
Linneth Lopez has been with ADEQ over five years and is currently an Environmental Engineering Specialist III with ADEQ’s Pollution Prevention (P2) program. In the past she has worked as a hazardous waste inspector for ADEQ and inspected facilities across multiple sectors. Currently, she serves as an ADEQ volunteer for the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency (ARRA). Ms. Lopez holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Environmental Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona.
Jeanine Inman is an Associate Environmental Engineer with the P2 Program. She is a licensed Professional Engineer with over seven years’ experience in environmental consulting for international engineering firms. Prior to joining ADEQ she provided project management and engineering support for various environmental remediation projects within the United States. Jeanine has a bachelor’s degree in Geology and Geophysics and Environmental Engineering from Yale University and a master’s in Geography and Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.
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Pollution Prevention (P2) Resources for Energy and Water Conservation
Energy Star Program: https://www.energystar.gov/
How you use energy at your facility can have a significant impact on operating and manufacturing costs. Use the Energy Star program tools and resources to help you save money while reducing your impact to the envi-ronment.
Energy Star for Existing Buildings - Download the Guidelines for Energy Management to help you save energy in your existing building at: https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/tools-and-resources/energy-star-guidelines-energy-management.
Benchmark Performance - Check out how you measure against similar facilities across the nation that look and operate like yours at: https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/about-us/how-can-we-help-you/
benchmark-energy-use/benchmarking.
See Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager which offers online tools to track your building’s energy and water as well as greenhouse gas emissions at: https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/use-portfolio-manager.
Find Energy Star Certified Products for your facility including appliances, lighting, office equipment, electronics, building products and heating & cooling at: https://www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega.
Find Financing - Use the Energy Star tools and resources to calculate the impacts of energy investments at: https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/find
-financing. The tools and resources can help you with the following:
Calculating returns on energy efficient investments
Finding rebates, incentives and financing services for energy projects
Learning about public sector financing options
Green Buildings
Green building refers to the whole-systems approach through design and building techniques to minimize environmental impact.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) buildings are resource efficient using less water and energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
See the U.S. Green Building Council LEED website at http://www.usgbc.org/leed.
State of Arizona Green Building Links:
U.S. Green Building Council Arizona: http://www.usgbc.org/usgbc-arizona.
City of Scottsdale Green Building Program: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/green-building-program.
City of Mesa Green Building: http://www.mesaaz.gov/business/green-building-green-businesses.
Department of Energy (DOE): http://energy.gov
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Technical Assistance Activities: Find manufacture
technologies and practices at https://energy.gov/eere/amo/ta.
Success Stories: Read general success stories. https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/success-stories.
Manufacturing Success Stories: Read the many manufacturing success stories at https://energy.gov/
eere/success-stories/listings/manufacturing-success-stories.
Emerging Technologies: Look to the future and learn about the many new technologies available
today and in the future at https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/emerging-technologies.
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Pollution Prevention (P2) Resources for Water Conservation
EPA’s Water Sense Program: https://www3.epa.gov/watersense/
Use the tools and resources from EPA’s Water Sense Program to find water efficient
products – sink faucets, toilets, irrigation controllers, commercial pre-rinse sprays. Look
at best management practices for commercial and institutional facilities. Use the simple
calculator to estimate how much water, energy and money you can save by using
Water Sense labeled products. There are also landscaping tips and watering wisely
tips as well as best management practices for commercial and institutional facilities.
Review EPA’s water manage-
ment plans and the top ten
water management techniques
to see what the agency has
done to reduce water use at
facilities. https://www.epa.gov/
greeningepa/water-
management-plans-and-best-
practices.
The Arizona Department of Water Resources offers conservation tools and resources that can help facilities reduce water usage.
http://www.azwater.gov/AzDWR/StatewidePlanning/Conservation2/default.htm.
Some of the technologies available for facilities include active leak detection systems as well as information on facility water use efficiency and audits. Find them at http://www.azwater.gov/AzDWR/StatewidePlanning/Conservation2/Technologies/default.htm.
Xeriscape
Utilize xeriscaping techniques to help conserve water and protect the environment. Monitor progress and compare last year’s water bills with current water bills to identify changes. The following resources offer more information on xeriscaping:
See the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association’s Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert at http://www.amwua.org/plants/. This helps you find plants friendly to the Arizona desert that require less water.
Find drought tolerant and low water use plants with the Department of Water Resources’ Drought Tolerant/Low Water Use Plant Lists at http://www.azwater.gov/azdwr/WaterManagement/AMAs/LowWaterUsePlantList.htm.
Look for tax incentives and rebates to find opportunities where you can reduce the cost of converting from turf to xeriscape at https://www.rainbird.com/documents/corporate/WaterRebates/WaterSavingsRebates-Arizona-01MAY2014.pdf.
Conduct a water audit!
Consider conducting a water audit to analyze water usage and identify opportunities
for water reduction.
For more information on the water audit process and the water audit methodology
check out:
The Alliance for Water Efficiency’s Free Water Audit Software at: http://
www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/Water_Audit_Process_Introduction.aspx.
Water Sense commercial and institutional (CI) Water assessment tools at: https://www3.epa.gov/
watersense/commercial/tools.html#tabs-assessment.
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Pollution Prevention (P2) Resources for Hazardous Waste Reduction
Many facilities develop P2 goals to reduce the generation or disposal of hazardous waste. This informational fact sheet provides your facility with tips and resources to assist you in reducing hazardous waste.
See the back of this sheet for links to various programs to assist you in understand the hazardous waste rules.
What can your facility do to reduce hazardous waste?
Keep source reduction in mind! As demonstrated in the waste management hierarchy,
before recycling, reusing, reclaiming, treating or disposing of waste, look to reduce the
amount of waste generated at the source.
Inventory control - Inventory raw materials or products to maintain a record of
the amount of material onsite as well as expiration dates to avoid ordering excess
material or disposing of raw materials.
Conduct proper waste determinations - Ensure the material you are disposing is hazardous waste.
Avoid disposing of non-hazardous waste as hazardous waste; this increases hazardous waste volumes
and disposal costs to the facility and possibly your facility generator status.
Process Changes: Substitute raw materials, reformulate chemicals and/or products, change or im-
prove operating procedures and process equipment to reduce or eliminate the generation of hazardous
waste.
Reuse, reclaim or recycle - Identify if any of the hazardous wastes generated onsite can be reused,
reclaimed or recycled before they are sent to the treatment, storage, disposal
facility (TSDF). Ensure compliance with the hazardous waste regulations.
Spill and leak prevention - Store hazardous waste containers in a designated
area that is well maintained and labeled. Ensure to check hazardous waste
containers for rust, corrosion, dents and any damage that can cause waste to
leak. Change out, repair and maintain leaking or damaged equipment.
Segregate hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste - ensure to
meticulously segregate hazardous waste from non-hazardous waste to avoid
improper disposal or management, accidents or mixing. Mixing a hazardous waste with a non-hazardous
waste unnecessarily increases your waste volumes.
Pollution Prevention Case Studies
Need ideas on reducing hazardous waste? Check out the following case studies databases to assist you.
EPA P2 Case Studies: https://www.epa.gov/p2/pollution-prevention-case-studies#database.
P2 InfoHouse: http://infohouse.p2ric.org/.
Region 6 Success Stories Database - Southwest Network for Zero Waste: https://www.epa.gov/p2/
pollution-prevention-case-studies#database.
Case Studies on Safer Alternatives for Solvent Degreasing Applications: https://www.epa.gov/p2/case-
studies-safer-alternatives-solvent-degreasing-applications.
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Regulatory Exclusions and Alternative Standards for the Recycling of Materials, Solid Wastes and Hazardous Wastes
Before recycling hazardous waste, understand the regulations! See EPA’s Hazardous Waste Recycling page at: https://www.epa.gov/hw/hazardous-waste-recycling. Find out more about the following topics:
Determining applicable levels of regulation
Recycled materials that are not subject to RCRA hazardous waste regulation
Materials subject to alternative regulatory controls when recycled
Materials subject to full hazardous waste regulation when recycled
Resources
Avoid Sham Recycling!
EPA established guidelines for what constitutes legitimate recycling and describes activities it considers to be illegitimate or sham recycling.
See EPA’s Legitimate Hazardous Waste Recycling Versus Sham Recycling at: https://www.epa.gov/hw/legitimate-hazardous-waste-recycling-versus-sham-recycling.
Tailoring the Rules for Pharmaceutical Waste
This rule proposes a tailored, sector-specific set of regulations
for the management of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals by
healthcare facilities (including pharmacies) and reverse
distributors.
See the proposed rule: Management Standards for Hazardous
Waste Pharmaceuticals at: https://www.epa.gov/
hwgenerators/proposed-rule-management-standards-
hazardous-waste-pharmaceuticals.
You can also read about EPA’s Strategy for Addressing the
Retail Sector under RCRA’s Regulatory Framework at: https://
www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/
strategy_for_addressing_the_retail_sector508.pdf. This docu-
ment discusses EPA’s upcoming activities to address retail
RCRA issues on the policy of reverse distribution by the retail
sector.
Universal Waste Regulations
The universal waste regulations are a relief
from the hazardous waste management
standards for certain categories of commonly
generated hazardous waste to promote
recycling, ease the regulatory burden for
hazardous waste.
Take advantage of the universal waste
regulations to reduce your hazardous waste.
Visit EPA’s Universal Waste page at: https://
www.epa.gov/hw/universal-waste.
The universal waste regulations apply to:
Batteries
Pesticides
Mercury-Containing Equipment
Mercury Lamps
Measuring P2 Environmental Outcomes - P2 Calculators
Measure your environmental impact and economic performance results of P2 activities by using the following
calculators located at: https://www.epa.gov/p2/pollution-prevention-tools-and-calculators.
P2 Cost Savings Calculator: Assess cost associated with several factors including reduced costs for
hazardous inputs and handling hazardous waste.
Gallons to Pounds Converter: Provides conversions for hazardous materials reduced.
P2 Greenhouse Gas Calculator: Calculates GHG emission reduction from various factors including
improved materials management.
Pollution Prevention (P2) Resources for Toxic Substance Use Reduction
EPA Safer Choice Program: www.epa.gov/saferchoice
Find products that perform and are safer for human health and
the environment including:
Aircraft cleaning products
Medical instrument cleaners
Degreasers
Metal cleaners
Parts washers
Chemicals used for facility maintenance
such as cleaners for the floor, window/
glass, upholstery and tub and tile.
Safer Choice - Safer Chemical Ingredient List:
www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-ingredients
The safer chemical ingredients list has been
arranged by functional-use class that the Safer
Choice Program has evaluated and determined to
be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.
You can find the following functional use classes:
Antimicrobial actives
Chelating agents
Colorants
Defoamers
Emollients
Enzymes and enzyme stabilizers
Fragrances
Oxidants and oxidant stabilizers
Polymers
Preservatives and antioxidants
Processing aids and additives
Skin conditioning agents
Solvents
Specialized industrial chemicals
Surfactants
American Chemical Society (ACS) - Green Chemistry
Institute - https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en.html
(Search for green chemistry)
Green chemistry has evolved through several pollution
prevention initiatives. Green chemistry asks chemists and
engineers to design chemicals, chemical processes and
commercial products that reduces waste and the use of
toxic chemicals.
Available resources:
Research and Innovation
Students and Educators
Industry & Business
Access to tools
Reagent Guide
Solvent selection guide
MedChem Tips and Tricks (for Pharmaceutical)
Access to case studies
Access to green chemistry webinars
Michigan Green Chemistry Clearinghouse -
https://www.migreenchemistry.org/toolbox/directory/
Find and alphabetical listing of organizations (located all
around the world) involved in
green chemistry with links to
external websites.
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Pollution
Prevention (P2)Tool - https://
www3.epa.gov/enviro/facts/tri/p2.html
See what other companies in your industry
are doing to reduce their environmental foot-
print. P2 efforts can help save money and
enhance your company’s reputation.
Resources:
P2 Tool Quick Start Guide
P2 Practices for specific chemical and/or
industry
P2 details for individual facilities