Advanced Environmental Management (AEM) Training Phase I Pollution Prevention

Background of Pollution Prevention (P2) Required by RCRA Section 6002 Defined by Pollution Prevention Act of 1990; further refined by Executive Orders Required on EPA Biennial Report Every Federal installation must have a P2 Plan P2 requires planning; results in saving money and protecting the environment

Opportunities for Prevention In the field In the shop In the hangar At home In the office Everywhere

How Do You Prevent Pollution Use Pollution Prevention Hierarchy outlined in P2 Act of 1990 Source Reduction (Best) Reuse/Recycling Treatment/Disposal (Worst)

Source Reduction Spill Prevention and Preventive Maintenance HazMart Improved Housekeeping Improve Process Efficiency Buy Environmentally Preferable Products Material Substitution Affirmative Procurement Life cycle Considerations

Recycle, Treat, Dispose Reuse/Recycling Treatment Disposal Solid waste recycling includes paper cardboard, metal Non-hazardous waste recycling includes antifreeze, waste oil, filters, batteries Consider recycling or reuse when source reduction is not feasible Treatment Generally requires a permit Includes chemical detoxification or incineration Disposal Most expensive and the least desirable option

Antifreeze Recycling Machines Proper Equipment Management Aqueous Parts Washers Antifreeze Recycling Machines Inland Technology Solvent Sinks Always follow disposal procedures concerning all equipment When in doubt, ask

Developing Your Activity's P2 Program Know the types and quantities of Hazmat needed at your work site Read SDSs Use the Hazmart Know your wastestreams Assess your equipment needs Recycle in the shop and office

Developing Your Activity's P2 Program con’t Buy Recycled - “Close the Loop” by purchasing products with post consumer content Courtesy Inspections/ PPOAs Vendor/equipment information

Pollution Prevention Take good care of the environment Emphasis should be on planning Reduce the amount of all wastes generated Use common sense!