1. Pollution Prevention Pollution Prevention Planning April 4, 2012

2. 2 Energy Information Administration statistics P2 Planning Reduce Energy Consumption U.S. Primary Energy Consumption by Source and Sector, 2007 (Quadrillion Btu)

3. 3 P2 Planning Reduce post-consumer waste Reduce post-consumer waste Preserve natural resources Preserve natural resources Reduce use and release of toxic materials Reduce use and release of toxic materials

4. 4 Pollution Prevention Planning Approach Approach Legislation and executive orders Legislation and executive orders Standards Standards Organization Organization

5. 5 Approach Know your audience (WIIFM) Know your audience (WIIFM) Sell it to the boss Sell it to the boss Institutionalize it into company systems Institutionalize it into company systems

6. 6 P2 Planning Approach Environmental Management Systems “that part of the overall management system which includes organizational structure, planning, activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy.” “that part of the overall management system which includes organizational structure, planning, activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy.”

7. 7 P2 Planning Approach Environmental Management Systems s P2 planning procedures are unified into a comprehensive system for managing environmental impacts by industry s ISO 14000 standards establish benchmarks for environmental management performance, and describe the measures that must be taken by industry to conform to these standards

8. P2 Planning Approach Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards Environmental Management System Environmental Management System Auditing Auditing Labeling Labeling Lifecycle assessment Lifecycle assessment Environmental Performance Evaluation Environmental Performance Evaluation 8

9. 9 P2 Planning Approach Environmental Management Systems ISO 14000 Model Principles Commitment and Environmental Policy Commitment and Environmental Policy Environmental Management Plan Environmental Management Plan Implementation Implementation Measurement and Evaluation Measurement and Evaluation Continual Review and Improvement Continual Review and Improvement

10. 10 P2 Planning Approach Environmental Audits Objective is to identify and characterize the waste streams associated with a process or service so that intelligent decisions can be made concerning pollution reductions. Objective is to identify and characterize the waste streams associated with a process or service so that intelligent decisions can be made concerning pollution reductions. A systematic, documented, periodic, and objective review by regulated entities of facility operations and practices related to meeting environmental requirements. A systematic, documented, periodic, and objective review by regulated entities of facility operations and practices related to meeting environmental requirements.

11. 11 P2 Planning Business Approach P2 Planning requires staff resources, changes to policies and processes, and a top management commitment if it is to be successful. As the P2 Coordinator you must demonstrate a benefit to the company such as Improving the bottom line of the company ($) through efficiencies and cost avoidances Improving the bottom line of the company ($) through efficiencies and cost avoidances Achieving compliance with applicable regulations Achieving compliance with applicable regulations Communicating good stewardship to the stakeholder community Communicating good stewardship to the stakeholder community

12. 12 P2 Planning Technical Approach Pollution prevention has as its priority Pollution prevention has as its priority Source reduction Source reduction Produce less waste Produce less waste Recycle and reuse Recycle and reuse Find a beneficial reuse for wastes that are produced Find a beneficial reuse for wastes that are produced Treatment and reuse Treatment and reuse Develop processes to assist with the recycle and reuse of wastes Develop processes to assist with the recycle and reuse of wastes Treatment and disposal Treatment and disposal Dispose of wastes of minimal volume and with the lowest potential for creating future environmental harm Dispose of wastes of minimal volume and with the lowest potential for creating future environmental harm Requires a detailed understanding of how a company does business and how it makes its products Requires a detailed understanding of how a company does business and how it makes its products

13. 13 P2 Planning Programmatic Approach s Building support for the plan throughout the company s Organizing the program s Setting goals, objectives and targets s Performing a preliminary assessment of P2 opportunities s Identifying potential problems and solutions s Establishing a culture of continuous improvement s The plan should provide a mechanism for comprehensive and continuous review of company’s activities as they pertain to environmental issues

14. 14 Programmatic Approach Organizing the Program s Essential that all company executives buy into the value of the plan from the start s They should convey this message to all employees, probably in the form of a formal policy statement s A team should be organized to develop the plan that represents all facets of the company, from the janitorial staff to the boardroom

15. 15 Executive Orders Executive Order 13101—Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition Executive Order 13149 of April 21, 2000 Greening the Government Through Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency Executive Order 13423 - Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management Executive Order 13514 – Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance

16. 16 EO 13423 Use EMS to implement P2 Goals Use EMS to implement P2 Goals Water consumption intensity reduction Water consumption intensity reduction Energy consumption intensity reduction Energy consumption intensity reduction GSA fleet fuel consumption efficient and use of PIH GSA fleet fuel consumption efficient and use of PIH Use renewable energy sources Use renewable energy sources Sustainable procurement practices Sustainable procurement practices EPEAT EPEAT

17. 17 EPEAT Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool Developed using a grant by EPA and is managed by the Green Electronics Council (GEC) Developed using a grant by EPA and is managed by the Green Electronics Council (GEC) It is dedicated to informing purchasers of the environmental criteria of electronic products. It is dedicated to informing purchasers of the environmental criteria of electronic products. Website provides guidance for purchasers and manufacturers and hosts the database of EPEAT-registered products. Website provides guidance for purchasers and manufacturers and hosts the database of EPEAT-registered products. EPEAT-registered computer desktops, laptops, and monitors must meet an environmental performance standard for electronic products – IEEE 1680 - 2006. EPEAT-registered computer desktops, laptops, and monitors must meet an environmental performance standard for electronic products – IEEE 1680 - 2006.

18. 18 EPEAT Environmental Benefits (2006) The first six months’ sales of EPEAT registered green computers when compared with traditional computers, produced the following environmental benefits: Saved 13.7 billion kWh of electricity, enough to power 1.2 million U.S. homes for a year Saved 13.7 billion kWh of electricity, enough to power 1.2 million U.S. homes for a year Saved 24.4 million metric tons of materials, equivalent to the weight of 189 million refrigerators Saved 24.4 million metric tons of materials, equivalent to the weight of 189 million refrigerators Prevented release of 56.5 million metric tons of air pollution, including 1.07 million metric tons of gases -- the equivalent of removing 852,000 cars from the road for a year Prevented release of 56.5 million metric tons of air pollution, including 1.07 million metric tons of gases -- the equivalent of removing 852,000 cars from the road for a year Prevented release of 118,000 metric tons of water pollution Prevented release of 118,000 metric tons of water pollution Reduced toxic material use by 1,070 metric tons, equivalent to the weight of 534,000 bricks, including enough mercury to fill 157,000 household fever thermometers Reduced toxic material use by 1,070 metric tons, equivalent to the weight of 534,000 bricks, including enough mercury to fill 157,000 household fever thermometers Avoided the disposal of 41,100 metric tons of hazardous waste, equivalent to the weight of 20.5 million bricks Avoided the disposal of 41,100 metric tons of hazardous waste, equivalent to the weight of 20.5 million bricks

19. 19 Sustainable Buildings Achieving LEED Platinum From weapons to wetlands From weapons to wetlands 1950s uranium foundry decommissioned, demolished and remediated 1950s uranium foundry decommissioned, demolished and remediated Warehouse converted into LEED Platinum visitor center Warehouse converted into LEED Platinum visitor center

20. 20 Sustainable Buildings From a pole barn receiving center/ equipment repository/break room – 2002 From a pole barn receiving center/ equipment repository/break room – 2002 No heat, air condition, or water No heat, air condition, or water 10,800 square feet 10,800 square feet Transformed with a great deal of work and effort Transformed with a great deal of work and effort

21. 21 Sustainable Buildings Exhibit area part of sustainable design Exhibit area part of sustainable design In the end, a Platinum GREEN USGBC certified building In the end, a Platinum GREEN USGBC certified building Biowetland Biowetland Ground Source Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Ground Source Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Low VOC paints Low VOC paints Recycled materials for flooring, benches and exhibit backings Recycled materials for flooring, benches and exhibit backings

22. 22 Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) helps the federal government "buy green“ Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) helps the federal government "buy green“ Uses the federal government's enormous buying power to stimulate market demand for green products and services. Uses the federal government's enormous buying power to stimulate market demand for green products and services. Geared first to help federal purchasers, this site can help green vendors, businesses, and consumers. Geared first to help federal purchasers, this site can help green vendors, businesses, and consumers. Find and evaluate information about green products and services Find and evaluate information about green products and services Identify federal green buying requirements Identify federal green buying requirements Calculate the costs and benefits of purchasing choices Calculate the costs and benefits of purchasing choices Manage green purchasing processes. Manage green purchasing processes.

23. 23 Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Databases Databases Attributes Attributes Procurement guidance Procurement guidance Contract language Contract language Environmental Benefits Environmental Benefits

24. 24 Programmatic Approach Continuous Improvement

25. 25 Organizing the Program Develop and Promulgate a Policy Statement Our company will make Environment, Safety and Health an integral part of our work. We will follow safe and environmentally sound practices to the benefit of our employees, the public and the environment. Work processes will be continually evaluated through self-, management- and independent assessments to ensure that work is conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner and to achieve continuous improvement. We will objectively and fully communicate safety and environmental goals and performance to employees, stakeholders and the public. Signed by CEO

26. 26 Programmatic Approach Goals, Objectives and Targets Objectives and targets are based on the environmental policy, legal and other requirements, and consideration of significant environmental aspects, stated goals and mission, and the views of affected stakeholders.

27. 27 Programmatic Approach Preliminary Assessment s Objective of this phase is to review and evaluate existing data and establish priorities and procedures for detailed assessments s Two primary factors to consider: u use a multi-media approach to P2 u objective is P2, not extensive data gathering

28. 28 Significant Environmental Aspects Activities/Products/Services Impacts (Environment / Worker Health and Safety) ObjectivesGoals/Targets Paper Consumption / Use Preparation of reports / documents General office work Use of faxes, copiers, business machines Cleaning / maintaining office space Sampling activities Depletion of natural resources Impacts to local landfill space Non-hazardous waste generation Improve reporting processes and make greater use of electronic capabilities Move towards a “paper-less” work environment Promote “Virtual Office” concept Make greater use of tele-video conferencing Develop plan /process to make greater use of electronic capabilities in the following tasks: 1) Task Order Requests, Plans, and Mods; 2) Invoices; 3) Monthly and Quarterly Status Reports; and, 4) Contract Mods Staff Transportation / Travel Travel to and from office (essential work activities) Travel to and from remote sites (essential work activities) Fuel consumption / depletion of natural resources Automotive air emissions Waste generation Employee accident / injury and property damage Determine transportation needs, then optimize usage Ensure efficient use of company vehicles Minimize employee accidents and injuries Minimize property damage to company vehicles Reduce Health and Safety incidents Perform analysis of vehicle usage to ensure that existing vehicle mix is appropriate for work activities Energy Consumption Natural gas and electricity consumption at processing plants and at administrative offices. Energy consumption/depletion of natural resources. Air pollution. Analyze electricity and nat gas consumption and consumption patterns including lighting, HVAC, equipment efficiency. Reduce energy consumption by 5% this FY. Programmatic Approach Setting Goals, Objectives and Targets

29. 29 P2 Plan Development s Use the information from the preliminary assessment to write a detailed P2 plan that will: u define the P2 program objectives u identify potential obstacles and solutions u define the data collection and analysis procedures to be used in later P2 studies s The P2 plan does not include recommendations for P2 projects; it describes current practices and a methodology for evaluating proposed projects

30. 30 Developing and Implementing P2 Projects s First step of plan implementation is to conduct detailed assessments of potential areas of opportunity identified during preliminary assessment s Assessment team then proposes and screens P2 options s Prioritize the options for implementation

31. 31 P2 Projects Prioritizing Options s Use a system such as the EPA’s Option Rating Weighted Sum Method u determine important criteria in terms of the program’s goals u weight the criteria on a scale of 0 (no importance) to 10 (highly important) u rate each option on each criterion and multiply by the weight of the criterion u the sum of these products is the option’s overall rating

32. 32 P2 Projects Example: ORWSM

33. 33 P2 Projects Measuring and Communicating Progress s Amount of P2 achieved should be continually measured so that everyone sees the value of the P2 philosophy s Should document both successes and failures s P2 progress should be measured on a quantitative basis s Should normalize the results for changes in production s Communicate via posters, emails, website s Generate excitement