1. Advanced Environmental Management (AEM) Training Phase I
Pollution Prevention

2. 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

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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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