Printer Friendly Page (PDF)Objective:
Mr. Grimm will provide a brief overview of the measurement module, or aggregator tool,
developed by PPRC. The aggregator tool will be used by P2 programs throughout the nation to
collect and synthesize raw data and translate it into clear, simple results. Actual data will
be inputted into the module to illustrate the ease of how to use the module. A discussion of
the National Environmental Information Exchange Network (NEIEN) project will be initiated, as
well as the need for the development of a Region 9 workgroup. Ms. McComas will provide insight
on Minnesota’s effective data collection methods and showcase successful case studies to
illustrate the effectiveness of P2 and measurement.
Objective:
Are you new to Pollution Prevention? Do you need to connect with others involved in Pollution
Prevention? The P2 Basics training is for you. Join with others new to pollution prevention
for a fun session learning about the who, what, where, when, and why of pollution prevention.
This 4 hour session is structured to provide interactive activities where participants will
work together to develop pollution prevention strategies and learn basic concepts while
meeting others new to the field. Come and find out what food coloring, playdoh, and pizza have
to do with pollution prevention.
Objective:
Sustainability has emerged as a global theme of the 21st century. It is a concept balancing
the interconnectedness of the environment, economy, quality of life, and recognize the
importance of our stewardship over each. We share the goal of establishing partnerships to
advance policies, research, technologies, and programs. Partnerships share a vision for a
vibrant future that includes: the wise use of resources; restoration and preservation of the
natural environment; energy self-sufficiency; and a higher quality of life for both present
and future generations encouraging sustainable practices and technologies into such areas as
housing, public and private facilities and transportation.
Title of Presentation: "Safer Alternatives to VOC & Toxic Solvents in Consumer Products: Paint Removers and Strippers, Automotive Aerosol Cleaners, and Multipurpose Solvents for Cleaning Coating Application Equipment"
Presentation Summary:
States and EPA are innovating to improve environmental protection efforts. In fact, EPA has
established a National Center for Environmental Innovation (NCEI) to spearhead evolution and
improvement of environmental protection approaches. This session will provide an overview of
this Center and its mission with particular emphasis on work it is conducting with States
implementing Environmental Results Programs (ERPs). These programs address small sources such
as drycleaners and auto body shops on a multimedia sector basis, integrating assistance,
self-certification and enforcement. ERPs have been shown to result in significant and
statistically valid measurable improvements in environmental performance.
This session will also describe the Performance Track program which challenges public and
private facilities to exceed regulatory requirements. In return, members receive
recognition, as well as administrative and regulatory incentives. Find out how your program
can become more innovative.
Presentation Summary:
1) Linda Dorn will be providing an overview of the new State Water Board Waste Discharge
Requirements (WDR) for Sanitary Sewer Systems and then discussing the Fats, Oil and Grease
Program in Sacramento County in relationship to the WDR.
2) Trish Maguire will discuss the regional fog program, which serves 9 East Bay cities. She
will be discussing the collaborative relationship between the District and cities in
controlling and mitigating Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO’s).
Presentation Summary:
This session will feature 3 presentations that will provide an overview of Pollution
Prevention activities in Baja California. The presentations consist of 1) an update of
training activities conducted in Baja California, 2) overview of Coca Cola's Environmental
Program and, 3) an overview of Black and Decker’s Environmental program. Coca Cola and Black
and Decker have each received awards for their environmental programs from Baja California's
Environmental Program.
Presentation 1 Summary:
Dr. Wolf will discuss a unique technology that is based on using a carbon dioxide laser for
stripping paint from metal parts and cleaning oil from metal parts. The innovation of the
device is that it is hand held and portable and fits in the back of a pick-up truck. Paint
stripping of aircraft, ship hulls, ship internal tanks and large metal tanks is currently
performed using methylene chloride based paint strippers, other VOC solvent paint strippers or
abrasive media of various kinds. Methylene chloride is a carcinogen, VOCs contribute to smog
and abrasive media causes Particulate Matter (PM) emissions and generates a huge volume of
waste. The laser stripping device uses light to ablate the paint from the surface and the
only waste is the coating residue. The emissions are captured with a HEPA filter on a vacuum
system in the device. The device has applicability for both stripping and cleaning. This
presentation will discuss the device, its applicability and its advantages and disadvantages.
Presentation 2 Summary:
Edward Benelli will discuss DTSC's demonstration on the performance of High Efficiency Oil
Filters in the State fleet. These filters clean engine oil better than standard filters,
which extends the time between oil changes. By extending oil drain intervals, oil purchase
costs and waste oil generation are reduced. Used motor oil is the largest volume of hazardous
waste generated in the State. California motorists generated over 92 million gallons of
waste oil in 2003.
Presentation 1 Summary:
John Beyer: The EPA, under the Clean Air Act, listed the San Joaquin Valley in
"Non-Attainment for Particulate Matter 10 microns or less in size (PM-10)". Agricultural
operations such as tilling the soil and driving on unpaved roads contribute to the high levels
of PM-10 in the Valley. How did agriculture reduce its contribution to PM-10? Attend this
session and find out.
Presentation 2 Summery:
The Central Coast Agricultural Water Quality Coalition was formed in an unprecedented
partnership between the Monterey Bay Sanctuary and the agricultural industry. The partnership
was honored in 2005 with the Governor's Environmental & Economic Leadership Award for
Ecosystem and Watershed Stewardship. During this discussion, participants will learn the key
components of a successful, long-term collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Additionally,
we will explore the opportunities and challenges in agricultural water quality protection.
Presentation 1 Summary:
The Los Angeles Unified School District practices Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to
control environmental hazards without dangerous pesticides or chemicals. The policy was the
first in the United States to embrace the Precautionary Principle, the concept that no
chemical is free from harm, unless proven so, and Parents Right to Know.
The goal of this presentation is to showcase the IPM approach the LAUSD is using to manage
pests and the environment as it pertains to balancing costs, benefits, human health, and
environmental quality concerns. Alternatives to toxic chemicals, such as scrupulous cleaning
of food scraps (to eliminate attractions to insects and rodents) are part of IPM. The
education and involvement of students, teacher, administrators, custodians, cafeteria staff,
and craft-persons is also part of this practice.
Presentation 2 Summary:
UCSD defines Environmental Responsibility as employing a dynamic balance of social, political,
economic, and ecological factors to maintain, restore, and enhance environmental conditions.
Collectively, University groups engage in the endeavor of transforming pollution prevention
and environmental protection policies into a thriving, yet endurable academic community.
However, it is through the concurrent development of academic and operational programs that
the University is able to protect and preserve the campus and surrounding ecosystems for
future generations.
This presentation will focus on UCSD's Environmental Stewardship Workgroup, which is devoted
to integrating conservation, sustainability, and stewardship into planned campus actions.
Presentation Summary:
The purpose of my talk is to show the importance of educating our youth on environmental
issues, particularly as they relate to the storm water permit that is issued by the San Diego
Regional Water Control Board. I will give an overview of regional programs such as Project
SWELL and Communities Alive in Nature that fosters a sense of environmental stewardship among
our children. I will also touch upon other programs that bring field trips to the schools,
i.e. San Diego County Outdoor Education s Splash Van and Green Machine.
I will focus on the City of Escondido s water education program, The Wonderful World of Water,
which provides an opportunity for teachers to complement their science/social studies
curriculum from the pre-school level through the fourth grade. City staff offers these free
presentations to the public and private schools. Each presentation is tailored specifically
to the grade level from a presentation that uses puppetry and song at the kindergarten-first
grade level to a PowerPoint presentation and interactive activities at the third and fourth
grade level.
Presentation Summary:
Military installations are required to comply with Phase I and Phase II of the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit requirements. In addition,
federal and state regulators can tailor permit requirements to local watershed conditions,
which impose more stringent runoff discharge limitations.
The Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center (NFESC) is evaluating and demonstrating an
innovative filtration trench system to remove metals and other contaminants in storm water
runoff from the Navy Regional Recycling Center (NRRC) San Diego and from the Defense
Reutilization and Marketing Office at Anniston Army Depot, Alabama. This technology was
selected to provide the following advantages:
Presentation Summary:
The Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
(ESTCP) funded the Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center (NFESC) to lead a three-year
project to obtain air emission factors for commonly used Department of Defense (DoD) diesel
engines fueled with various types and blends of biodiesel. The project’s air emissions
testing was performed by three public sector organizations, the University of California,
Riverside, Bourns College of Engineering, Center for Environmental Research and Technology
(CE-CERT), the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center, and the U.S. Department of Energy National
Renewable Energy ReFUEL Laboratory. In June 2006, the project final report was issued.
The primary justification for this project is to provide the biodiesel emissions data
necessary promote its increased use with DoD. Currently, there is a serious lack of
emissions data from diesel engines of the age and types commonly used by DoD. An additional
concern is the lack of data for yellow grease based biodiesel, a product manufactured using
recycled vegetable oil from commercial cooking operations.
For the conference the presentation will include graphics and pictures of the test engines as
well as final test results.
Presentation Summary
Serious environmental concerns have arisen from aircraft hangar fire suppression foam system
discharge tests. These concerns stem from hundreds of thousands of gallons of aqueous film
forming foam (AFFF) wastewater that is generated during testing. As a result of these
environmental concerns, foam discharge checks are not been performed and has a negative
impact on the facility mission readiness. As a result, the Navy has developed a real time
evaluation NoFoam System that tests the aircraft hangar fire suppression system without
releasing AFFF to the environment. This technology allows the activity to test and the fire
suppression system. This presentation will focus on the results of this technology.
Presentation Summary:
In this session we will review key traits/skills an inspector needs and explore the various
roles of an effective stormwater inspector. Discover where to find BMPs and where to obtain
stormwater training. We will review some requirements for an Industrial/Commercial Business
inspection program and how to perform effective Automotive, Food service and Industrial
stormwater inspections. We will discuss the objectives of a Residential Illicit Discharge
Program. The session will end with an overview of Construction Site inspections. We will
examine examples of good and bad construction BMPs. We will review and discuss proper
techniques sediment management, erosion control, building material management, concrete and
saw cutting waste management, and BMP installation and maintenance.
Presentation Summary:
The session will focus on two successful local marketing/media campaigns that address
stormwater pollution prevention at the residential level. Information on their strategic
partnerships and the importance of a whole watershed approach to the success of a campaign
will be included.
Bios
Michele Stress is a Supervising Environmental Health Specialist for the County of
San Diego, Department of Public Works, Watershed Protection Program and leads the County’s
Community Services and Residential Compliance section. As Principal Copermittee, Michele
coordinates the San Diego Copermittee regional watershed/stormwater educational and outreach
program and supports watershed educational efforts throughout the region.
Currently, Michele is the Project Director for the San Diego Regional “Healthy Garden, Healthy
Home” program, a social marketing program aimed at inducing positive changes in County
residents’ behaviors when dealing with pesticides around their homes. The program focuses on
Integrated Pest Management techniques in order to reduce pesticide loads in the region’s
watersheds and has been developed and implemented in conjunction with the University of
California Cooperative Extension and the City of San Diego’s Think Blue Campaign.
Michele has 18 years of experience in environmental regulation and education with the County.
She has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Zoology from San Diego State University and a Master’s in
Business Administration from the University of San Diego.
Deborah Castillo is the Supervising Public Information Officer for the City of San
Diego’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program. She has developed the City’s Award winning
Think Blue Education and Media Advocacy campaign since joining the Storm Water Program in
February 2001.
The emphasis of the campaign is to educate San Diego residents, businesses and industry about
storm water pollution, which accounts for approximately 90 percent of all beach postings in
the City and threatens the quality of life that makes San Diego a desirable living and
vacation destination.
Since inception, Think Blue has won 10 Emmys, from the Pacific Southwest Chapter and four
Tellys. It is the US EPA’s large urban city model water pollution prevention model campaign
in its “Getting In Step: A Guide to Creating Outreach Campaign” publication and Non-Point
Source Pollution (NPSP) tool box for municipal agencies. The Think Blue campaign is currently
being used in 10 states other than California.
Ms. Castillo has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Carleton College and a Master of Arts in
Journalism from the University of Arizona at Tucson.
Presentation 1 Summary:
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources. It is safe to
use in any diesel engine and is more sustainable and far less polluting than conventional
petroleum diesel. Produced from renewable resources such as waste cooking oil or soybean
oil, biodiesel reduces dependence on limited energy resources and foreign oil. The “fat to
fuel” process recovers energy and recycles waste oils that are either dumped into landfills or
flushed down drains, clogging pipes and causing costly sewer spills.
This presentation will provide basic information about biodiesel (what it is, how it is
produced, benefits and challenges) with a focus on biodiesel derived from waste cooking oil.
Past, current and future U.S. EPA Pacific Southwest biodiesel projects will be highlighted as
well.
Bio: Laurel Hricik currently interns at the U.S. EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Office. Her work focuses on building voluntary partnerships in the areas of biodiesel use in university transportation systems and sustainability within the U.S. Department of Defense. She obtained her BS from Ohio Northern University and is now pursing her Masters of Environmental Science from Miami University, Ohio.
Title of Presentation 2: Alternative Fuels (and other options) for P2 in TransportationPresentation 2 Summary:
This presentation will discuss if alternative fuels really provide or result in pollution
prevention, and in addition, I will include what types of transportation- related
technologies/practices work toward pollution prevention. The complexity of the transportation
world is so substantial that there is no single bullet which will rid us of its pollution
impact.
In my presentation I will not only address the value of alternatives to using gasoline and
diesel fuel, but also actions that are needed to reduce pollution in the transportation sector
for those who are not able to shift to such alternatives.
Presentation 1 Summary:
This session will provide and overview of P2 opportunities and resources for the Healthcare
Sector. We will also hear from a healthcare system which is doing exemplary work in P2, and
a P2 assistance provider who has worked with healthcare facilities.
Wendi is a P2 Coordinator in the EPA Regional Office in San Francisco. She works
extensively with the Healthcare Sector promoting P2/Waste minimization and membership in
Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E). She also works with the Drycleaning Sector,
Green Building and Tribal P2. She has a B'S in Environmental Engineering from Tufts
University. In addition to P2/Waste minimization, over the past fifteen years with EPA she
has worked in the areas of hazardous waste management, site cleanup, US/Mexico Border
environmental programs, infrastructure planning and watershed protection.
Presentation 2 Summary:
Joe Bialowitz is responsible for implementing environmental stewardship projects that
ensure the alignment of Kaiser Permanente's business practices with environmental protection.
He is conducting Kaiser Permanente’s first ever greenhouse gas inventory, as well as
assisting with Kaiser Permanente’s solvent waste minimization efforts. In addition,
Mr. Bialowitz helps implement Kaiser Permanente’s rigorous Environmentally Preferable
Purchasing Policy by evaluating raw materials and finished products before their approval
for use in Kaiser Permanente’s business operations. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, he
developed and implemented ISO 14001-certified environmental management systems for companies
in the United States and Europe. Mr. Bialowitz holds a Master of Science degree in
Environmental Management from the Vrije Universiteit in the Netherlands.
Kaiser Permanente is committed to providing environmentally responsible healthcare. They are
leaders in P2, Waste Minimization and Environmentally Preferable Purchasing throughout their
system.
Presentation 3 Summary:
Will spends much of his time advising businesses on proper methods of handling, storing
and disposing of chemical wastes. Currently, he is the project lead for his program's
outreach to our county’s medical industry – they have about 2000 doors to knock on. He also
works in King County’s Waste Characterization Program, deciding whether particular wastes go
into a landfill or a hazardous waste drum. He has a BS in Environmental Science/Aquatic
Biology from Middle Tennessee State University. Six years as a field technician in Seattle's
Household Hazardous Waste program provided his "real world" hazardous waste education.
Presentation 1 Summary:
ComputerCorps has kept more than 1.2 million electronic items out of the landfills during its
brief history. This nationally recognized 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization has created a
model to refurbish and return this equipment back to the schools and community, while
eliminating the need to send a single piece of plastic or metal to our overused dumps.
Presentation 2 Summary:
Electronic Waste (E-waste) is being generated at the rate of five to seven million tons per
year. Approximately 75% of this waste is currently stockpiled. The rate of replacement for
electronics continues to increase, compounding the amount of waste generated. E-waste is
recognized as a problem for land disposal. A recent California DTSC test of microwave ovens,
VCRs, printers, CPUs, cell phones, telephones, and radios found that all products exceeding at
least one hazardous waste criterion.
This session provides background regarding the issues associated with electronics and their
disposal, legislation that has been enacted or proposed to deal with it, pollution prevention
options for manufacturers and users, and long-term solutions.
Bio: Jean Waters is a pollution prevention specialist for Kansas State University’s
Pollution Prevention Institute (PPI). She recently stepped down as national program manager
for the Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange, P2Rx, serving in that capacity from October
2001 through February 2006. She specializes in environmental management systems, pollution
prevention assessments, and environmental compliance for small to medium-sized industries.
Waters is a chemical engineer and was with the PPI previously, from 1994 – 2000, serving as
director for the last three years. Work at PPI included individual consulting with businesses
and workshops on environmental management systems, air permits, including Title V permitting,
and pollution prevention planning. Prior to joining PPI, Waters was a process engineer for
Raytheon Aircraft and plant chemist for Koch Fiberglass, both in Wichita, Kansas.
Presentation Summary:
This session will describe the basics of Lean Manufacturing and how Lean connects with
environmental aspects and P2 issues. The audience will get to explore some of the Lean and
P2 concepts through hands-on exercises. We will briefly summarize some of the on-going Lean
and P2 Projects and the results to date. Finally, we will highlight opportunities for P2
Programs, Lean Providers, P2Rx Offices, and the private sector to add value to their
organizations using Lean and P2 services.
Presentation Summary:
Pollution prevention is integral to the broader concept of sustainability. However,
sustainability has many different facets and becoming more sustainable requires recognition
of interconnections that exist between different elements, programs, and activities in our
communities. This session will address how the cities of Santa Monica and Palo Alto,
California have been able to leverage and expand their P2 efforts through engagement in their
community sustainability initiatives. Project managers from these cities will discuss their
different approaches in linking P2 and sustainability programs and how they organize and
collaborate with essential partners (in house, other government agencies, and external
organizations). The session will include an open discussion with the audience to exchange
ideas, experiences, and information. Come to this session to explore opportunities for
expanding the impact and relevance of P2.
Presentation Summary:
Buying Green has become a rallying point for many in the public and private sectors. The
federal, state, and many local jurisdictions are revising contracts, developing
specifications, preparing guidelines, and adopting policies to increase environmentally
preferable or Green Procurement. Pursuing a Green Procurement philosophy will not only
deliver goods and services that exceed price and quality requirements, but that provide
tangible environmental, social, and philosophical benefits to your constituents and to the
general population. Learn how to Buy Green and enjoy the benefits.
This session will include a live demonstration of the State's California's Environmentally
Preferable Purchasing Best Practices Manual, a new on-line resource that assists purchasing
officials and specifications writers with choosing products and services that have a reduced
effect on human health and the environment.
In addition, attendees will learn how to access and order goods and services through State of
California Contracts. State procurements often obtain best value and lowest cost purchasing
solutions. Any government entity defined in the Government Code may utilize these contracts
based upon local jurisdiction policy. The DGS Procurement Division's website provides
references and access to this buying power and contract information. Recently, the Strategic
Sourcing Initiative obtained an $70+ million annual savings in IT Goods over historical
pricing.
Bios
Kimya Lambert has served as an Integrated Waste Management Specialist for the State of
California’s Integrated Waste Management Board since 1999. She currently works in the Board’s
Buy Recycled Section, which assists the public and private sectors in establishing
environmentally preferable procurement practices. In her years at the Board, Kimya has helped
local jurisdictions attain compliance with the State’s waste diversion law, has guided state
agencies to compliance with the State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign law, and has helped create
the State’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Best Practices Manual.
Ms. Frevert is a Senior Integrated Waste Management Specialist at the California Integrated
Waste Management Board (CIMWB), part of the California Environmental Protection Agency.
Currently, she facilitates efforts of the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Task Force to
achieve the goals found in Chapter 575, Statutes of 2002 (also known as AB 498). The Task
Force brings together the state’s Department of General Services, various environmental,
public health, and large purchasing agencies, to implement Environmentally Preferable
Purchasing as directed in AB 498.
Presentation Summary:
If a practice poses threats to human health or serious environmental damage, the Precautionary
Principle uses the best available science to identify cost-effective measures that would
prevent harm. In San Francisco, the Precautionary Principle has five tenets:
While this sounds laudable in theory, how does the Precautionary Principle work in practice? This session will explore some real-world applications of the Principle. We will cover three tenets: Alternatives assessment, public right to know, and participatory decision process. Speakers will discuss the lessons learned in trying to apply the principle in such topics as rechargeable batteries, pesticides, and community prioritization processes.
Presentation Summary:
During the past decade, there has been growing concern about potentially adverse effects of
pharmaceuticals released in the environment through treated wastewater. These include both
prescription drugs and over the counter remedies. United States Geological Survey has
documented the amounts of chemicals in our waterways and groundwater basins. In the San
Francisco Bay Area a group of pollution prevention champions have been working to establish
procedures to reduce the amounts reaching our waterways. Karin North will present their
recent efforts in this program. The session will conclude with a panel discussion to look
for future suggestions for actions to be taken.
Presentation 1 Summary:
This workshop will be an overview of Pollution Prevention and Best Management Practices for
typical activities in the auto body and paint shop including sanding waste management, waste
water management, paint waste reduction, paint gun cleaning, and solvent recycling.
Presenters will provide information and tools to promote pollution prevention and improve
regulatory compliance and show practical, cost-effective ways to reduce hazardous waste,
air emissions, and water contaminants.
Presentation 2 Summary:
The Spray Technique Analysis and Research (STAR) training program has successfully trained
hundreds of auto body and industry painters to achieve a higher transfer efficiency of paint
to the part. This reduces air emissions, hazardous waster generation and paint usage. The
presentation will recap the EPA discussion of the upcoming Auto Body MACT standards and the
expected language that includes auto body training requirements. Then the participants will
gain an understanding of how air emissions and paint usage can be reduced through STAR
techniques including a hands-on activity that demonstrates the LaserPaint™ targeting device.
Examples of successfully implemented STAR training sites will be discussed.
Presentation Summary:
The California Integrated Waste Management Board has adopted Zero Waste in its Strategic
Plan. Many laws are now being proposed and adopted that affect local business, regulating
how and what can be disposed, both here and abroad. The days of cheap disposal are nearing an
end. Learn about Zero Waste and how businesses are positioning themselves strategically to
offer products in an environmentally sound way while minimizing their cost of production.
Training Summary:
This training session will provide a detailed overview of the process for planning and
writing successful grant proposals. In this session you will learn how to identify the
appropriate funding vehicle for your project, how to effectively address and capture
priorities and goals, and highlight the characteristics of funded grants. This course is
designed for both the beginner looking for a thorough introduction and the intermediate
looking for a refresher course that will strengthen their grant acquisition skills.
Bio: Jessica Counts is a P2 Coordinator in the Pollution Prevention and Solid Waste
Office at EPA Region 9. She has coordinated and administered the Pollution Prevention and
Source Reduction Grant Programs for the past 2 years. Some of her project work focuses
extensively in the Personal Care Products Industry identifying P2 opportunities in Hair and
Nail Salons.