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Topic Hubs
Topic Hubs?are web-based guides to peer-reviewed pollution prevention information and expertise on a particular subject.
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Aerospace
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Manufacturing processes used in aerospace industry |
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Agricultural Teaching Labs
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Agricultural and vocational teaching labs |
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Auto Body
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Key processes, materials used, wastes produced in auto body facilities |
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Auto Repair
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Material inputs and wastes produced in the automotive repair industry |
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Auto Salvage-Great Lakes Region
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Operations occuring in auto salvage shops and introductions to pollution prevention |
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Biotechnology Labs
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Clean Snowmobiles
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Key processes of snowmobile industry and wastes produced |
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Climate Change
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This hub discusses the connection between pollution prevention and climate change. |
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Community Growth
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Common issues relating to community growth and its environmental impact |
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Construction Science Education
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Curriculum materials and resources designed for teacher use in the classroom |
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Dioxin
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Information, regulations, health effects of dioxin in consumer products and the enviroment |
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Dry Cleaning
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Pollution Prevention opportunities, alternate technologies, regulatory review, and description of operations of dry cleaning |
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Economic Incentives
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Information and examples where economic incentives can be implemented in pollution prevention |
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Electric Utilities
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Pollution prevention and energy efficiency information for coal-fired and gas-fired electric generation plants |
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Electronic Waste
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Alternatives to incineration or landfills in disposing of electronic equipment |
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EMS
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Environmental Management Systems for Small to Medium Enterprises (manufacturers with less than 500 employees) |
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EMS in Government
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Description of benefits government entities might consider prior to moving to EMS production |
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Energy Efficient Schools and Students
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Environmental Management Accounting
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Analysis of environmental cost information for effective decision-making |
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Environmental Measurement
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Measuring the effectiveness of environmental practices |
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Fiberglass Fabrication
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Key processes and raw materials used in the manufacture of fiberglass reinforced products |
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Food Service
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Wastes generated from food services operations and the environmental regulations that apply |
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Green Procurement
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The impact purchasing decisions have on the environment |
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Hospitality
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Waste streams of facilities that provide lodging or short-term accommodations and meals for travelers |
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Household Hazardous Materials
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Consumer products that contain substances harmful to human health or the environment |
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Industrial Composting
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Schools
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Effective and environmentally sensitive approaches to pest management at schools |
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Landscaping
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Environmental issues relating to landscaping, lawn care, and garden maintenance |
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Lead
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Information, regulations, health effects of lead in consumer products and the enviroment |
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Lead Sinkers
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Lean and Environment (and E3)
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A systematic approach of integrating lean production, workforce development, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention - to identify and eliminate waste (non-value-added) in manufacturing and services |
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Marinas & Small Boat Harbors
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Services and activities carried out at facilities that rent slips to tenants |
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Meat Processing
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Economic and environmental information related to meat processing operations |
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Mercury
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Information, regulations, health effects of Mercury in consumer products and the environment |
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Mercury-Automotive
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Sources of mercury in automobiles, alternatives, recycling options, regulations |
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Mercury-Dental
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Sources of mercury waste in dental offices |
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Mercury-Health Care
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Typical sources of mercury waste in medical institutions |
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Mercury-Schools
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Sources of mercury waste in schools |
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Mercury-Thermometers
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Handling, recycling, disposal of mercury thermometers and the use of alternatives |
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Mercury-Thermostats
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Alternatives to mercury-thermostats, recycling options, regulatory requirements |
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Metal Fabrication & Machining
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Processes involved in the manufacture of complex metal parts and their environmental impact |
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Metal Finishing
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Application of paints and coatings to metal surfaces through mechanical, spray, chemical bath, electro-deposition |
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Oil and Gas
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Material inputs, processes used, and wastes produced in drilling, oil and gas production, and pipeline operations |
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P2 and Environmental Security
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Introduces security topics and issues in an environment context with P2 opportunities |
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P2 for Area Source Categories
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P2 for Hospital Sterilizers
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Paint & Coating Manufacturing
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Manufacture of house paints, industrial coatings, special purpose coatings, and other paint products |
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Pollution Prevention (P2)
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Strategies for reducing the use of toxic substances, eliminating hazardous waste, and conserving water and energy |
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Pollution Prevention (P2) for Consumers
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