We all have a responsibility to keep our communities, environment and workplaces safe. Pollution prevention helps minimize or eliminate the release of pollutants into the environment and encompasses a range of actions to reduce the negative impact on ecosystems, air, water, soil and overall environmental quality. 

Section Summary

In this section, you will gain an understanding of what pollution is and how to implement Pollution Prevention (P2) within your facility.

Topics Covered:

• What is pollution and where does it go?
• What is P2 and why is it important?
• Approaches to P2
• Putting P2 into practice
• Tips for Success

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Section Summary

This section will teach you about the environmental and public health impacts of substances and materials you work with daily. In addition, we’ll go over some of the applicable regulations and discuss P2 opportunities that can work to keep you and your community safe. 

Topics Covered:

• Solvents
• Aerosolized Cleaners
• Used Oil
• Other Automotive Fluids
• Batteries and E-Waste
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Section Summary

In this section, we consider how automotive fluids and car wash cleaning agents can impact the environment. Commercial car washing can pose a threat to water resources due to issues with contamination from runoff, so it’s important to practice proper wastewater management. We will review Arizona's regulations and permits regarding wastewater management and explore activities that can help prevent car wash pollution. These activities include adopting safe chemical alternatives, implementing best management practices, and ensuring equipment safety handling to reduce environmental degradation.

Topics Covered: 

• Arizona Watersheds
• Wastewater and Runoff
• Wastewater and Sludge Management
• Car Wash Types
• P2 Opportunities
• Test your knowledge by taking the quiz at the end.

Let’s learn more about the connection between safe car wash management and Arizona’s water quality!

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Section Summary

In this section, you will learn about the environmental and public health impacts associated with substances and materials that you work with daily. In addition, we’ll go over some of the applicable regulations and discuss P2 opportunities that can work to keep you and your community safe. 

Topics Covered:

• Auto Body Repair
• Material Preparation
• Painting and Wraps
• Other Solid Waste
• Test your knowledge by taking the quiz at the end!

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Section Summary

This section focuses on additional pollution prevention opportunities in the administrative and shop areas of your facility, including offices and lobby areas. 

Topics Covered:

• Facility-wide P2 opportunities
• P2 Business Owner Considerations
• P2 Culture
• Test your knowledge by taking the quiz at the end!
  
  

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