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Run a Clean Outfit: P2 for Agricultural and Vocational Laboratories

Run a Clean Outfit: P2 for Agricultural and Vocational Laboratories. Any activity that reduces or eliminates pollutants prior to recycling, treatment, control or disposal is pollution prevention. Pollution prevention IS: Good housekeeping Inventory control In-house recycling

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Run a Clean Outfit: P2 for Agricultural and Vocational Laboratories

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  1. Run a Clean Outfit:P2 for Agricultural and Vocational Laboratories

  2. Any activity that reduces or eliminates pollutants prior to recycling, treatment, control or disposal is pollution prevention. Pollution prevention IS: Good housekeeping Inventory control In-house recycling Product substitution Process changes Waste segregation What Is P2 (Pollution Prevention)?

  3. Pollution prevention IS NOT: Disposal Off-site recycling Pollution treatment End-of-pipe control When P2 is not feasible, recycling, treatment, and proper disposal are options. Example: recycle waste oil, do not contaminate it with other fluids. What Is P2 (Pollution Prevention)?

  4. Why P2 for Ag and Vo Ed? Agriculture and industry rely on clean water, soil and air and an ongoing supply of natural resources. Pollution prevention: • Makes an immediate contribution to reducing waste and conserving energy. • Improves lab and workshop safety. • Reduces environmental and safety liabilities. • Teaches values and practices students will take into their careers.

  5. Getting Started • Learn the local regulations concerning your wastes. • Use guidelines like the Self- Audit included in this program. • Take inventory of your supplies, materials and wastes produced.

  6. Getting Started • Create a plan of action - pollution prevention practices for your operations and wastes. • Organize paperwork and document all activity related to your plan. • The plan is a living document, continue to review and adjust it.

  7. Building Your P2 Team • Instructors/teachers: organize and supervise the team and provide for continuity of the plan. • Students: can do most, if not all, of the work to implement the plan. • Partners: local businesses, other schools and academic programs, and government agencies can offer advice, help implement P2, or collect wastes for recycling and proper disposal.

  8. Building Your P2 Team • Administration: their support is important and they can be proud of heightened student awareness and environmental safety. • Other Faculty: may have ideas, wish to participate, or have experience preventing pollution in their own labs.

  9. Education and Promotion • Justification: tell your team why this is important and why you want to do it. • Spread the word: promote what you are doing, make sure those using your labs know your policies. • Reminders: develop reminders, checklists or signs to help you “stay on track”.

  10. County Extension agent Local health department County sanitarian Water and sewer authority Local landfill Solid waste office Hazardous waste agency or office Various local and county government offices Local Contacts and Assistance

  11. Housekeeping and Conservation The following tips are applicable to all lab areas. They are basic ideas and recommendations for preventing pollution.

  12. Housekeeping and Conservation Inventory Control • Avoid over-purchasing, so items do not expire on the shelf. • Label all materials/containers and store according to special instructions. • Label hazardous materials appropriately (ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic).

  13. Housekeeping and Conservation Easily Recycled Materials • Reuse paper and cardboard in-house (scratch pads, storage); otherwise recycle. • Avoid buying lots of packaging -- buy in bulk and refill small containers. • Recycle glass, plastic and metal cans according to local recycling program guidelines.

  14. Housekeeping and Conservation Water Quality • Know your drain system; do not flush chemicals or petroleum. • Inspect hoses, fixtures and fittings for leaks. • Sweep and mop spills; do not use the hose as a broom. • Inspect chemical and petroleum containers for leaks.

  15. Housekeeping and Conservation Air Quality • Keep chemical containers closed; VOCs and harmful fumes are released from open containers. • Follow ventilation instructions when using chemicals. • Properly maintain and periodically check your shop’s ventilation system.

  16. Housekeeping and Conservation Energy Conservation • Seal around leaky windows and doors. • Turn off lights in unoccupied areas; utilize natural light when possible. • Use alternative heating such as solar and waste oil heaters. (Follow ventilation instructions for combustion heaters.)

  17. Best Practices for Specific Labs • See Pollution Prevention for Agricultural and Vocational Educators – Teaching Laboratory and Workshop Self Audit for a more “in depth” look at these labs.

  18. Agricultural and Power Mechanics Lab • Utilize a reputable used oil collection or recycling program. • Conserve and reuse solvents as much as possible. • Help prevent and contain spills by properly sealing fluid containers and working over pans.

  19. Construction and Carpentry Lab • Plan cuts to reduce waste; save scraps for other projects or use in the wood stove. • Unpainted/untreated sawdust can be composted with garden waste. • Properly seal and store wood finishing chemicals.

  20. Greenhouse / Farm Plot • Keep agricultural chemicals in their original containers; make sure they are well labeled. • Mix pesticides over a spill containing basin and away from water sources or wells. • Compost dead plants and clippings.

  21. Metals and Welding Shop • Conserve cutting fluids; filter solids and reuse. • When painting, use a high solids content cover which requires fewer coats. • Recycle scraps you cannot use.

  22. Animal Confinement Areas • Protect surface and ground water from stock pen run-off • Consult local regulations regarding veterinary waste • Mix manure with leaves and other plant material for composting (Don’t compost rodent droppings; diseases can be spread.)

  23. Summary • All teaching labs and classroom areas can benefit from preventing pollution. • Use the “Self-Audit” booklet as a guide for creating your plan and explore other ways to prevent pollution. • Contact the Montana State University Extension Service Peaks to Prairies Center for confidential, non-regulatory assistance.

  24. Brought to You By: Montana State University Extension ServicePeaks to Prairies Pollution Prevention Information CenterTaylor Hall, PO Box 173580Bozeman, MT 59717(406) 994-3451http://peakstoprairies.org/VoEd And, thanks to the Montana State University Agricultural Education Program

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