NYS Pollution Prevention Institute

1. NYS Pollution Prevention Institute Anahita Williamson Director 8-25-2009

2. The P2 Inst. was initiated just over a year ago and is funded by the NYSDEC. The overall goal of NYSP2I is to reduce the environmental footprint of NY State and we are unique in that rather than focusing on end-of-life treatment and wastes from processes, the focus is on looking at the beginning of the process Also critical to show the environmental-cost relationship Pollution prevention The P2 Inst. was initiated just over a year ago and is funded by the NYSDEC. The overall goal of NYSP2I is to reduce the environmental footprint of NY State and we are unique in that rather than focusing on end-of-life treatment and wastes from processes, the focus is on looking at the beginning of the process Also critical to show the environmental-cost relationship Pollution prevention

5. List top 8 sectors: Medical Equipment and supplies manufacturing Jewelry and Silverware manufacturing Sporting and Athletic Goods manufacturing Doll, Toy, and Game manufacturing Office Supplies (except paper) manufacturing Pen and Mechanical pencil manufacturing Lead Pencil and Art Good manufacturing Marking Device manufacturing Carbon paper & Inked Ribbon manufacturing Gasket, packing, and sealing Device manufacturing Musical Instrument manufacturing Fastener, button , needle, and Pin manufacturing Broom, brush, and Mop manufacturing Burial casket manufacturing List top 8 sectors: Medical Equipment and supplies manufacturing Jewelry and Silverware manufacturing Sporting and Athletic Goods manufacturing Doll, Toy, and Game manufacturing Office Supplies (except paper) manufacturing Pen and Mechanical pencil manufacturing Lead Pencil and Art Good manufacturing Marking Device manufacturing Carbon paper & Inked Ribbon manufacturing Gasket, packing, and sealing Device manufacturing Musical Instrument manufacturing Fastener, button , needle, and Pin manufacturing Broom, brush, and Mop manufacturing Burial casket manufacturing

6. Direct AssistanceProject Examples

7. Direct Assistance ProjectAmerican Aerogel Corporation (AAC) Identified method for converting waste effluent back to incoming raw materials for this start-up NY company Results: Modified operation with no degradation in product quality Reduced operating costs by 50-67% Reduced generation of hazardous waste by over 90% With this change, made process economically feasible Assisted the company in procuring $400K in funding to keep AAC in NY, thereby retaining and creating jobs Make insulation (aerogel material); Put in acedic acid with the resin to make the insulation Acedic acid (drumming up a lot of this) � why can�t they reuse it? Referral from Partner RTDC, HTR, located in Rochester, NYMake insulation (aerogel material); Put in acedic acid with the resin to make the insulation Acedic acid (drumming up a lot of this) � why can�t they reuse it? Referral from Partner RTDC, HTR, located in Rochester, NY

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9. Children�s Furniture Manufacturing Assessment Manufacturer of maple furniture and spaces designed for children Produce ~4,000 cribs/year Goal: eliminate PVC from children�s cribs and replace the mattress with a more environmentally friendly alternative in order for the cribs to meet third party certification Potential to eliminate 5,440lbs PVC per year from the bite guards and 1,520lbs from the mattress covers P2I�s role: identify alternatives for the bite guard and mattress and rank them according to EHS attributes to assist CP in decision making (polyvinyl chloride) Cradle to Cradle Certification (good business sense) � They wouldn�t consider them if they used PVC -bite guard and mattress cover Finding: Find # of alternatives based on critiera; After current inventory is used up, implement alternative material - Working with the manufacture (determine internal testing) to determine if changes can be made(polyvinyl chloride) Cradle to Cradle Certification (good business sense) � They wouldn�t consider them if they used PVC -bite guard and mattress cover Finding: Find # of alternatives based on critiera; After current inventory is used up, implement alternative material - Working with the manufacture (determine internal testing) to determine if changes can be made

10. Monroe Plating Baseline: Currently uses 14.2 million gallons/year of water costing ~$38,000/year. 34,500 gallons of acid waste disposed annually. NYSP2Is role: Installation of counterflow, reactive and spray rinsing systems resulting in potential reduction of water usage by 35% (or 4.37 million gallons annually) and potential cost savings of ~$12K annually Evaluation of Reverse Osmosis (RO) system to reclaim a portion of the treated wastewater (10,000 gallon/day at minimum). Reduction of at least 7 gallons/minute (1.7 million gal/year) and $4K annually. Extending acid bath life using PRO-pHx. would reduce acid used by ~50% and reduce sludge generated. Cost savings include labor (to drain, refill, and treat the waste acid) and savings resulting from buying less acid.

11. Ducommun AeroStructuresManufacturing Process Improvements Manufacturer of aircraft components Desire to improve efficiency of manufacturing operations Multiple objectives of work: Reduce discharges of wastewater Extend bath lives of acid etching operations Bring chemical anodizing operations in house Recover and reuse spent garnet from waterjet operations Upgrade painting operations Anticipated Results: Zero discharge facility (wastewater) Improved quality of acid etching operations Drastic reductions in solid waste disposal (polyvinyl chloride) Cradle to Cradle Certification (good business sense) � They wouldn�t consider them if they used PVC -bite guard and mattress cover Finding: Find # of alternatives based on critiera; After current inventory is used up, implement alternative material - Working with the manufacture (determine internal testing) to determine if changes can be made(polyvinyl chloride) Cradle to Cradle Certification (good business sense) � They wouldn�t consider them if they used PVC -bite guard and mattress cover Finding: Find # of alternatives based on critiera; After current inventory is used up, implement alternative material - Working with the manufacture (determine internal testing) to determine if changes can be made

12. Acme Smoked FishReduction of Water Use Producer of smoked fish Fish arrive frozen from overseas and must be thawed in running water, which takes several hours in the winter months due to the low temperature of supply water Proposed approach: Capture waste heat from cogeneration plant Install heat exchanger to transfer waste heat to incoming water Improve distribution of water in thawing tanks with diffusers Anticipated Results: >80% reduction in water use and wastewater discharges Higher yield of properly thawed fish (polyvinyl chloride) Cradle to Cradle Certification (good business sense) � They wouldn�t consider them if they used PVC -bite guard and mattress cover Finding: Find # of alternatives based on critiera; After current inventory is used up, implement alternative material - Working with the manufacture (determine internal testing) to determine if changes can be made(polyvinyl chloride) Cradle to Cradle Certification (good business sense) � They wouldn�t consider them if they used PVC -bite guard and mattress cover Finding: Find # of alternatives based on critiera; After current inventory is used up, implement alternative material - Working with the manufacture (determine internal testing) to determine if changes can be made

13. NYSP2I Dry Cleaners NYS Dry Cleaners: 5,421 Statewide, 11,308 employees 10% of total US dry cleaners are in NYS Average Dry Cleaner uses 80 gal/yr of Perc and releases 150 lbs/yr of perc -perchloroethylene, NYS Dry Cleaners: 5,421 statewide, 11,308 employees = 2002 New York State Economic Census 10% of total US dry cleaners are in NYS = 2002 New York State Economic Census Average dry cleaner uses 80 gallons of perc per year = State of California Air Resources Board, �California Dry Cleaning Industry Technical Report,� February 2006 releases 150lbs/yr = Dry Cleaning & Laundry Institute, A DLI Whitepaper: Key Information on Industry Solvents, July 2007 (average machine loses 0.42lbs perc/day)-perchloroethylene, NYS Dry Cleaners: 5,421 statewide, 11,308 employees = 2002 New York State Economic Census 10% of total US dry cleaners are in NYS = 2002 New York State Economic Census Average dry cleaner uses 80 gallons of perc per year = State of California Air Resources Board, �California Dry Cleaning Industry Technical Report,� February 2006 releases 150lbs/yr = Dry Cleaning & Laundry Institute, A DLI Whitepaper: Key Information on Industry Solvents, July 2007 (average machine loses 0.42lbs perc/day)

14. P2I Case Study 40% Cost Reduction vs. Perc Operation 30% Less Gas 40% Less Electricity 60% Less Water Easier to Operate (less labor intensive) Hazardous Waste Eliminated ActualsActuals

15. Community Grants Program August 24th, 2009 � announce CGP October 2nd, 2009 � no more applications accepted, select applicants, notify DEC October 26th, 2009 � announce awardees, prepare SOW, have required documents November 10th, 2009 � Kick off meeting February 2nd, 2010 � First Interim Report Due May 4th, 2010 � Second Interim Report Due July 31st, 2010 � Final Report Due Community Grants Program August 24th, 2009 � announce CGP October 2nd, 2009 � no more applications accepted, select applicants, notify DEC October 26th, 2009 � announce awardees, prepare SOW, have required documents November 10th, 2009 � Kick off meeting February 2nd, 2010 � First Interim Report Due May 4th, 2010 � Second Interim Report Due July 31st, 2010 � Final Report Due

16. Film Biz RecyclingGreen Production Guide and Film Vendor List Goal: Provide information and resources to help productions (film, T.V., video, etc.) lessen their environmental impact. Creation of The Practical Guide to a Greener Production, which provides information on how to prevent waste and present green alternatives to current procedures. Creation of a website that will encourage online collaboration within the film community for the ongoing development of the guide and vendor website. NYC - RajivNYC - Rajiv

17. Huntington Breast Cancer Coalition and Learning Disabilities Association Preventing Pollution at Home and in Our Community Goal: develop and disseminate environmental health message with a focus on children Look Before you LEAP toolkit (LEAP = L:lead, E: endocrine disruptors, A: air pollution, P: pesticides) Toolkit to include: toxic triggers, healthy reference cards, activity book, game board for children�s education Distribute 1,000+ healthy reference cards with a focus on Healthy Home, Environment, Community, and Eating Karen Karen

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