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Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
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Cleaner Production - Key Elements
Abstract: CP as defined by the United Nations Environmental Programme is the European P2
Source: United Nations Environment Programme
URL: http://www.unepie.org/pc/cp/understanding_cp/home.htm

Cleaner Production - Related Concepts
Abstract: Describes similarities between cleaner production, eco-efficiency, P2, waste minimisation, green productivity, and industiral ecology with links to resources.
Source: United Nations Environment Programme
URL: http://www.unepie.org/pc/cp/understanding_cp/related_concept
s.htm#1

Costs and Benefits of Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Abstract: The impact of greenhouse gas emissions in global climate change and global economic growth require that policymakers carefully evaluate the costs and benefits of policies to limit emissions.
Source: American Council for Capital Formation
URL: http://www.accf.org/publications.php?pubID=42

DfE Toolkit
Abstract: This Design for the Environment (DfE) Toolkit provides the tools needed to incorporate environmental attributes early into product design.
Source: Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
URL: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=
4683

DfE Toolkit: Overview [PDF]
Abstract: Overview to DFE Toolkit provides access to several formats. These tools needed to incorporate environmental attributes early into product design.
Source: Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
URL: http://infohouse.p2ric.org/ref/03/02227.pdf

DOE OIT Industrial Assessment Centers [PDF]
Abstract: Comprehensive industrial assessment services and results for small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Source: US Office of Industrial Technologies
URL: http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy01osti/29463.pdf

Energy Efficiency is Pollution Prevention Too [PDF]
Abstract: Article describes how energy efficiency fits the P2 definition and provides example
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority's Process & Prevention Services Team
URL: http://infohouse.p2ric.org/ref/39/38531.pdf

FOCUS: Waste Minimization [PDF]
Abstract: Access to DPPEA newsletter archives
Source: North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance (DPPEA)
URL: http://infohouse.p2ric.org/ref/34/33029.pdf

Making Business Sense of Energy Efficiency and Pollution Prevention:Introduction [PDF]
Abstract: The introduction to the article that presents examples of projects that have successfully combined energy efficiency and pollution prevention technologies and strategies to enhance the environment, productivity, and the bottom line.
Source: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
URL: http://www.pprc.org/pubs/factsheets/e2p2.pdf

Measuring Waste Reduction [PDF]
Abstract: Two slides use a mass balance to measure waste.
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority's Process & Prevention Services Team
URL: http://infohouse.p2ric.org/ref/02/01859.pdf

Merging Pollution Prevention into Quality [PDF]
Abstract: Pollution prevention is a type of process improvement activity for environmental management used by many organizations.
Source: Working Capital
URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/tqem.10032/pdf

National Waste Prevention Coalition
Abstract: An organization that began in 1994 and serves solid waste managers.
Source: National Waste Prevention Coalition
URL: http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/nwpc/

NEWMOA P2 Roundtable
Abstract: Working with state officials to implement source reduction. Library, publications, P2 activities/programs, newsletters, working groups on various topics.
Source: Northeast Waste Management Officials Association
URL: http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/

Ohio Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Planning Guidance Manual: Cost Considerations
Abstract: Information to help understand and communicate the full cost of waste.
Source: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://wwwapp.epa.ohio.gov/opp/guide/p2pch13.html

Ohio Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Planning Guidance Manual: Definition of Terms
Abstract: Terms as defined by Ohio statute and regulation
Source: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://wwwapp.epa.ohio.gov/opp/guide/p2pch3.html

Ohio Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Planning Guidance Manual: Do a Feasibility Analysis
Abstract: Method to help sort among P2 choices.
Source: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://wwwapp.epa.ohio.gov/opp/guide/p2pch14.html

Ohio Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Planning Guidance Manual: Do a Preliminary Assessment
Abstract: Finding where waste begins, evaluating waste streams, setting priorities.
Source: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://wwwapp.epa.ohio.gov/opp/guide/p2pch9.html

Ohio Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Planning Guidance Manual: Executive Summary
Abstract: Guidance for getting started in p2 for a business, establishing a plan, and setting up programs.
Source: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://wwwapp.epa.ohio.gov/opp/guide/p2pbgn.html

Ohio Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Planning Guidance Manual: Implement the Pollution Prevention Plan
Abstract: Select, fund and install. Process described without much detail.
Source: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://wwwapp.epa.ohio.gov/opp/guide/p2pch16.html

Ohio Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Planning Guidance Manual: Measure Progress
Abstract: Program and project evaluation criteria suggested.
Source: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://wwwapp.epa.ohio.gov/opp/guide/p2pch17.html

Ohio Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Planning Guidance Manual: Organize the Pollution Prevention Program
Abstract: Build a team, set goals, increase employee involvement, deliver training, and reward success.
Source: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://wwwapp.epa.ohio.gov/opp/guide/p2pch8.html

Ohio Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Planning Guidance Manual: Overview of Federal Law, Regulation and Policy
Abstract: Federal Pollution Prevention Act, waste hierarchy policy, and voluntary efforts described.
Source: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://wwwapp.epa.ohio.gov/opp/guide/p2pch4.html

Options Assessment (P2OASys) [PDF]
Abstract: An options assessment tool which evaluates the potential environmental, worker, and public health impacts of alternative technologies aimed at reducing toxics use.
Source: Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI)
URL: http://www.chemicalspolicy.org/downloads/EPAandOtherResource
s.pdf

P2 Regional Information Center (P2RIC)
Abstract: P2 Regional Information Center page has synonyms of P2 with definition
Source: P2RIC
URL: http://p2ric.org/

P2 Strategies for College Campuses - Section III: Recommendations for a P2 Initiative [PDF]
Abstract: Case study recommendations for other campuses
Source: National Pollution Prevention Center
URL: http://www.umich.edu/~nppcpub/resources/compendia/PPpdfs/PP1
1.pdf

P2 Strategies for College Campuses: A Case Study at the University of Michigan
Abstract: Well documented case study for a large campus
Source: National Pollution Prevention Center
URL: http://www.umich.edu/~nppcpub/resources/compendia/pp.html

Pollution Prevention and Abatement Handbook: Implementing Cleaner Production
Abstract: Discussion of the importance of cleaner production, the rople of government, differences between business types, success stories from around the world
Source: The World Bank Group
URL: http://www1.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/0f8fe18048855d738f04df6a
6515bb18/PPAH.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=0f8fe18048855d738f
04df6a6515bb18

Pollution Prevention and Abatement Handbook: Key Policy Lessons [PDF]
Abstract: Overview of environmental managemetn lessesn for public and private sector.
Source: The World Bank Group
URL: http://infohouse.p2ric.org/ref/25/24246.pdf

Pollution Prevention Case Studies [PDF]
Abstract: Case studies searchable by SIC, industry sector, process or p2 category.
Source: North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance (DPPEA)
URL: http://infohouse.p2ric.org/ref/14/13830.pdf

Pollution Prevention in Business
Abstract: Discusses how P2 can be of benefit to the business community.
Source: Nebraska Cooperative Extension
URL: http://engineering.unl.edu/research/P3/

Pollution Prevention Review
Abstract: Ordering site for a quarterly journal that focuses on source reduction and waste minimization.
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
URL: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-WILEY2_SEARCH_RESUL
T.html?query=Pollution%20Prevention%20Review

Profiting From Source Reduction: Measuring the Hidden Benefits: Executive Summary [PDF]
Abstract: This study researched, developed, tested, and demonstrated source reduction measurement tools for businesses and institutions in Alameda County.
Source: Alameda County's StopWaste
URL: http://www.stopwaste.org/docs/11557412005pfwp.pdf

State Energy Program Conservation Update
Abstract: Conservation Update summarizes the experiences of the states participating in DOE's State Energy Program (SEP). Email notification available.
Source: United States Department of Energy State Energy Program
URL: http://www.eere.energy.gov/state_energy_program/update/

Technology Transfer "Highlights"
Abstract: List of Technology Transfer Publication updates
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/publications.html

 

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