Auto Body & Repair Shops: Automotive body and repair shops can prevent pollution and save energy associated with their day-to-day operations by focusing on making improvements in a few key areas.
Breweries: Breweries can reduce energy use and prevent pollution by using energy efficiently, managing water usage and waste, recycling heat energy, installing renewable energy, and working with their supply chain.
Metal Finishers: Metal Finishing shops can save energy, increase safety, and prevent pollution by using resource-efficient equipment, optimizing processes to avoid waste, and adopting sustainable practices in their day-to-day
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Pollution Prevention Case Studies
TCE Replacement for Metal Finishers: In metal finishing, trichloroethylene (TCE) is a solvent used for cleaning the surface of metal parts at the beginning of the overall finishing process. This case study lists a solution that Cook County, IL businesses are implementing to reduce harmful TCE pollution.
Green Business Programs as a Pollution Prevention Engagement Solution: Green certification programs are a solution where technical assistance and recognition frameworks can increase motivation for businesses to implement P2 best practices. This case study highlights a partnership between the Illinois Green Business Program (IGBP) and the Cook County Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment (BRITE) program to reduce pollution in the county.
