top of page
As part of our mission to provide unbiased pollution prevention information, PPRC offers this online library containing factsheets, reports, best practice manuals, case studies, and other useful resources. The resource library is updated regularly and can be searched by clicking the categories below or entering key words in the search bar at the bottom of this page. If you are interested in a topic that is not included here, please reach out to us via the contact page.
Search
Jan 30
How Can Artists, Parents, Art Teachers and School Administrators Maximize Safety During Art Education?
Art and craft projects are fun and provide a creative way for people to express themselves. However, some art materials contain hazardous...
Jan 29
Reducing Styrene Emissions in Fiberglass Manufacturing
PPRC supported an investigation into pollution prevention strategies to minimize styrene emissions from fiberglass operations. A...
Jan 29
Styrene Content in Auto Body Fillers
PPRC supported an investigation into styrene content in auto body fillers. The request for information came from a regulatory agency that...
Jan 10
Reducing Zinc in Stormwater from Metal Fabrication and Coating
PPRC supported an investigation into possible zinc sources at a metal fabricator and coating manufacturer. They paint large metal pieces...
Nov 22, 2024
Does Briquetting of Swarf Reduce Cost and Waste for Metal Machining?
PPRC supported an investigation for a metal product manufacturer, to determine if briquetting system could achieve cost and environmental...
Feb 21, 2024
Safer Sanitizers for Food Contact Surfaces
An organic farmer in Washington State currently uses diluted bleach, (sodium hypochlorite) to sanitize the plastic containers shown...
Feb 5, 2024
Non-toxic Label and Adhesive Removal
Two Oregon companies engaging in food and beverage glass jar reuse, collecting the empty jars , delabeling them, and then sanitizing for...
Aug 3, 2023
PFAS contamination in commercial car wash wastewater & groundwater
A wastewater treatment plant asked the rapid response question: what could be contributing to Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (or...
Aug 19, 2015
Are There Safer Alternatives to Isocyanate-based Marine Coatings?
Rapid Response Question: A local ship servicing facility uses isocyanate-based polyurethane (PU) for above-waterline coatings. Are there...
Jan 27, 2015
How Can Daycare Facilities Minimize Toxic Exposures?
Rapid Response Question: Can you tell us what toxins to avoid in a drop-in child care facility? Request by: Fauntleroy YMCA, Seattle,...
Aug 26, 2013
Do Plastic Chemicals Leach into Food From Sous Vide (SV) Cooking?
Rapid Response Question: Can plastic chemicals used in a sous vide (SV) wrap product migrate into food during cooking? Are there any...
Aug 26, 2012
Is BPS a Safe Alternative to BPA?
Rapid Response Question: 1) What is the latest understanding of the toxicology of BPS (bisphenol S)? 2) Can BPS be considered...
Aug 26, 2012
How Can We Make Our Schools Healthier Environments?
Rapid Response Question: Do you have suggestions & tips for making schools healthier environments? Requested by: school staff and parents...
Aug 26, 2012
Introductory Toolkit for Conducting Community E-Waste Collection Events
Rapid Response Question: Can you Provide an Introductory Toolkit for Conducting Community E-Waste Collection Events? Requested by:...
Mar 1, 2012
Zinc in Stormwater
Rapid Response question: Are there possible contributors to zinc in our stormwater, other than atmospheric deposition from a freeway next...
Mar 1, 2012
Spray Paint Transfer Efficiency
Rapid Response question: What is spray paint transfer efficiency and how is it measured?
Mar 1, 2011
Lead Anode Concerns
Rapid Response question: How can we minimize lead-bearing waste or wastewater from lead anodes used in chrome electroplating on mild steel?
Mar 1, 2010
BPA Receipts - Trash or Recycle
Rapid Response question: Thermal paper receipts contain BPA. Is it a good idea to recycle thermal receipts?
bottom of page