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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.
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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 30


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 29


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...
Jan 10


Preventing PFAS Pollution: Drinking Water Source Protections
In October 2023, a roundtable meeting was convened in Boise to talk about pollution prevention and form a Strategic Plan to address PFAS....
Sep 23, 2024

Case Study: Pollution Prevention Assessment and Spray Efficiency Training at Woodfold Manufacturing
Date of Site Visit: April 2024  Case study prepared by: PPRC, Seattle, Washington  This case study was developed under Assistant...
Sep 17, 2024


Spray Efficiency Training Success Story
Eighteen Gresham, Oregon painting professionals participated in a special 3D virtual reality (VR) training to improve efficiency and...
May 9, 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 21, 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...
Feb 5, 2024


PFAS Onboarding for P2 West 2023
In anticipation of P2 West , our strategic planning meeting to address PFAS contamination and prevention, we've assembled resources to...
Oct 3, 2023


Feasibility and Performance Trials of Ultrasonic Parts Washing
A report detailing the evaluation of ultrasonic parts cleaning and the results generated.
Mar 22, 2023

All About Green Cleaning
A presentation on green cleaning tips and best practices.
Mar 15, 2023


PFAS & Biosolids
One of the big topics of discussion at the recent Pacific Northwest Pretreatment Workshop was PFAS. What are they exactly? What are the...
Sep 30, 2022


Safer Alternatives for Solvent Applications
A range of many different types of solvents are used in diverse ways by thousands of companies in the nation. Find out how you can help...
Aug 27, 2021


Less Toxic Auto Repair: Degrease with Aqueous
Most engine degreasers and brake cleaners contain petroleum distillates and other chemicals that are harmful to human health and the...
Aug 18, 2021


Ultrasonic Parts Cleaning in Auto Repair
A report that details ultrasonic parts cleaning in auto repair.
Aug 6, 2021


Alternatives to n-Propyl Bromide in Cleaning Applications
A report detailing potential safer alternatives to n-Propyl Bromide.
Aug 6, 2021


Mercury Checklist for Healthcare Facilities
A checklist for monitoring and mitigating potential mercury contamination in healthcare facilities.
Aug 6, 2021


Mercury Checklist for Labs
A checklist for monitoring and mitigating potential mercury contamination in laboratories.
Aug 6, 2020


Mercury Checklist for Schools
A checklist for monitoring and mitigating potential mercury contamination in schools.
Aug 6, 2020
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