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Program Areas

POLLUTION PREVENTION (P2)

P2 is our core ethic. PPRC uses P2 to help businesses and organizations rethink their processes, equipment, and materials - achieving required performance while saving money and reducing environmental impact.

We recognize and value the different perspectives of diverse stakeholders and communities. PPRC fosters national, regional, and local partnerships and collaboration to engage more people in achieving their human health and environmental goals.

PARTNERSHIPS

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

PPRC conducts pollution prevention assessments and training that raise awareness of a business’ environmental footprint, and potential solutions to environmental challenges. PPRC is available to directly assist with implementation of selected improvement opportunities.

Current Projects

P2 West: Pollution Prevention Roundtables

Our annual P2 conference brings together hundreds of P2 technical assistance providers, green business programs, sustainability experts, zero waste, and pretreatment professionals working to prevent pollution at the source.

Networking Event

EcoBiz Program in Oregon

EcoBiz is a business training and certification program that works with businesses throughout Oregon to adopt a high standard of environmental practices.

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Less Toxic Auto Repair

PPRC provides a spectrum of resources, opportunities, and assistance to auto body and repair shops in the region.

Car Service

Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) and PFAS Abatement Training

The Western States Alliance helps wastewater professionals across the country identify and implement best practices in FOG and PFAS management.

Visit WSA Website

Oil and Water

Spray Efficiency Trainings

These free trainings are available for painters and paint facilities to improve their technique and knowledge, reduce waste, minimize toxics exposure, and lower overall costs.

Man Airbrushing

Past Projects

EPA Safer Choice Program Support

From 2021 through 2024, PPRC and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality provided support to the EPA's Safer Choice program.

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Less Toxic Alternatives in Solvent Applications

PPRC has several projects and presentations demonstrating alternatives for some of the higher-toxicity solvents used in industry and the service sector.

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Duwamish River Valley - Stormwater Outreach Project

Through a grant from the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund, PPRC is working with the Duwamish Valley Youth Corp and the City of Seattle, in stormwater outreach to the Duwamish community.

Pollution Prevention (P2) for Auto Body & Coaters

Resources to help shops and manufacturers that are spraying coatings to reduce waste through improved spray techniques.

Man Airbrushing

Baseline Self Assessment for Metal Sectors

A self-assessment to help metal-related sectors establish a baseline, and recognize potential environmental improvements and best practices relating to chemicals used in operations.

Metal Tubes

Pollution Prevention & Zero Waste Technical Training for Tribes

Trainings tailored specifically to Tribal operations in Washington State to prevent pollution and reduce waste.

River

Oregon Metals Industry Roundtables

Oregon metal shops, finishers, and manufacturers are invited to join your peers in a series of free, voluntary, non-regulatory industry roundtables to identify, share, and get technical assistance for best practices in reducing chemical hazards.

Man Welding

Alternatives to n-Propyl Bromide in Cleaning Applications

An EPA Region 10 sponsored project, PPRC’s consultant worked with four companies to assist them in converting to safer alternatives to npropyl bromide (nPB).

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Boat Hull Maintenance Strategies to Minimize
Marine Pollution

A short introduction to antifouling paint additives, aquatic impacts, followed by several best practice factsheets and videos.

Sunset Sailboats

Pollution Prevention in Paint Stripping and Removal

A collection of resources and performance reports on paint stripper/remover formulations.

Alternatives to n-Propyl Bromide in Cleaning Applications

An EPA Region 10 sponsored project, PPRC’s consultant worked with four companies to assist them in converting to safer alternatives to npropyl bromide (nPB).

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Waterborne Automotive Coatings

Information and resources on waterborne paint, a practical, environmentally friendly alternative to solvent-based paint.

Car Painting

Safer Alternatives in the Garment Cleaning Industry

A selection of reports, resources, and a PPRC led webinar exploring safer alternatives in garment cleaning.

Ironed Blue Shirts

Pollution Prevention in Craft Brewing

Resources on implementing pollution prevention practices that can help breweries reduce costs and their effects on the environment.

Pouring Beer

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