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The P2 Challenge aims to recognize and award pretreatment programs incorporating Pollution Prevention (P2) practices. Learn about the selection process, criteria, and regional results, showcasing significant water conservation and reduction in hazardous materials. Discover the inspiring initiatives of past winners and how to apply for the next year's recognition.
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P2 Challenge for Pretreatment Programs Award Oklahoma City, August 13, 2008
P2 Challenge • Recognize pretreatment programs that incorporate P2 • Share what program elements work best
Selection Process • First time for doing the award • Criteria developed this year • Selection and award process determined • Reviewed by pretreatment coordinator, QC by Zero Waste • Original Plan was categorical, but awarding based on final score
Criteria • Audit Criteria • 22 questions on the Pretreatment Audit relate to Pollution Prevention • Efforts for Outreach • Results • Gallons, dollars, kwHr • Level of effort • Staffing etc..
Regional Results 2008 P2 Challenge Applicants • 8.5 million gallons/year Water conserved • 37 thousand pounds/year Hazardous waste Reduced • 204,000 kwh/yr • 184,000 pound of Hazardous Materials eliminated • $700,000 Saved!
Next Year • Can apply on-line • Posted at pretreatment assoc. website • More notification • 3 months or so • Leadership recognition • Don’t have to win to be recognized • Reviewers will be drafted from past recipients
Fayetteville • Conducted a Series of Seminars • Distributed P2 information • Incorporated P2 into Inspections • 6.9 Million gallons saved from Metal Finishing • 184,000 pounds of reduction in hazardous materials
City of Tulsa • 11 BMP programs implemented • 414 participants • 11 Zero Discharge Facilities • Reduction in SSO’s • Silver Reduction in sludge
City of Albuquerque • Outreach and awareness • Website • Intro to P2 for waste water operator certification • Insert P2 into water bill • Incorporation into permit and follow-up • Sludge Metal Reduction (highlights) • Silver 77% • Mercury 19% • Lead 38%