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Welcome to UNL's pollution prevention (P2) home page. You will find information on University projects, programs and resources related to P2. We believe that P2 - trying to reduce or prevent the generation of waste - makes good economic and environmental sense.
| Pollution
Prevention Education Modules This CD-ROM
contains Microsoft 7.0 PowerPoint presentations on P2, Benefits, Environmental
Management Systems, P2 Assessments, P2 Methods, Developing P2 Options, and Decision-Making Aids. |
University of Nebraska
Programs and CentersThe Partners in Pollution Prevention (P3) Internship provides a unique opportunity for upper level engineering students to receive hands-on experience providing Nebraska businesses with technical assistance. The EPA Region VII funded program is based at UNL, with assistance from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, and Nebraska Cooperative Extension offices.
The Industrial Agricultural Products Center (IAPC) at UNL was established in 1988 by the Board of Regents to identify and promote the development of new industrial uses for Nebraska's agricultural commodities. Their goal is to work with members of private industry to develop new products and technology that use agriculturally-based raw materials and protect the environment.
The Center for Sustainable Agricultural Systems was formed in 1991 at UNL to bring together people and resources to promote an agriculture that is efficient, profitable, and environmentally and socially sustainable for the indefinite future.
The Nebraska Center for Applied Rural Innovation works to develop an economically viable, environmentally sound, socially acceptable and sustainable rural community.
On-site Wastewater Treatment Task Force - UNL is partnering with other state and local agencies to develop resources.
University of
Nebraska ResourcesHandling used oil: A guide for small businesses This 2-page publication gives information about options Nebraska businesses have for handling used oil.
Pollution Prevention tool kits are self-help manuals to help business owners understand how P2 can benefit them, and includes options specific to the each industry. The tool kits are available from UNL. Click on the tool kit to see cost and ordering information.
Pollution Prevention Tool Kit for Autobody Repair
Pollution Prevention Tool Kit for Vehicle Maintenance
Pollution Prevention Tool Kit for Dry Cleaners
The following documents are available for download (PDF). Click on the document to reach the UNL Cooperative Extension publication site for downloading.
Links to other Nebraska Environmental Sites
Pollution Prevention Region 7 Information Center (P2RIC) - Stop here to find out about activities and interests of P2 providers from EPA Region VII. You will find information on the P2 Region VII Roundtable and its members, P2 listservers, web boards, and databases.
Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) - Access regulations, publications, forms and information on current environmental issues in Nebraska.
The Groundwater Foundation - Visit this site to learn about groundwater and the related environment, and get involved in groundwater protection through programs and events.
Keep Nebraska Beautiful - Besides information on improving community environments, KNB has a material exchange for unwanted materials to be reused rather than disposed of, and co-sponsors a used oil recycling program.
For an extensive list of other environmental programs in Nebraska, visit the Nebraska programs site at P2RIC.
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