Pollution Prevention Resources - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Pollution prevention (P2) is any practice that reduces, eliminates, or prevents pollution at its source, also known as "source reduction". Source reduction is fundamentally different and more desirable than recycling, treatment, and disposal. Whether you are an individual who is just looking for some energy or water efficiency ideas, a business seeking ways to save money or a KY EXCEL member identifying possible project ideas, this page has it all! Below are just a few resources that can help you in your efforts to reduce the amount of water and energy you use and the amount of waste you produce.

Video Resources
Video Title	Description
The Wonders of Steam	This module talks about steam and best practices for steam efficiency in industry.
Energy at Work	This module contains a general overview of how to reduce a facility's energy demand and energy costs.
Creating a Green Footprint	This module presents the basics of how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through everyday activities: heating and cooling, and planting a tree. This is a general overview in order to create a green footprint.
Energy Management: A Team Approach	A two minute video providing an overview of using a team approach for managing energy.
Energy Benchmarking: Improving Performance	A brief introductory video about the benefits of benchmarking and how to develop such a program.
Demand: Managing Electricity Loads	A short animated film designed to provide an overview of managing demands.
Electricity Bills: Decoding to Assist Energy Management	A quick video about the importance of understanding electric bills.
Mapping for Sustainability: Sus-VSM	A short video about a technique for identifying areas of improvement within a facility's process called Sustainable Value Stream Mapping.
P2 Mini Series Volume 1: Reducing Waste When Eating Out	A 5 minute video providing tips on how to reduce waste when dining out or eating fast food.
P2 Mini Series Volume 2: At Home Energy Efficiency	Looking for ideas on how to save money and energy at home? Then this brief film is for you.
P2 Mini Series: Volume 3: Saving Water at Home	This short film provides suggestions on how to use water efficiently, thus saving money and energy at home.
P2 Mini Series: Volume 4: Home Cleaning and P2	House cleaning seems like a never-ending chore. This brief video provides advice on how to clean and prevent pollution at the same time.
P2 Mini Series: Volume 5: Reducing Waste at Home	Looking for tips on how to reduce waste at home? Then this video is a must-watch.
Carbon Footprint Reduction Overview Webinar	Recording of the August 18th, 2021 webinar. Part of the 2021 carbon footprint series. Provides: an overview of what a carbon footprint is training on baselining greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions identifying opportunities to reduce GHG emissions

Document Resources
Document Title	Description
BMP Guide Energy Management	A Best Management Practice Guide focusing on developing an energy management program.
Understanding Electric Bills and Energy Management Guide	A Best Management Practice Guide designed to help companies understand their bills and use them to improve their energy management endeavors.
BMP Energy Benchmarking Guide	A Best Management Practice Guide designed to help facilities improve energy performance by benchmarking.
BMP Demand Management Guide	This Best Management Practice Guide provides an overview of how a facility can manage their electric loads and demand.
BMP Sustainable Value Stream Mapping	A Best Management Practice Guide about a technique used to identify areas of improvement known as Sustainable Value Stream Mapping.
Living Greener Tipsheet- Insect and How to Help	Everyone is in a buzz about pollinators nowadays. This printable "Living Greener Tipsheet" provides guidance on how to help insects and prevent pollution at the same time.
Living Greener Tipsheet- Water Efficiency	This printable "Living Greener Tipsheet" provides an overview of the importance of water efficiency and tips on how to use less water daily.
Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Reductions BMP Guide	This resource provides details on basic reporting and removal practices of the main greenhouse gases. While designed for the automotive sector, many of the practices mentioned in the resource can be used by others.
Automotive Painting and Pollution Prevention BMP Guide	This document will provide guidance for regulatory requirements as well as best management practices for preventing pollution associated with the painting processes utilized at auto repair shops.

Web Resources
Resource Title	Description
EPA's Green Vehicle Guide	What you drive, how you drive, and what fuel you use can impact both the environment and your pocketbook. This webpage is filled with resources to help you "green" your ride or fleet.
Living Greener	A webpage filled with guidance related to a variety of green practices and topics.
EPA's Safer Choice	EPA's SaferChoice helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and contain ingredients that are safe from human health and the environment. Check out this webpage for more details.
US Green Building Council	The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a sustainable, prosperous future through LEED, the leading program for green buildings and communities worldwide.
EPA WaterSense	Information on how to be a wise consumer of water.
ISO 50001 Energy Management	Designed to support organizations in all sectors, this ISO standard provides a practical way to improve energy use through the development of an Energy Management System (EnMS).
Green Sports Alliance	Leveraging the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we live and play.
Sustainable Events Certification and Guidance	ISO has a standard to support the organizers of events of all types intergrade sustainability into their activities.
Combined Heat and Power	Information and guidance from the EPA.
EPA's Food Recovery Challenge	EPA's Food Recovery Challenge is a voluntary incentive program in which organizations and businesses set data-driven goals and implement target strategies to reduce food waste.
EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager	EPA created Energy Star Portfolio Manager, an online tool you can use to measure and track energy and water consumption, as well as greenhouse gas emissions of one building or a whole portfolio of buildings.
Water: Use it Wisely	This website contains a home water audit and features 100 tips on conserving water.
Energy Star	A one-stop shop for energy conservation and efficiency information.
EPA- Reduce, Recycle, Reuse	Information on how to reduce the waste you produce, recycle when possible, and reuse items in a new and exciting way.
Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center	Learn how KPPC can help your business or organization benefit from customized technical services at no, or very low cost.
EPA Pollution Prevention Webpage	Pollution prevention (P2) is any practice that reduces, eliminates, or prevents pollution at its source, also know as "source reduction".