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A Publication of the Georgia Pollution Prevention Assistance Division
Spring 2000

Maxell Corporation Applies Full Cost Accounting to Environmental Efforts
by Matt Barcaskey, Pollution Prevention Engineer

I f you were driving east on Interstate 20 through Conyers, Georgia during the past year, you may have noticed a billboard promoting Maxell Corporation's local environmental efforts. Maxell has been an active participant in the Rockdale community, and 1999 proved to be a landmark year in environmental management at their Conyers facility. The year began with Maxell receiving ISO 14001 certification for their Environmental Management System (EMS) and finished with a full cost accounting study that reduced landfilled solid waste by nearly 50 percent.
The facility, which employs 175 people, makes VHS video cassettes and DDS data cartridges. Due to the nature of the products, solid waste was the most significant environmental impact at the facility. Since many previous efforts to reduce waste were limited by economics, full cost accounting was chosen as the vehicle for pursuing further reductions.
The project was led by Mike Roper, Internal Systems

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Superintendent at Maxell, and Matt Barcaskey of P2AD. Other Maxell personnel from the production, quality, and accounting departments were also involved. The process began with an assessment of waste generated at the facility. Then, the associated costs of the different types of wastes were systematically identified. The study estimated that the total waste-related cost, which included materials, overhead, and disposal, was over $1 million.
An opportunity to make a quick impact was recognized early on in the process. An examination of billing
See Maxell, page 2

Reducing Smog through Sustainable Groundskeeping
by Colin Kiefer, Pollution Prevention Engineer

Atlanta's notorious air quality problems are the topic of much debate and discussion in the metro area, especially as "Smog Season" approaches. Our high ozone levels create acute and chronic respiratory health risks, and our current status as a Severe Ozone Non-Attainment Area (as determined by the U.S. EPA, relating to our compliance with the Clean Air Act of 1990) deters new businesses (and their associated jobs and tax revenues) from moving to our region.
Many ozone reduction initiatives in place relate to reducing automobile Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and Nitrous Oxides (NOx) emissions, which create ground-level ozone when they

react with sunlight. However, one large source of VOCs and NOx that is often overlooked is groundskeeping or landscaping activities. Reducing the use of inefficient gas-powered lawn maintenance equipment is currently a focus of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division's voluntary Partners for a Smog-Free Georgia (PSG) program. This program encourages the development of plans to reduce ozone-generating emissions at the source, and recognizes that significant opportunities for improving local air quality also exist in groundskeeping or landscaping activities.
See Groundskeepmg, page 3

Director's Column

by G. Robert Kerr

As I write this column, it is a warm day, the trees are just greening and the hot, humid summers ofGeorgia seem very far away indeed. However, by the time you read this newsletter, summer will be just around the corner. Those of you who have lived in Georgia (particularly the metro Atlanta area) for awhile are very familiar with the strains placed on our natural resources by summer. Outdoor watering bans are commonplace at the local level. In the southern part of the state, large agricultural areas are irrigated during the growing season. Especially in drought years, availability of water for its many uses is threatened. The heat of summer also affects our air quality, most notably in the Atlanta ozone non-attainment area. Smog alert days are a signal for all of us to alter some of our business and personal habits. This issue focuses on a variety of topics to help our readers prepare for summer. For example, see the feature article on page 1 regarding changes in landscaping maintenance practices that can help to reduce air emissions leading to ozone. Or, consider obtaining more information from the University ofGeorgia's

Research and Education Garden on plants and landscaping practices which can help minimize the use of water (see page 5 for more information). A third article on page 6 discusses the work of the Cool Communities program and its efforts to reduce urban heat islands.
Additionally, I want to call your attention to a new feature of our newsletter, Chuck's Corner. As part of our continuing efforts to help industry and business deal with waste by-products, our new Resource Recovery Specialist, Chuck Boelkins, will be writing a column in each issue discussing recovery of a specific by-product. This issue's feature is a focus on the rebound of the cellulose fiber recycling market.

Maxell, from page 1

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each material that went into

the dumpsters were unknown, and physical inspection ofthe

disposal containers revealed that many ofthe waste materi-

als were reusable. Also, dumpster pick-ups were scheduled

to occur at regular intervals, resulting in the dumpsters

being emptied before they were full.

Initially, wastes were identified by type ofmaterial in

order to determine ifthey could be reused or recycled.

Several materials are now reused in some manner including

plastic corner guards for pallets and plastic cores from

packaging that are returned to the suppliers. Recycled

materials such as reground waste from the molding opera-

tions, corrugated cardboard, paper, aluminum, pallets, and

other plastics totaled 375 tons and brought in revenues of over $13,000 for 1999.
After observing the system ofmaterial collection, several changes were made to increase the reuse ofmaterials and decrease disposal costs. Receptacles were strategically located to make it easier for the employees to segregate materials. Unnecessary dumpster hauls were eliminated by placing disposal on an on-call basis. And, finally, employee awareness was increased through training and display of environmental information. In the second half of 1999, the number of pick-ups was reduced to an average of 13 per month, which will save $25,000 annually. Furthermore, each roundtrip between the facility and the landfill is 12 miles, so the initial reduction in pick-ups correlates to an elimination of 1,700 miles driven by the dump trucks per year.
According to the study, the most significant wasterelated cosfwas the lost raw material value of magnetic tape. Several causes of generating magnetic tape waste in the process were identified. Each category ofmagnetic tape waste was then prioritized by the total cost. Now, continuing efforts are focused on source reduction ofmagnetic tape waste. This approach helped to target the 20 percent of the
See Maxell, page 4

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Spring 2000

From the Source

Groundskeeping, from page 1

As small gas-powered engines begin to age and performance deteriorates, VOCs and NOx

Comparison of Emission Rates from Lawnmowing Equipment and Automobiles

emission rates increase. The actual

quantity of air pollutants released

and the rate at which the emissions Walk-Behind increase over time is dependent upon Mower

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the year in which the engine was manufactured and the type of engine

Rear-Engine Riding Mower

3.12

38.47 55.95

1,489.57 at 383 hours
2, 166.55 at 936 hours

24.14 35.11

25.35 at 383 Hours 36.87 at 936 Hours

design chosen. The U.S. EPA Office Riding Lawn

ofMobile Sources developed the

Tractor

4.43

79.62

3,082.76 at 1,484 hours

49.96

52 .46 at 1,484 Hours

Phase I Small Spark Ignition Engine Riding Front

Rule, affecting the market for

Mower

5.45

97.94

3,792.42 (Hours unavailable)

61.46

64.53 (Hours unavailable)

groundskeeping equipment since

1996. It was estimated that overall

VOC and NOx emissions from Post-

1996 spark-ignited engines have

decreased by 32%. The new Phase II

ruling, which takes effect in 2002,

will require manufacturers to design small gas-powered
engines to meet an additional 78% reduction in both voe

in emission rates between overhead and side-valve engines designed after 1996 become less significant.

and NOx emissions.

The above table illustrates estimated hourly emissions

Overhead valve engines produce lower VOC and carbon for new and used 4-stroke, overhead valve lawnmowing

monoxide (CO) emissions because the combustion process equipment in comparison to an average emission rate for

is faster and fuels bum more uniformly. Overhead valve

automobiles. As shown, median life is the point where 50%

engines are constructed of high-strength materials to with- of the engines of a specific model and designed in a certain

stand an increased friction and heat load and therefore, the year are scrapped. The U.S. EPA OMS Nonroad Emissions

overall lawnmower cost is slightly higher. Side-valve

Model assumes that median life represents a maximum

engines characteristically experience incomplete combustion emission factor. A Class I category as shown above repre-

(High CO emissions) and much higher levels of VOC

sents lawnmowers with displacements less than 225 cc.

emissions. However, it should be noted that the differences

It is very clear that as pre-1997, gas-powered engines

used in lawnmowing equipment approach

How To REDUCE vouR CONTRIBUTION To OzoNE FORMATION median life, they become significant mobile-

At home: Reduce lawnmowing time to one-hour increments
" Use lawnmowing equipment after 6 pm Minimize turf areas by using groundcovers
" Plant Bermuda grass seed and utilize PRIMO growth regulator to reduce grass "" growth rate

source contributors to ozone formation. When compared to average hourly automobile emission rates, aged pre-1997 lawnmowers show a greater potential to impair air quality in Metro Atlanta in an equivalent time frame. Even new small-

Require/recommend groundskeepers to. follow sustainable guidelines via written contracts, such as:
'1 Use a certain percentage of alternative equipment, such as electric-powered
equipment
'1. Discontinue use and encourage recycling of pre-1997 equipment '1 Use lawnmowers built with 4~stroke and overhead valve engine designs '1 Use high-efficiency, riewequipment '1 Use. wide mowing deck equipmentto reduce total lawnmowing time '1 Winter,proof equipment. to. slow .the deterioration/aging process (drain all oil
and fuel, clean the engine, and thoroughly inspect all major components)
Change qil as specified by manufacturer
Keep mower blades sharp and underside of mower clean
Clean or replace air filters, conduct tune ups, and adjl/St carburetor on regular
basis
'1 Use .non-spill gasoline containers

engine models, while showing a slightly lower emission rate than the average automobile on the road, play a significant role in smog development, primarily due to the quantity being used by consumers. Discontinuing the use of gas-powered lawnmowers and trimmers altogether, in favor of electric-powered or manual equipment is the ideal solution. If complete conversion is not feasible, an organization should evaluate the current groundskeeping
See Groundskeepmg, page 7

From the Source

Spring 2000

Page 3

Chuck's Corner: Focus on Fibers

1n tlieiecyc1et'.s.w6ri<.tthereitref6uimaj(kcategorfos . 1ust~s:Pa!Jeifilill's:Pi6d.u2es!Jegific7iJ!od.uciS,tlieyila\ie

of materials: fibei;s, 1lletals, minerals, <lD.dplastics. . Ea,ch
type has.an often bwiloering arr~y of sub9ategor1esthat

specificcrequir~me11ts forthef~eostockofrecycled tlbers
thattheyuse.. As~t~mativesto.tlleuse'.orvirgin wooo pulp

are precjsely define<l by chemists; brokers, anded-usersof .th~re fil'e.fi~~:1~;~~e,t~categone~of-waste paper: pulp

recycled materials. Following is a very simplified classifi-, substii:Utes{high-grade deinking~ mixed paper; newsprint;

cation of fibers:

and.co~gated., Ea~p_ofthesefypes,bf'faste fiberhasits

".'ary Natural fibers incluoe cellulose, cotton, hemp, and own marJ.<:et an4 prices may s~arPlY depending on

flax from plants, and animal hait; and

geogi;aphi'? location. s,trong ~e~and by Asian countries for

Synthetic fibers are derived from petroleum-based old c~nvgated W:fil.geriera,te.higJiei prices in We~t coast port

polymers, such as nylon and polypropylene;

cities than in 9lljiag9.otA.t1fu?.~~- .'f:~ejbb;()fma,tcltjng .

"Paper'.' is the generic word for .f!at sheets usually made available,wastep~pei witII't!ie Illills'ifoquirenients has been from cellulose fib~rs.froin.trees. . Today'spaper iildlis-y ..... the J>J;eyin9e.of~papef:.Stock;d~a,'letswhobroketed oeals by produces over2SO.thous<ll1d tonsofpa,Jjerand paperooatd" p~one ~~~tax.~ '.~o\,Vever wiiJiiI1~11elast yeara portjon bf
is eyery(fay. Oyer half of ~at m,ade f'roll1 recy:ded.'niateri, .. th~ fibir rriat~t!J:a,s.spifte(ifo the fntemet where the imme-

als: corrugated cardboarq, computer paper, office paper, . .
newspriiit, magazines, catalogs, phone books, and juiik mail. Tue term "fiber market" is us.ed. to describe the market ec.onomics of national.a:ri<l intei;mtional supply and

di~{;y'~ 9()\r~llience pf e::cottmierce are available regard-
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de.mand for the many different types ()frecycled paper that are used by paper mills. Like any other 9ollll!1()d:ity the demano/supply relationship varies as a function of variables

A Few Paper Market Websites www.FiberMarket.com

such as labor costs, weather:, the price of oil, andwhether or

www.FiberMarketNews.com

notthe spotted.owl. nests in a forest. The export demand for Americanrecycled.fiberis strongly influenced by the . strength ofthe manufacturing economies in Pacific Rim

www.forestweb.com www.PaperExchange.com

and Latin American countries.'

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS causes that resulted in 80 percent of

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2000 GOVERNOR'S AWARD
FOR POLLUTION PREVENTION

the waste. Gains as a result of pollution
prevention are expected to continue into 2000. "Full cost accounting and

Recognizing organizations who demonstrate outstanding

environmental management have combined to provide positive results at

leadership and commitment to Georgia's environment through innovative pollution prevention efforts.

Maxell Corporation of America," explains Mike Roper. "Max.ell's involvement with P2AD and the result-

ing full cost accounting project were

AWARD CATEGORIES
Industry Government Academia Commercial/Service Industry Non-profit Organizations Farmers/Producers

APPLICATION DEADLINE
August 4, 2000
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tina Williams (404) 651-5120

brought about by pollution prevention initiatives realized through the ISO 14000 based EMS. The result is better management of environmental issues using sound business practices. Combining business issues, social responsibility and EMS requirements in this

manner provides a real incentive to

An awards ceremony is scheduled for September 2000 to present

continue using full cost accounting

the winners with the Governors Award

results as a means of ensuring con-

tinual improvement."
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Spring 2000

From the Source

Polllltion Prevention Partners (P3) Program Update
by:RochelleRoutthan, Program Manager

State Research and Education Garden Open for Tours
by Susan Varlamoff, Guest Writer

Applications for the Pollution PreveD:tion fartneps (P3) Programare 11ow available online. Jo downlo~d your copy, .go to the P2AJ) website (www.ganet.org/dnr/p2ad),
click on "Reco~ition Program,"and then go to ''Pollution
Prevention Partners." fus1ructforts .and application
worksheets for all three levels(Entry,Achievem.ent, and Model) are on th.e web site. Additionally, current Partners are now displayed on the site;
All manufacturers thatwishto applY for a Governor's
Award must first be P3 certified. Therefore, now is the
time to submit your application for the P3 program. P2AD is available to assist you: in completing your application, should you have any questions.
On a related note, .allP3.participants will receive a survey, which willgive you the opportuhity to provide input on the program.. Yoursggestions wiU provide P 2AD with valuable infoim:ationregarqfugyourimpressions.ofthe program. Ifyou are interested incom.pletirtg the survey, and did not receive one or need another, please contact the P3 Program Managerat(404) 651'-5120.

With spring on the way, research assistants, Master Gardeners, and staff are busy digging in the dirt preparing the University of Georgia's Research & Education Garden for this year's activities. Officials from the U.S. EPA, Board of the Department of Natural Resources, and P2AD will tour the Garden in May. With garden clubs and school groups also arranging visits, the schedule is filling up. Workshop speakers are being secured and a fall open house is being planned. This summer 3,000 4-H students from Camp Fulton will spend halfdays at the Garden learning environmental horticulture.
To assist with dissemination ofinformation, a Garden web site is under development. Soon online visitors can tour the Garden, see the schedule of events, and obtain gardening information. The Research & Education Garden, located in Griffin, Georgia, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Susan Varlamoff at (770) 229-3367.

DoD Conducts Recycled Carpet Demonstration Project

It looks the same andperforms as well as other carpets; however, a closer look reveals more underfoot.

by Stephanie Busch, Pollution Prevention Specialist

The

Department

of Defense

(DoD) P2

Partnership's

Solid Waste

and Recycling

Workteam

has chosen

Construction

Lt. Dale Seeley, NSCS points out carpet preferences to Mark Collier, C&A

and Demolition (C&D)

waste as a
2
focus for identifying P opportunities within DoD. The

Team has been working to identify impediments to reducing

and recycling C&D waste and to promote green building

practices and the use of environmentally preferable

materials. It was discovered during the Team's research

that several bases had reported problems with using

recycled-content carpet; however, it was determined that

most of the carpet installed was not desi~ed for high

traffic areas and that most of the unpleasant experiences could have been avoided if the person purchasing the carpet had been informed about the carpets' specifications. To dispel fears that recycled-content carpet is inferior, the Workteam asked a base to conduct a demonstration project.
The Naval Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia agreed to install recycled-content carpet in a new recreation building for this pilot. Habitat TM was selected to be the product for the trial, a new carpet line containing not only 100% recycled-content carpet but recycled-content face fiber recently introduced by Collins & Aikman, a commercial carpet manufacturer located in Georgia. Additional environmental benefits ofthis product are its "peel and stick" feature that reduces voes during installation, and its 100% recyclability by Collins & Aikman at the end of its useful life. Collins & Aikman generously agreed to donate a percentage of the carpet to the project. Look for results of the pilot in the next edition of From the Source. To learn more about Collins & Aikman's floorcoverings, visit their web page at www.powerbond.com. For more information about the Workteam's solid waste activities contact Stephanie Busch at (404) 651-5120.

From the Source

Spring 2000

Page 5

"Cool Communities": A New and Emerging Strategy for Pollution Prevention
by Lucie Griggs, Guest Writer

Heat islands are created when the built environment in an area increases dramatically as vegetation is eliminated, causing temperatures in the area to become several degrees (generally 6 to 10 degrees F) warmer than nearby natural environments. This phenomenon has been measured in the Metro Atlanta area in recent decades, as depicted in the aerial infared photographs shown here. The black areas in these photos reflect the built environment, and the dark gray reflect vegetation and tree cover. Clearly in the 21 year period between these photos, the tree cover has diminished greatly as the heat-concentrating built areas have increased. The impact of this phenomenon on air and water quality are often overlooked, but have recently become the focus of major research projects at NASA, EPA, and DOE as well as respected universities.
Heat accelerates ozone formation and increases demand for air conditioning (indirectly creating more emissions from power generation); and high surface temperatures of impermeable surfaces increase the temperature and volume of storm-water runoff. Certain structures, especially asphalt parking lots and dark roofs, are much hotter, retain heat longer, and can affect the air temperature of entire neighborhoods. Studies show that by increasing the reflectivity (albedo) ofthese surfaces, planting more trees, and reducing the capacity of these structures to store heat, the high ambient temperature can be reduced and the potential for ozone formation will also be reduced.

The above photos reflect the increase in temperature in the metro Atlanta area.from 1972 to 1993. The lighter color shows base temperatures, and rings ofdarker color show increase in temperature. On the left, in 1972 only a small area ofelevated temperature existed, centered around downtown and Hartsfield International Airport. On the right, in 1993, temperatures have increased by 9-12 degrees F, and the heat islands have extended to much ofthe northern and eastern suburbs (Source: American Forests Global Releaf2000).
"Cool Communities" strategies combine reflective roofing, lighter-colored and permeable paving materials (such as porous concrete), and strategic tree planting to provide simple, cost-effective, and innovative approaches to pollution prevention. These measures, used as a "system," increase the effectiveness of heat island mitigation and can be implemented for new development, retro-fitting, and during normal maintenance cycles.
For information on "Cool Communities" in Georgia, please contact: Lucie Griggs, Cool Communities Regional Director, 204 Broad St., Suite A, Rome, GA 30161. Phone/Fax: (706) 295-7540, email: lwgriggs@hotrnail.com.

Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollution From Your Home

by David Gipson, Pollution Prevention Specialist
P2AD, along with Georgia Adopt-A-Stream, has developed a colorful and informative educator-focused poster entitled "You're the Solution to Water Pollution",
which addresses how to reduce nonpoint source pollution resulting from activities around the home. P2AD is also designing a new brochure similar to the poster but easier to carry in your back pocket. To order posters or brochures, call P2AD at (404) 651-5120 or (800) 685-2443.

The goals of Georgia Adopt-A-Stream are to (1) increase public awareness of the state's nonpoint source pollution and water quality issues, (2) provide citizens with the tools and training to evaluate and protect their local waterways, (3) encourage partnerships between citizens and their local government, and (4) to collect quality baseline water-quality data. To accomplish these goals, Georgia Adopt-A-Stream encourages individuals and communities to adopt sections of streams, wetlands, lakes, or rivers.
The EPD Adopt-A-Stream Program offers training and support in watershed assessments and mapping, visual surveys of stream and wetlands, biological and chemical water quality monitoring, habitat assessments, and river cleanups. To get involved, call (404) 675-1639.

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Spring 2000

From the Source

GreenPrints 2000
by Stephanie Busch, Pollution Prevention Specialist
This February, P2AD was

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pleased to be a sponsor of



GreenPrints, one of the premier conferences in the country

on sustainable construction and design. The conference is

hosted by Southface Energy Institute, an Atlanta-based

non-profit that is one of the foremost leaders in the country

on sustainable design and construction. Over 950 people

"Successful

attended the conference in Atlanta on February 7-8, 2000.

companies, or

Conference sessions focused

natural capitalist businesses, will be those that take their values from

on construction ecology, smart growth, urban ecology, sustainable transportation, and green building systems.
Amory Lovins, co-founder

their customers,

of the Rocky Mountain

their designs from nature, and their discipline from the marketplace."

Institute, delivered the keynote address at the visionary dinner. Mr. Lovins, recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the 28

-Amory Lovins, people world-wide to "most speaking at Greenprints likely change the course of
2000 business in the '90s", shared

his vision for a "new business

model" that would change business as we know

it as we enter into the 21st century, as detailed in his most

recent book Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Indus-

trial Revolution (co-authored with Paul Hawken and Hunter

Lovins). Mr. Lovins enthralled the audience as he spoke of

a new industrial revolution where natural capital is scarce

and those businesses which incorporate the principles of

natural capitalism will succeed.

Ray Anderson, Chairman and President of Interface,

received the first Argon Award for his many contributions

and his commitment to sustainability. For additional

conference highlights, visit Southface's home page at

www.southface.org.

America Recycles Day in GA
by Stephanie Busch, Pollution Prevention Specialist The third annual America Recycles Day in Georgiawas
held on November 15, 1999. This event is held nationally to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and "closing the loop" by purchasing products made from recycledcontent materials. Over 14,000pledges to recycle and buy recycled-content products were submitted from Georgia residents, and over $7,000 worth of prizes were awarded in Georgia alone. Prizes included a video camera, recycled plastic lawn furniture, a $1,000 gift certificate for carpeting, a year's newspaper subscription, bicycles, computers, savings bonds, a year's supply of beverages bottled .in glass, and environmental craft kits. Afterthe. sta~e prize drawing, pledges were sent to the. national America Recycles Day event for a drawing for a trip for four to Disney World and to be eligible for the "American Green Dream House" to be awarded in 2000.
Over 175 businesses, governments, schools, and organizations participated in America Recycles Day in Georgia. A sampling of the events held ih Georgia included:
Keep Sandy Springs/North Fulton Beautiful hdd its annual "Race to Recycle' with 160 runners participating. Students in the area also collected 1,250 athletic shoes.for NIKE to recycle into pavement for school parking lots.
The U.S. Postal Service's Atfanta District collected over 4,000 pledge cards from their employees; employees submitting pledges were eligible to win VCRs and televisions.
Keep Troup County Beautiful held a recycled art contest in tlie elementary schools.
A statewide school essay contest - Jessica Wolf, Emily Cassandra, and Henry Holder won first place in the elementary, middle, and high school divisions, respectively. Each winner received a $500 savings bond from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation.
For more information about America Recycles Day in Georgia or how you or your business can participate in this year's event, visit otlline at www.georgiarecycles.org.

Groundskeeping, from page 3
equipment fleet and specific practices being used to determine where air quality impacts can be reduced. Opportunities to reduce ozone-forming emissions during groundskeeping activities are provided in the box on page 3.
Improving the quality of living for all Metro Atlanta residents through reducing ozone-forming emission sources is the ultimate goal of the PSG Program. All of the measures described within this report will help prevent significant deterioration oflocal air quality. By implementing

these pollution prevention recommendations an organization will be actively assisting the state of Georgia in improving overall sustainability. The PSG Program welcomes participation from any organization. For additional information relating to ozone-reducing groundskeeping, contact Colin Kiefer of P2AD at (404) 651-5120. For further information about the PSG Program, contact Tom Shillock of PSG at (404) 363-7034.

From the Source

Spring 2000

Page 7

Improving Drinking Water for the Georgia Cherokee

A joint project between the Georgia Tribe ofEastern Cherokee, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Lumpkin County Extension Service, and Georgia Farm*A *Syst Program

by Tina Williams, Pollution Prevention Specialist
The Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee shares a proud and rich history in North Georgia. There are over 700 tribal members in the area surrounding Well curbing demonstration, Watershed Dahlonega, Health Outreach Field Day, August 1999. Georgia. These persons are direct descendants of survivors going back to the Cherokee removal in the "Trail of Tears". Many of the Cherokee, who live in Dahlonega, have their drinking water supplied by groundwater wells. Increasing development in the North Georgia area, agricultural practices, and the age of groundwater wells located on their land led the Cherokee Project to assess watershed issues and the condition of their drinking water wells. A comprehensive study using the Georgia Farm*A*Syst program (Farm*A*Syst) helped to improve the water quality through well testing, curbing demonstrations, news articles, and water quality workshops. These activities have informed the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee about their current drinking water conditions and future needs. Farm*A*Syst is an interagency partnership that provides Georgia's farmers a voluntary means to become environmentally pro-active in managing their farms and ultimately protecting ground water and preventing pollution. This program, like the national program that it is modeled after, focuses on identifying potential sources of contamination, supplying information on corrective actions, and ultimately encouraging the farmer to form an action plan to address concerns. The program provides a tool that will assist farmers and rural residents in identifying potential sources of risk by asking questions about their facilities and management practices. Georgia Farm*A*Syst is supported by Georgia P2AD, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia College ofAgricultural and Environmental Sciences, and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In addition, funding has been provided by the EPA 319(h) grant. The program consists of twenty indi-

vidual assessments that focus on specific areas of water

quality, storage and handling practices, animal production,

and land management. Each of these assessments provides

the framework for evaluating relative pollution risks at a

specific site, while the fact sheets provide information on

specific action plans and sources of technical, financial, and

educational assistance.

During the 1998 Annual Georgia Tribe of the Eastern

Cherokee meeting, Georgia Farm*A*Syst materials on

water quality and well curbing were distributed to 54 tribal

members. The following spring, a letter was sent describing

the Farm*A*Syst program to 470 tribal members. Through funding provided by P2AD, on-site assessments were

conducted at various groundwater wells owned by interested

tribal members. An on-site nitrate test and well water test

were sent to the University Lab for analysis as a result of

each visit.

In August 1999, the "Watershed Health Outreach Field

Day" was conducted to inform the Georgia Tribe of Eastern

Cherokee of methods to improve water quality through well

testing and curbing demonstrations. Over 50 individuals

attended the "Watershed Health Outreach Field Day." As a

result of the project, many of Georgia's Cherokee

The USDA-NRCS has

have improved the condition of their drinking water through the construction of well curbings, maintenance of their private wells, and management of

been working with the Cherokee in a partnership role to assess conservation needs as required by current USDA Outreach to

the land surrounding the well locations. It is estimated that the program reached a total of 2,700 individuals throughout surrounding communities and increased their aware-

under-served minority goals. This program shows the commitment that USDA Agencies have to serve the needs ofall clients.

ness of drinking water protection.

Larry Coburn USDA-NRCS

Some helpful hints for

improving drinking water include:

Testing drinking well water,

Inspecting the well for leaks and damage regularly,

Constructing a concrete curbing around the well

casing,

Sealing any unused wells, and

Preventing the storage and/or mixing of pesticides

and fertilizers around or upslope from a well.

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Spring 2000

From the Source

Plenary Session Advances Military P2 Partnership

by Suzanne Burnes, Pollution Prevention Specialist

P2AD's partnership efforts with state and regional

Department ofDefense (DoD) representatives developed

further at a recent plenary session held at the Marine Corps

Logistics Base (MCLB), Albany. Environmental staff from

all branches of the military met to discuss P2 initiatives as

they relate to DoD installations in the state of Georgia, and

in the southeast region.

Kicking off the session with words of support for P2

initiatives were Colonel Larry P. Cole, Commander, MCLB,

Major General Paul M. Lee, Jr., Commander, Marine Corps Materiel Command, and Bob Kerr, Director, P2AD. The

Commanders emphasized the military's responsibility for

leading the surrounding community in P2 efforts, and Mr. Kerr

followed by recognizing installations such as Robins Air Force

Base and Fort Stewart for their model P2 programs.

Workteam Updates

The Solid Waste and Recycling Workteam, represented by Stephanie Busch, P2AD, reported that current priority

areas for this team include household hazardous waste

(HHW), construction and demolitiort (C&D) waste, and

recycling market development. The Workteam has com-

pleted the first chapter of the Solid Waste Recycling Re-

source Guide, and has been involved in researching carpet

purchasing practices and carpet recycling opportunities at

military bases.

P2 Policy and Planning Workteam Chair Rochelle Routman, P2AD, queried the session participants regarding

ideas for future

direction. As the

team has reached

its primary

objectives, she

proposed that the

team re-focus

their efforts.

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MCLB sLawson Viinn explainspallet rebuild
program, operated by Andrew Prater (right)

Reduction Workteam Chair
Bill Vondersmith, P2AD, discussed

his team's assessment ofvehicle maintenance operations at

Fort Gordon. P2 improvements at Fort Gordon were re-

viewed, and reorganization ofthe Workteam to diversify team

activities and increase the flow ofinformation to the partner-

ship was discussed. The Workteam is currently looking for

opportunities to conduct additional assessments at installations. Jancie Hatcher, P2AD, and Ed Engbert, Army Southern

Regional Environmental Office (SREO), Co-Chairs for the

Technology Transfer Workteam, presented an update on the team's latest efforts to increase communication within and outside the Georgia DoD P2 Partnership. Ac-

complishments

Steve Allen, MCLB, shows visitors the

include publication of MCLB HazMat Pharmacy

fact sheets, a bro-

chure, establishment of a regional listserve, and addition of

the Georgia DoD P2 Partnership Page to the DoD Environ-

mental Network for Information Exchange (DENIX)

(www.denix.osd.mil). The Workteam intends in the coming

months to explore the possibility ofnet-meeting capabilities,

develop a transportable booth to disseminate partnership

successes, and use the Governor's P2 Award process for

increasing technology transfer.

Command Survey Results

P2AD 's Bob Donaghue provided session participants

with information about the Military Leadership Forum, held

on September 29, 1999. Following this meeting ofmilitary

commanders regarding the DoD P2 partnership, P2AD

surveyed command level participants to determine their

environmental priorities. The results ofthe survey indicated

that improving state/DoD relations, resource limitations, and

issues relating to outsourcing/privatization ofinstallation

functions were of concern to commanders. The top environ-

mental priority for commanders was reducing hazardous and

toxic chemical use at their installations, a priority shared by

the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD).

Commanders also saw additional opportunities for increas-

ing recycling programs for C&D waste, cardboard and

paper, and for coordinating recycling programs with neigh-

boring communities.

Regional DoD P2 Partnership

Claire Prince ofthe Center for Environmental Policy at the University of South Carolina's Institute of Public Affairs (CEP) presented an introduction to the regional DoD P2 partnership. The mission of this first regional DoD P2 partnership in the country is to explore new technologies, transfer lessons learned, minimize duplicative efforts, network, and create new P2 opportunities. The regional partnership is intended to compliement, not replace or duplicate work being done through the state partnerships.

See DoD, page 10

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Page 9

Fifth Annual Southeast Recycling Investment,

Environmental Business Forum to be Held

The 5th Annual Southeast

Recycling Investment and Environ-

mental Business Forum will be held

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September 20, 2000 in Charlotte. The Forum offers expanding recycling companies the opportunity to

present their business plans to private investors, venture

capitalists, bankers, economic developers, and recycling

officials. This year, the Forum has been broadened to

include expanding environmental businesses and programs

specifically for the investment community.

The South Carolina Recycling Market Development

Advisory Council again will host the Forum, along with

partnering states throughout the Southeast.

"I have been involved with the Investment Forum since

its inception," David Kirkpatrick of the Sustainable Jobs

Fund in Durham, NC, said. "The Forum is an efficient way

for investors to meet entrepreneurs with exciting technolo-

gies and market opportunities."

Investment forums help entrepreneurs sharpen their

business skills and expand their network in several ways.

"The forum not only introduced us to investors and lenders,

it provided us with valuable training and experience we've

continued to use in the process of raising capital," said

Carlos Gutierrez, president of United Resource Recovery, a

PET recycler in Spartanburg, and presenter at the 1999

Forum.

Southeastern recycling and environmental compa-

nies seeking capital should submit their business plans to the South Carolina

"The Forum is an efficient way

Recycling Market Develop- for investors to

ment Advisory Council by June 30, 2000. For presenter applications or sponsorship or registration information, contact Ted

meet entrepreneurs with exciting technologies and market oppor-

Campbell at 803-737-0477 tunities."

or at tcampbel@

-David Kirkpatrick,

commerce.state.sc.us.

Sustainable Jobs Fund

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wobdpallef~ annually: :Anoth~rwaste stream tecyckd at the contactSuzam1e Bumesat(404)651-5120.

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From the Source

USER SURVEY

In an effort to assure that this and other P2AD publications are useful to our readers, P2AD would like you to give us some feedback. We are here to serve you and to do so, we need to know what information you find helpful. As a result of feedback we receive, we will be making some changes to both the appearance and content of our publications. Please take a moment to answer these questions, and either fax this form to us directly at (404) 651-5130, call us at (404) 6515120, or drop us a quick email at p2ad@ix.netcom.com. Thanks for your participation!

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2. How much of From the Source do you usually read?
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3. Do you find the publication overall to be useful?
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4. How frequently do From the Source articles inspire you to make changes to your operations, or to encourage your management/owners to make changes?
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New Staff Spotlight

P2AD has welcomed two new members to its staff in recent months, and would like to take this opportunity to introduce them to our readers. Suzanne Burnes joined the staff in December 1999, and Chuck Boelkins came aboard in February 2000.
Suzanne Burnes comes to P2AD as a Pollution Prevention Specialist after seven years of hazardous waste management consulting to the U.S. EPA and U.S. Army. Suzanne's desktop publishing and technical writing skills serve the office well through her preparation ofnewsletters, case studies, and other publications. She is also responsible for P2AD's participation in the Regional DoD P2 Partnership, and manages P2AD's outreach to the hospitality industry.
Suzanne has lived in Atlanta for 11 years, and resides in East Atlanta. She serves on the Board of Directors for the neighborhood's SouthStar Community Development Corporation, and is active in many community activities as well as environmental organizations such as The Georgia Conservancy. She holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from Warren Wilson College, and spends much of her free time working in her garden with the help of her dog.

Chuck Boelkins joins P2AD as a Resource Recovery Specialist who will assist our clients with their recycling issues and opportunities. Prior to this position, Chuck served Rockdale County, Georgia for seven years as Recycling and Solid Waste Manager. He is a Certified Recycling Manager (by SWANA) and has contributed to Department of Community Affairs training workshops for recycling coordinators and Pay-As-You-Throw programs.
Chuck and his wife, Sue Chappell - who is a native Atlantan - have lived in Conyers for 20 years. He has been active in his community, serving as chairman ofthe land-use planning committee and recycling advisory committee. He is a member of the Rockdale Rotary Club, a graduate of Leadership Rockdale, and is on the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity.
He holds a PhD in Research Design and Experimental Analysis from Stanford University and has held teaching and research positions at several major universities. Chuck is an avid bass fisherman and is looking forward to sharing with his two young grandsons the thrill oflanding a Georgia lunker.

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