Length of time to complete a P2 SEP assessment is usually one year, but will vary depending on size of the facility and complexity of operations. A schedule with milestone reports will be established for any lengthy activity. In addition, measurable reductions of pollutants in the facility's emissions or discharges may be used to define project completion. Source reduction is any effort to reduce, at the source, the quantity of waste generated, toxic chemical use, or any release to the environment. Source reduction prevents the generation of waste through measures such as product or process changes.
Recycling means to use, reuse, or reclaim a material.
Recycling does not include burning waste as fuel. Water conservation and energy efficiency also constitute pollution prevention. Treatment and control devices include equipment and processes such as air scrubbers, wet scrubbers, and bag houses. Resource Documents Pollution Prevention in Ohio's Environmental Enforcement Settlements, Ohio EPA , April 1996. Pollution Prevention in Ohio Enforcement Settlements, Analysis and Update , Ohio EPA, September 1995.