Pollution Control Auto Body Experts earns environmental award By Christopher Dunagan , Sun Staff Auto shop receives an Environstar award. EnviroStars, administered by the Bremerton-Kitsap County Health District, has joined forces with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, the Autobody Craftsman Association and the Automotive Service Association. They have created a pilot program to encourage automotive businesses to protect the environment. In business since 1991, owner Jim Kurle and his staff consider the environment in every aspect of their repair business, McCloskey said. The firm uses solvents with low volatility to prevent air pollution.
Paints are all lead-free.
Cars are washed with biodegradable, non-phosphate soap. The company recycles used oil, antifreeze, refrigerant and waste paint along with sheetmetal, cardboard, paper, batteries and repairable plastics, she said. Computerized paint-mixing calculates the appropriate amount of paint for a given job, thus minimizing paint waste. The firm's advanced-technology spray booth includes a special filtration system to capture airborne particles.