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Industry/Community P2 Initiatives

The Government of Canada is committed to pollution prevention and is taking action by integrating pollution prevention into laws, policies and programs; working with industry and businesses to find ways to prevent the creation of pollution from their operations; and educating the public on the roles they play in pollution prevention. Environment Canada - Ontario Region is working with a number of industry sectors and organizations to promote pollution prevention initiatives and emission reductions.

An industrial pollution prevention program addresses all types of waste and represents an ongoing, thorough examination of the operations at a facility with the goal of avoiding or minimizing the creating of waste. An effective industrial pollution prevention program will:

  • Protect the environment
  • Protect employees and the health of the public
  • Reduce operating costs
  • Enhance company's image within the community
  • Reduce liabilities
  • Improve employee morale and participation

Industry Sectors

Automotive Manufacturing Industry

The Canadian Automotive Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Project is a partnership between the automotive industry and government to promote pollution prevention. This partnership began in 1992 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the CVMA, Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Annual progress reports have been published documenting achievements made throughout each year of the project.

Automotive Parts Manufacturing Industry

In 1993, a government/industry Memorandum of Understanding was negotiated for the automotive parts manufacturing industry to seek a voluntary, verifiable reduction and/or elimination of the use, generation or release of toxic substances by this sector. The MOU has been renewed twice and will be replaced by a new Environmental Performance Agreement.

Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Industry

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Camp Green Canada

In Canada, concern is growing about the treatment and disposal of waste from recreational vehicle and boat holding tanks. Many owners are unknowingly using toxic chemicals in their on-board waste systems and are unaware of the environmental and the human health consequences of using these products. For example, some of these chemicals may cause problems in campground and marina septic systems, increasing the possibility of contaminating the soil as well as ground and surface water. In addition, there are potential health risks for all forms of life, including the people using these chemicals.

Car Wash - Community and Certification Program

Washing a car in the driveway uses 440 litres of water, toxins removed from the car and as well as the various soaps and finishes applied to cars are discharged into the storm sewer system and into our lakes and rivers. Commercial carwashes must filter the water and remove the toxins before discharging to the sewer system. In February 2002, the Canadian Carwash Association, RiverSides and Environment Canada met to discuss their plan for a carwash industry self-certification program. This program is intended to be an integral part of the ongoing "Take Me Out To The Carwash" campaign by identifying the carwashes implementing the best environmentally safe practices.

Clean Marine

The Ontario Marine Operators Association (OMOA), Environment Canada, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and over twenty marine industry professionals formed the Clean Marine Partnership. This is a voluntary program of "Environmental Best Practices" for the marine industry that is recognized as the leader in North America. Over 100 OMOA member marinas have been enrolling in the Clean Marine Program to ensure that their marinas are implementing environmentally sound practices to protect our environment.

Dry Cleaning Industry

Golf Course

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Metal Finishing Industry

  • Memorandum of Understanding

Printing and Graphics Industry

  • Memorandum of Understanding between Environment Canada, Ontario Ministry of Environment, Ontario Printing and Imaging Association and the Printing Equipment Supply Dealers' Association and the participating printing companies in Ontario expired March 31, 2001. For updates and previous progress reports contact Sheelagh Hysenaj at sheelagh.hysenaj@ec.gc.ca

  • CleanPrint Canada was developed to build on the successes of the Printing and Graphics Pollution Prevention Task Force and includes representatives from the printing industry, suppliers, government and others to focus on the common goals of environmental protection and economic strength within the printing industry of Canada;

    • informs printers about the business advantages of integrating pollution prevention and environmental management systems into their operations;
    • encourages and assists printers to improve their environmental performance and reduce their consumption of resources and energy;
    • supports and encourages the development and adoption of clean technologies and pollution prevention practices among the printing industry;
    • may influence customer demands for improved environmental performance;
    • encourages printers to share their environmental successes with each other and the public; and
    • reports publicly on the progress and achievements made.
    • CleanPrint Canada www.cleanprint.org

  • Negotiations for a Screenprinting Environmental Performance Agreement is underway (contact Sheelagh Hysenaj at sheelagh.hysenaj@ec.gc.ca)

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