Canadian Automotive Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Project
(CVMA Project)

The CVMA Project was the first Canadian voluntary pollution prevention Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in May 1992. The CVMA Project MOU has been renewed to December 31, 2000, with enhancements. It builds upon the results and successes that have been achieved over the six-year history of the agreement. To date, approximately 6 759 metric tonnes of listed targeted substances and 332 871 metric tonnes of other substances and wastes have been reduced and/or eliminated. The task force is currently preparing the sixth progress report for release in the Summer of 1999 and is reaching out to other suppliers and interested parties. An additional 24 case studies will be highlighted in the report, bringing the total number of reported case studies to 114 since May 1992. (more)

Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Project
(APMA Project)

The third progress report from the APMA Project task force will be released in April 1999. Over 1 189 metric tonnes of substances of concern have been reduced and/or eliminated in 44 case studies since December 1993. A majority of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) companies have committed to the ISO 14001 standard, for implementation during 1999. Members of the APMA Project along with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and Proctor & Redfern Ltd. have developed an ISO 14001 Implementation Guide, specifically targeted to automotive parts companies in Canada. (more)

The Clean Marine Project

This project, although it has no formal MOU, is the only project to have business, government, and academia working together on the task force steering committee to achieve environmental stewardship. The Partnership members will work towards preventing and reducing water, air and land pollution from recreational boating activities in Ontario and across Canada through voluntary environmental stewardship and pollution prevention initiatives. (more)

The Green Clean Project

The Green Clean Project was a voluntary pollution prevention initiative to explore water-based cleaning as an alternative to non-aqueous solvents, particularly perchloroethylene (perc) used in the dry cleaning industry Partners: The four partners involved in this project are Environment Canada, Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Ontario Fabricare Association (OFA), and the Korean Dry Cleaners Association (KDA). Targeted Substances: Perchloroethylene (PERC) is the only substance targeted by this project. PERC is used by over 80% of Ontario dry cleaners, and is designated as toxic to the environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Approximately 2 tonnes of PERC use have been reduced as a result of Aqueous cleaning. (more)

Ontario Printing and Graphics Industry Pollution Prevention Project

Three progress reports have been completed that reflect of the task force is currently in draft form and reflects the commitment of twenty companies participating in the project. A web site has been developed to encourage and assist the printing industry to incorporate various pollution prevention strategies at their facilities. Key activities for the next two years include promoting pollution prevention actions through the checksheet/guidebook to small and medium sized printers, adding volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as a priority target for pollution prevention actions by printers, and enhancing the procedures for verifying the progress of facility pollution prevention plans. (more)

Metal Finishing Industry Pollution Prevention Project (MFI Project)

The fifth progress report of the MFI Project task force was released in September 1998. Over 234 metric tonnes of additional waste has been reduced and/or eliminated, for a project total of almost 2 186 metric tonnes since June 1993. There are 22 metal finishing companies participating in the project, with a total of 29 documented case studies. Eighty employees from 31 organizations have completed training in pollution prevention planning. An addendum to the Project MOU was drafted and released for public comment in October 1998. Once signed, the project will be extended to December 31, 2000. (more)

Livestock Manure Pollution Prevention Project

Initiated in late 1996, this project aims to produce verifiable approaches to reducing fish kills and habitat degradation caused by manure spills and run-off from livestock operations. To support this aim an extensive public education campaign has been initiated. Over 20,000 of each of the three brochures dealing with manure, farming and healthy fish habitat, as well as other related literature have been distributed to thousands of farmers at the large annual farm shows in Ontario and through community group mailings. (more)

Greenhouse Pollution Prevention Project

This project is investigating methods that would allow greenhouses to recirculate fertilizer runoff without inhibiting plant growth. Annual progress reports for the years 1995–1998 have been produced and are available upon request. Participating groups are planning a demonstration project with a commercial greenhouse to illustrate the benefits of a fertilizer recirculating system to commercial flower growers. (more)

Golf Course Eco-Efficiency GreenLinks Rating

The goal of the GreenLinks Rating Project is to improve the overall eco-efficiency at various golf courses in Ontario by reducing the amount and timing of use of pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides. Other objectives include improving energy use, reducing water consumption, and improving natural habitats for wildlife on land and in the water. Currently 27 golf courses are participating and have completed baseline audits.