Pollution Prevention for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastics/Composites

A Guide for Fiberglass Operations from Ecology's technical assistance team.

Top Tips for Pollution Prevention for Fiberglass-reinforced Plastics/Composites

Success Story: Lasco Bathware

Lasco Bathware  in Yelm, Washington completed their project in January 2007.  Annual savings of over $130,000 have been realized, with an expected additional $30,000 following implementation of all remaining actions.  Lasco Bathware significantly improved productivity, reduced energy consumption, and reduced the generation of solid waste.  

Lean and Environment—Washington has more information on this process

Profile of the Plastic Resins and Man-made Fibers Industry  links to EPAs Compliance Assistance Sector Notebooks website. The Notebooks provide a holistic approach by integrating processes, applicable regulations and other relevant environment information.

 Fiberglass Industry Technical Assistance from Minnesota's Technical Assistance Program

Pollution Prevention Resource Center Topic Hubs™

The following are applicable Topic Hubs™ at the Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) website. The site includes background information, pollution prevention opportunities, reasons for change, where to go for help, and links to more information for and about this sector.

Fiberglass Fabrication  

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International Finance Corporation EH&S Guidelines (scroll down)

P2 Resource Exchange