IDEALS Community: Illinois Waste Management and Research Center (WMRC)

Practical & Effective Ways to Make Your Company Green

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Practical & Effective Ways to Make Your Company Green

Authors: Lindsey, Tim; Barnes, Laura L.

Abstract / Summary: Overview of things that organizations can do to be more environmentally friendly.

Keywords: Green business; Sustainable business; Energy conservation; Businesses -- Environmental aspects

Selected Resources for Greening Your Business

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Selected Resources for Greening Your Business

Authors: Barnes, Laura L.

Abstract / Summary: List of resources for Practical and Efficient Ways to Green Your Business, presented by the Illinois Waste Management and Research Center and the Parkland Business Development Center.

Keywords: Green business; Sustainable business; Businesses -- Environmental aspects; Corporate social responsibility; Energy conservation

VOC Emissions from Gas Powered Leaf Blowers in the Chicago Metropolitan Region

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:58:59 GMT

Title: VOC Emissions from Gas Powered Leaf Blowers in the Chicago Metropolitan Region

Authors: Shipchandler, Riyaz

Abstract / Summary: The Waste Management & Research Center estimated emissions from leaf blowers under three different policy scenarios for the Chicago metropolitan region: (1) a baseline that assumes no local ordinances have been enacted, (2) the adoption of an aggressive ordinance, which prohibits the use of leaf blowers between May 1 and September 30 and (3) the adoption of a moderate ordinance, which accelerates the purchase of low emission, gasoline powered leaf blowers. Under an aggressive policy scenario, VOC emissions from leaf blowers can be cut by over 64% from the baseline scenario. Under the moderate scenario, VOC emission will be reduced, but with diminishing effectiveness. For example, VOC emissions would be reduced by 7.3% from baseline in 2008 and only by 3.7% from baseline in 2009. The villages of Lake Bluff, Wilmette and Oak Park have enacted leaf blower restrictions. Wilmette prohibits the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers between May 15 and September 30 and restricts their use to 30 minutes on ½ acre lots or smaller during the remainder of the year. The Wilmette ordinance closely resembles the aggressive policy. Oak Park prohibits the use of all gasoline powered leaf blowers from emanating more than 65 decibels or failing to satisfy the most stringent federal regulations between June 1 and October 1. The Oak Park ordinance closely resembles the moderate policy. The Lake Bluff ordinance prohibits the use of gasoline powered leaf blowers early in the evening and at night. The ordinance also prohibits the simultaneous use of more than one gasoline powered leaf blower on a lot during the summer.

Keywords: Air -- Pollution -- Illinois -- Chicago; Leaf blowers; VOC emissions; Volatile organic compounds

2006 Annual Report

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:58:59 GMT

Title: 2006 Annual Report

Abstract / Summary: Illinois Waste Management and Research Center report of activities for FY 2006.

Keywords: Illinois. Waste Management and Research Center -- Periodicals; Source reduction (Waste management) -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Pollution prevention -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Hazardous wastes -- Research -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Environmental protection -- Illinois -- Periodicals

2005 Annual Report

Sat, 29 Oct 2005 22:58:59 GMT

Title: 2005 Annual Report

Abstract / Summary: Illinois Waste Management and Research Center report of activities for FY 2005.

Keywords: Illinois. Waste Management and Research Center -- Periodicals; Source reduction (Waste management) -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Pollution prevention -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Hazardous wastes -- Research -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Environmental protection -- Illinois -- Periodicals

2004 Annual Report

Fri, 29 Oct 2004 22:58:59 GMT

Title: 2004 Annual Report

Abstract / Summary: Illinois Waste Management and Research Center report of activities for FY 2004.

Keywords: Illinois. Waste Management and Research Center -- Periodicals; Source reduction (Waste management) -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Pollution prevention -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Hazardous wastes -- Research -- Illinois -- Periodicals

2003 Annual Report

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:58:59 GMT

Title: 2003 Annual Report

Abstract / Summary: Report of activities of the Illinois Waste Management and Research Center for FY 2003.

Keywords: Illinois. Waste Management and Research Center -- Periodicals; Pollution prevention -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Hazardous wastes -- Research -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Source reduction (Waste management) -- Illinois -- Periodicals

2007 Annual Report

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:58:59 GMT

Title: 2007 Annual Report

Abstract / Summary: Report of activities for the Illinois Waste Management and Research Center during FY 2007.

Keywords: Illinois. Waste Management and Research Center -- Periodicals; Source reduction (Waste management) -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Pollution prevention -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Hazardous wastes -- Research -- Illinois -- Periodicals; Environmental protection -- Illinois -- Periodicals

Applicability of Microfiltration for Recycling Semi-Synthetic Metalworking Fluids

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Applicability of Microfiltration for Recycling Semi-Synthetic Metalworking Fluids

Authors: Wentz, John E.; Kapoor, Shiv G.; DeVor, Richard E.; Rajagopalan, Nandakishore

Abstract / Summary: This research seeks to investigate the applicability of microfiltration technology by investigating the membrane fouling mechanisms at work in the system. It also aims to reduce fouling through adjustment of operating parameters and the design of a new semi-synthetic MWF that significantly reduces the impact of membrane fouling.

Keywords: Metalworking fluids; WMRC Reports; Filters and filtration; Membrane filters; Membranes (Technology); Recycling

An Assessment of Metals Distribution and Transport in Groundwater Beneath the Diked Sediment Disposal Area, DePue Wildlife Management Area, Illinois

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:58:59 GMT

Title: An Assessment of Metals Distribution and Transport in Groundwater Beneath the Diked Sediment Disposal Area, DePue Wildlife Management Area, Illinois

Authors: Wehrmann, H. Allen; Kelley, Walton R.; Holm, Thomas R.; Carr, Keith

Abstract / Summary: Potential toxic metal (Zn, Cd, Pb, Cu) contamination of groundwater at the periodically flooded DePue Dredged Sediment Disposal Area (DSDA), was assessed through the collection of groundwater and soil samples and water level data, geochemical modeling, and leaching and microcosm experiments. The median Zn concentrations in groundwater at three locations were between 2 and 5 mg/L. There was no evidence that contaminated groundwater has migrated offsite. Based on lake-sediment and soil data, the order of decreasing mobility in the site groundwater was Zn > Cu > Cd > Pb. Small amounts of Zn and Cd (< 2%) were leached from soil samples inside the DSDA in leaching experiments. About half of the dissolved Zn and Cd from groundwater samples can be accounted for by leaching, suggesting desorption was a major control for Zn and Cd. Chemical equilibrium calculations indicated that several reactions, including CdCO3 precipitation, coprecipitation of Zn with CaCO3, and sorption to ferric oxide, may retain the metals in the subsurface. Aqueous Zn concentrations were greatest in aerobic microcosms, lowest in sulfate-reducing microcosms, and intermediate in iron-reducing microcosms. Zinc would thus be expected to be most mobile in DePue soils during the early stages of flooding, when the soils are saturated but before conditions become anaerobic.

Keywords: DePue, Lake (Ill.) -- Environmental conditions; Lake Depue (Ill.) -- Environmental aspects; WMRC Reports; Metals -- Environmental aspects -- Illinois -- Lake DePue; Dredging -- Environmental aspects -- Illinois -- Lake DePue