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In 2006, 39 students from Iowa universities and colleges joined the DNR's Pollution Prevention Intern program. During their 12-week internships, students will research methods of reducing waste and preventing pollution at their host companies, and compare the costs of current procedures and proposed practices.
The 2006 host intern companies and a brief project description are listed below:
Archer Daniels Midland
Evaluate resource usage and management for a new coal burning power generation plant.
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Alcan Packaging
Review current waste streams and reduce landfill waste by improving recycling rates.
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Cargill
Assess the ash collection and management process and recommend improvements.
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Carleton Life Support Systems
Conduct an energy audit and identify energy conservation opportunities.
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Electrolux Major Appliances
Reduce energy consumption in the lighting and air compressor systems.
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Federal-Mogul Corporation
Complete a feasibility analysis of modification to the annealing furnace process to
reduce emissions and energy usage.
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Gelita USA
Conduct a pilot study for a Calcium Chloride product recovery project.
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GKN Armstrong Wheels, Inc.
Reduce oil usage and related liquid waste.
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Graham Division of AADG, Inc.
Reduce energy requirements for the dust collection system.
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H.J. Heinz
Reduce water and energy demands through a heat recovery system.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Conservation and Recreation Division
Conduct environmental assessments of DNR owned facilities.
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Iowa Soybean Association
Evaluate the costs and benefits of using an On-Farm agricultural Environmental Management System.
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IPSCO Steel
Survey and optimize the compressed air and other gas delivery systems.
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John Deere Dubuque Works
Evaluate the air compressor generation and distribution systems.
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Koehring Cranes, Inc., a subsidiary of Terex Cranes, Inc.
Conduct an air compressor utilization audit to optimize the compressor system.
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Kraft Foods Global Inc.
Optimize material and waste handling procedures and promote energy efficiency.
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Loparex, Inc.
Reduce landfill waste and conserve energy through process improvements.
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Mercy Medical Center
Prepare a source reduction plan for Regulated Medical Waste.
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National Veterinary Services Laboratories and Center for Veterinary Biologics
Evaluate and optimize waste handling procedures.
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Nichols Aluminum
Optimize the efficiency of the compressed air and dust collection systems.
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Nutra-Flo
Evaluate and recommend opportunities to the air pollution control and wastewater treatment systems.
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Osceola Foods, LLC
Evaluate the effectiveness of process modifications to the wastewater pretreatment system.
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Pinnacle Foods Group Inc.
Promote energy conservation through the evaluation of the compressed air and other systems.
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Polaris Industries, Inc.
Evaluate alternatives to lower hazardous air pollutants in solvent based coatings.
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Procter and Gamble
Reduce water consumption and evaluate efficiency of the wastewater treatment processes.
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Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Evaluate and recommend best practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Rousselot Dubuque
Identify opportunities to conserve water and improve waste management.
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Sara Lee Food and Beverage
Perform an efficiency study of product flow and performance within the production facility.
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St. Luke's Hospital
Conduct a waste audit and recommend waste management improvements.
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Textron Fastening Systems
Develop a plan to balance air flow and conduct a lighting audit.
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Titan Tire Corporation
Reduce solid waste generation and improve energy efficiency.
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Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
Conduct an energy audit and identify energy conservation opportunities.
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VA Medical Center
Audit refrigerant use and recommend system improvements.
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Wells' Dairy, Inc.
Improve the efficiency of the compressed air system.
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West Liberty Foods, LLC
Conduct an energy audit and recommend improvements to conserve energy.
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Wood Harbor Doors and Cabinetry
Evaluate the generation of scrap wood and disposal options.
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People, Prosperity, and the Planet P3 Exchange Program: Engineers for a Sustainable World; University of Iowa Facilities Management
Conduct an energy audit and develop templates and training materials to enhance analysis procedures of campus buildings.
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People, Prosperity, and the Planet P3 Exchange Program: Engineers for a Sustainable World; University of Iowa Facilities Management
Conduct an energy audit and analyze the ventilation, chilled water, and lighting systems for campus buildings.
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