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In 2007, 26 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 2007 host intern companies and a brief project description are listed below:
Acument Global Technologies, Camcar LLC - Decorah
Develop a plan to recover and reuse process water to reduce water and energy use.
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Alcoa Inc. - Bettendorf
Conduct a water balance and recommend conservation practices.
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Climax Molybdenum Company - Fort Madison
Conduct an energy audit to help meet the goal of reducing energy use by 10% over three years.
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Dupont Performance Coatings - Fort Madison
Prepare a groundwater protection report and supporting database of site-specific information.
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Electrolux Home Products - Webster City
Complete a transfer efficiency study of the paint area and recommend system improvements.
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Federal-Mogul Corporation - Burlington
Bench mark current steel scrap production and develop procedures to reduce scrap rates.
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Gelita USA - Sergeant Bluff
Identify and implement means of recovering lime from process water.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company - Mount Pleasant
Assess waste generation and make recommendations to help achieve the company goal of zero waste production.
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Great River Medical Center - West Burlington
Assess waste generation and make recommendations to help achieve the facility goal of 25% reduction by the end of 2007.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Conservation and Recreation Division - Des Moines
Prepare a Chemical Storage Guidance Manual for state operated facilities and conduct training seminars to initiate implementation of the procedures.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Field Office 2 - Mason City
Develop and implement a community plan to reduce construction and demolition waste and track results.
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John Deere Engine Works - Waterloo
Review waste streams, optimize recycling programs, and reduce hazardous waste disposal.
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John Deere Ottumwa Works - Ottumwa
Evaluate water use at the facility and implement conservation measures.
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Kraft Foods Global, Inc. - Mason City
Prepare a material/resource balance to identify process improvements and promote sustainability.
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Linwood Mining and Minerals - Davenport
Complete a material and energy balance and make recommendations to optimize fuel efficiency.
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Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
Improve waste handling and reduce waste disposal costs through training, development of control procedures, and identifying recycling markets.
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Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems - Keokuk
Model plant emissions and recommend opportunities to reduce emissions and lessen impacts.
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Nutra-Flo - Sioux City
Evaluate scrubber efficiency and identify operational improvements to reduce energy and water use and minimize odor.
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Orange City Area Health System - Orange City
Assess the feasibility of reclaiming waste heat to reduce energy consumption of heating and cooling systems.
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Pinnacle Foods Group Inc. - Fort Madison
Implement heat recovery projects in the plant steam system.
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Quality Chef Foods, a division of H.J. Heinz Company L.P. - Cedar Rapids
Optimize the internal process for meeting compliance reporting requirements.
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic - Iowa City
Complete a thermographic analysis of the building envelope for use in prioritizing energy efficiency initiatives.
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Vermeer Manufacturing Company - Pella
Characterize wastewater sludge and research alternate use opportunities to minimize sludge disposal.
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Optical Manufacturing Plant - Fayetteville, AR
Design a plan to improve energy efficiency at the optical manufacturing plant.
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Wells' Dairy Inc. - Le Mars
Reduce demand and improve compressed air efficiency.
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Hospitals Environmental Circuit Rider
Identify mercury sources Iowa Medical facilities and specify methods for elimination and promote practices for a healthy environment.
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