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Technical Assistance
Numerous resources exist to help small businesses implement energy efficiency, waste reduction, or other environmentally friendly projects or process changes.
Minnesota Energy Smart Energy Smart is a program of Minnesota Waste Wise whose mission is to help businesses save money through energy efficiency. By helping businesses take advantage of existing energy utility programs and rebates, Energy Smart helps make the process easier. For more energy tips read Energy Facts and Recommendations for the Collision Repair Professional.
Minnesota WasteWise An affiliate program of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota WasteWise delivers strategic environmental consulting that helps businesses save money through waste reduction and resource conservation.
Park Nicollet Institute’s Minnesota Collision Auto Repair Safety Study (MN-CARSS) This safety study conducted through Park Nicollet Institute by Dr. David Parker with assistance from Anca Bejan and funded through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health investigates worker health and safety techniques with an aim to improve local performance and protect local employees. Download Choosing the Right Gloves provides tips on how to find the right gloves for the chemicals you’re working with.
U.S. EPA’s Energy STAR Program provides resources to help consumers save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
Most paint manufacturing companies also offer technical assistance and ongoing training to customers. Contact your paint company representative for more information.
Local leaders are more than willing to answer questions and provide advice to shop owners considering transitioning to waterborne paints or investigating other environmental practices. Pat Mulroy, owner of Mulroy’s Body Shop in Minneapolis, and Peter Latuff, owner of Latuff Brothers Auto Body in Saint Paul, were essential participants in MEI’s project and both provide a wealth of knowledge and experience on leading industry practices.
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