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P2 Dry Cleaning Industry
WET-X
is an E-mail network for wet cleaners to exchange information, ideas,
tips and techniques on the craft of wet cleaning. It is sponsored by
The Center for Neighborhood Technology.
Cleaner
Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare Processes
(1998. free) - is a 450 page report developed by EPA's Design
for the Environment Garment and Textile Care Program to present
information on existing drycleaning processes such as perchloroethylene
and hydrocarbons, as well as new and emerging technologies such as wetcleaning
and liquid carbon dioxide. This report includes relative cost, risk,
and performance information.
Training
Curriculum for Alternative Clothes Cleaning - This training
course teaches garment care professionals and staff about wet cleaning.
Developed by the University of Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute,
this course explains how wet cleaning works and how to operate a wet
cleaning facility. The course also explains how to convert a dry cleaning
facility to a wet cleaning facility.
Proceedings:
Apparel Care and the Environment - Alternative Technologies
and Labeling - (1996. free) - The Apparel Care and the Environment:
Alternative Technologies and Labeling conference brought together stakeholders
to learn about developments in alternative technologies and care labeling,
and to discuss the focus of future efforts. This document contains transcribed
presentations, copies of the papers presented during the conference,
and a summary of discussion sessions.
For information on this page, contact: malone.kathleen@epa.gov