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. 2015 Sep 9;12(9):11209–11226. doi: 10.3390/ijerph120911209

Table 2.

Examples of P2 business leadership identified as a result of the promotora-led P2 program.

Business Name Best Practices Implemented P2 Leadership Qualities
Jorge’s Auto Repair
  • Sold reusable car oil filters

  • Implemented metal and automotive oil recycling program

  • Used saw dust to clean up on-site oil spills

  • Tested “green” degreasing agents for program

  • Attended P2 program workshops

  • Received recognition by US EPA and SERI

Extreme Hair Salon
  • Designed and installed on-site ventilation system

  • Sold environmentally preferable or less toxic hair care products

  • Eliminated acrylic nail services

  • Attended P2 program workshops

  • Provided program feedback

  • Hosted US EPA site visit

McElroy’s Automotive
  • Purchased aqueous parts washer

  • Provided P2 training to other auto repair businesses

  • Received recognition by US EPA and SERI

Karina’s Home Hair Salon
  • Replaced salon hair care products with those that are environmentally preferable or less toxic

  • Sold environmentally preferable or less toxic hair care products

  • Participated in P2 programs workshops

  • Requested on-site technical information

C & H Paint and Body
  • Implemented on-site paint room

  • Purchased paint cabinet

  • Created a paint mixing room

  • Switched to water-based auto paint

  • Provided program feedback

  • Hosted US EPA site visit