Most people don't probably don't think of art and theatre as being affected by environmental issues. If you've arrived at this part of the EVC, though, you probably are aware that chemical storage, waste management and the vapours associated with certain chemicals are as much a part of the arts as of other departments.

We welcome you to browse through this section of the EVC to learn more about such issues as:

• How to manage waste by-products from arts-related activities (such as that nuisance accumulation of chemical containers that never seem to get used)
• Recycling or otherwise managing waste to avoid its becoming a hazardous waste-which allows your school to save money on disposal costs
• What legally can-and absolutely cannot-be poured down the sink (your basic rule of thumb is: Ask First!)

Read on for environment regulations and best practices for avoiding unnecessary exposure to chemicals used in a printing shop, darkroom or photographic lab; working with paints and glazes; handling etching waste and more.