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The best way to protect the Earth and its people is to stop creating pollution in the first place – that realization became America's official policy in 1990 with the Federal Pollution Prevention Act's, declaration that, "Pollution should be prevented or reduced at its source, whenever possible." Pollution Prevention (P2) Week highlights the efforts of EPA, its partners, and the public in making pollution prevention a cornerstone of sustainability. It's a great time to take stock and pat ourselves on the back. Hey, everybody, congratulations! We did good! It's also a great time to renew our efforts — suggestion: bookmark this page for P2 ideas you can use all year. |
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| Use less water, less energy, reduce your trash. | Commute smarter, green your building, reduce waste and lower costs. | Increase energy efficiency, increase profits and eliminate wastes. Case studies for industry. | Increase energy efficiency, purchase green products and minimize environmental impacts. | Help green your college campus by becoming an ecoAmbassador. |
P2 Week Events
Read the Greenversations Blog post on the role of P2 in becoming sustainable.
View the Enhancements to the EPA's Design for the Environment Safer Product Labeling Program Webcast .
Pollution Prevention Week News
EPA launches Greener Products Portal during P2 week. EPA's new green products web portal is an easy way for all Americans to learn about products that prevent pollution and protect our environment.
Federal Electronic Challenge 2011 Winners EPA and Office of the Federal Environmental Executive are recognizing organizations and individuals for their leadership. Electronic stewardship actions undertaken by these partners have saved $10 million, purchased 54,000 green electronics registered with EPEAT® and reused, donated or recycled over 68,000 pieces of office electronics.
E3: Economy, Energy and the Environment and The Green Suppliers Network (GSN) in FY 2010 prevented 92 million pounds of hazardous waste, and reduced the use of 40 million gallons of water, and the use of 2,568 BBtu's of energy. In addition the program helped save manufacturers over $11 million dollars.
EPA Unleashing Green Chemistry and Engineering In Service of a Sustainable Future 
On Friday, September 23, 2011, EPA Region 2 and EPA's Office of Research and Development presented a one-day workshop. This event was designed to highlight and encourage green chemistry/engineering innovations, investments, applications and policies which can lead to improved human health and the environment and a more sustainable economy. Presenters at the event includeed nationally recognized technical experts and champions in green chemistry and engineering.
EPA's Design for the Environment's (DfE) Safer Product Labeling Program has recognized 2500 products that are safer for people and the planet. Learn more about DfE (Video).
Nominations for the 2012 Presidential Green Chemistry Awards. EPA is accepting nominations until December 31, 2011. View the 16th Annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Program video (text version).
EPA's Green Engineering program has identified a large but generally hidden footprint that can be greatly reduced by extending the life of once used solvents. Read about the re-manufacturing or green engineering exclusion in the proposed Definition of Solid Waste Rule.
The EPA OnCampus ecoAmbassadors Program allows college students to complete activities that help green their campuses, promote environmental awareness and carry out the EPA's mission. Pollution Prevention (P2) programs - Design for the Environment, EnergyStar and WaterSense- are represented in the activities students can implement. Registration is now open for the 2011-2012 academic year!
Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Publications
Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) is a competitive grant program that offers an innovative way for a community to organize and take action to reduce toxic pollution in its local environment. Here you will find publications as they relate to the Community for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program. Additional publications will be added to the list as they become available.