Region 2
Serving New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Eight Tribal Nations.
Pollution Prevention and You
Tonawanda E3 Sustainability Initiative
Learn more about this coordinated federal, state and local voluntary technical assistance initiative that helps communities work in conjunction with their manufacturing base to adapt and thrive in a new business era focused on sustainability while using green technology.
Pollution Prevention Summary
EPA Region 2's Pollution Prevention (P2) Team promotes natural resource conservation and pollutant elimination/reduction through more efficient use of materials, energy, water and land. P2 efforts are integrated into a wide range of EPA Region 2 activities, including partnership programs, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities. The Region also manages the P2 Grants program for Region 2 states and tribes.
Here you will find information about the programs, initiatives, and activities the staff of the Pollution Prevention Team are working on and access to a wealth of online pollution prevention resources.
P2 Highlights
- The 2012 Pollution Prevention (P2) grant, Request For Proposals (RFP) is now open. 2012 Pollution Prevention (P2) Request For Proposals
- Watch this EPA Pollution Prevention Public Service Announcement
- Learn about Energy Efficiency in Schools. Schools K-12 Energy Efficiency/PCB Training Webinars
P2 Priority Areas
- Green Chemistry and Green Engineering
- Greening the Hospitality Industry
- Clean and Efficient Energy
- Water Conservation and Efficiency
- Environmentally Preferable Purchases
- Pollution Prevention Grants
Other P2 Programs, Initiatives, and Activities
Programs
Initiatives
Tonawanda E3 Sustainability Initiative
Green Marinas InitiativeActivities
- Schools K-12 Energy Efficiency/PCB Training Webinars
Webinars