Region 2

Serving New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Eight Tribal Nations.

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Pollution Prevention

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.

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Pollution Prevention Summary

EPA Region 2's Pollution Prevention and Climate Change Section (P2C2) 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 and Climate Change Section are working on and access to a wealth of online pollution prevention resources.

P2 Highlights

Rebuild with ENERGY STAR & WaterSense: Here is an opportunity, after hurricane Sandy, to invest in the future and address Climate Change by integrating energy and water efficiency into the rebuilding process.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Fiscal Year 2013 Pollution Prevention grants has been released. Please click here to view the RFP.

P2 Priority Areas

Other P2 Programs, Initiatives, and Activities

Programs
Water Champions Program
Initiatives
Tonawanda E3 Sustainability Initiative
Green Marinas Initiative
Rebuild with ENERGY STAR & WaterSense
Annoucements
EPA Pollution Prevention Public Service Announcement
Activities
Webinars
Schools K-12 Energy Efficiency/PCB Training Webinars