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The National Waste Minimization Program

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The National Waste Minimization Program supports efforts that promote a more sustainable society, reduce the amounts of waste generated, and lower the toxicity and persistence of those wastes that are, of necessity, generated.

Basic Information - Learn more about the National Waste Minimization Program.

Frequent Questions - Answers to questions on waste minimization, RCRA, hazardous waste, pollution prevention, etc.  Have a question? Start here.

Partnership - The National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP) is a program that encourages public and private organizations to form voluntary partnerships with EPA that reduce the use and/or release of any of 31 Priority Chemicals. NPEP is part of EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC), a major national effort to conserve natural resources and energy by managing materials more efficiently.

Priority Chemicals - Learn about each of the 31 Priority Chemicals targeted for reduction by EPA.

Trends Report - National trends for Priority Chemicals based on the most current data available.

Query Tool - A powerful tool used to retrieve and manipulate Priority Chemical data.

Federal Facilities - Information for federal facilities engaging in waste minimization.

Tools and Projects - Innovative and effective approaches to waste minimization, including:

Questions or Comments? Send us your waste minimization and partnership questions, comments, and suggestions.

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