Learn the Issues
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Industrial Uses for Wasted Food
This page describes the fourth level of the food recovery hierarchy - industrial uses for reducing wasted food.
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Cool & Connected
The Cool & Connected planning assistance program helps communities develop strategies and an action plan for using broadband to promote environmentally and economically sustainable community development.
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Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Without Mercury
Mercury-free techniques are safer for miners, their families and local communities. They can also help miners qualify for certification under fair-mined standards, potentially allowing them to market their gold at higher prices.
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Public Participation Guide: Stakeholder Interviews
Interviews with stakeholders are one-to-one conversations about a specific topic or issue. The primary purpose of these interviews is to obtain project-relevant information and elicit stakeholder reactions and suggestions.
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Documents from Strengthening Public Participation on Environmental Management in Indonesia (2012)
EPA delivered a two-day workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was co-sponsored by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment, USAID, and the Asian Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network.
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Public Participation Guide: Printed Information
Printed material is still one of the easiest and most effective ways to provide information on a project or issue, or to publicize a participation process such as an event or meeting.
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Case Studies from Strengthening Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making: Building Connections for Africa and the Middle East - Rabat, Morocco (2013)
EPA conducted a three-day workshop in Rabat, Morocco, in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment.
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Public Participation Guide: Web Sites
World wide websites provide interested stakeholders with project information, announcements, documents, and opportunities for input or discussion.
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Public Participation Guide: Foundational Skills Capacity Matrix
Chart to explore the skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed for successful public participation.
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Public Participation Guide: Press and Media
In general, news or media releases are used to disseminate information. Media releases aim to get the widest possible coverage for a community issue or proposal through the publication or broadcasting of the information in the release.
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Flow Chart: Select an Appropriate Level of Public Participation
Flowchart to select the right level of public participation.
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Public Participation Guide: Electronic Democracy
Electronic democracy describes a wide range of interactive tools that embrace existing and emergent media sources as a forum for allowing members of the public to express opinions and seek to influence decision-making.
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Materials from Strengthening Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making: Building Connections for Africa and the Middle East - Rabat, Morocco (2013)
EPA conducted a three-day workshop in Rabat, Morocco, in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment.
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Presentations from Strengthening Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making: Building Connections for Africa and the Middle East - Rabat, Morocco (2013)
EPA conducted a three-day workshop in Rabat, Morocco, in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment.
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Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Mountaintop Mining/Valley Fill in Appalachia
Documents related to Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Mountaintop Mining/Valley Fill in Appalachia
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Superfund Resources and Funding to Understand Potential Risks
Links to resources that for understanding potential risks in your community
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Biological Agents
These chemicals or organisms increase the rate at which microorganisms break down complex compounds into simpler products (biodegredation). Two bioremediation technologies currently being used for oil spill cleanups are fertilization and seeding.
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EPA's Former Facilities' Water Management Plans
Water management plans for facilities that EPA no longer occupies.
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RFC 23002 & RFR 23002A - Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Risk Evaluation for 1,4-Dioxane
Request for Correction (RFC) received on behalf of American Cleaning Institute and American Chemistry Council
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Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) Program
The Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) program is part of EPA's continuing effort to promote the use of materials recovered from solid waste
