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Pollution Prevention (P2)

Apply Now! P2 Grant Opportunities Focused on Environmental Justice!
New Inflation Reduction Act Programs
- Learn more about new programs to measure, report and substantially lower the levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions of construction materials.
- Watch one of our webinars on these programs.
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What is pollution prevention?

Pollution prevention (P2), also known as source reduction, is any practice that reduces, eliminates, or prevents pollution at its source prior to recycling, treatment or disposal.

About P2 - An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

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News and Events

Apply Now! New P2 grant opportunities.
- Environmental Justice in Communities
- Environmental Justice Through Safer and More Sustainable Products
Inflation Reduction Act programs reduce embodied greenhouse gas emissions of construction materials and products. Watch a webinar.
2022-2023 P2 Grant Summaries
Register for upcoming P2 events.

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