Enhance existing P2 efforts, support risk-based sector initiatives and achieve agency P2 integration. KDHE with the Kansas State University Pollution Prevention Institute PPI provide technical expertise and outreach programs to businesses and communities as well as multi-media pollution prevention assistance to the small business community. This grant provides funds for an environmental conference; sessions targeted at ozone attainment; newsletters; and, an internship program for the application of pollution prevention in product development and production operations at participating industries.
Incorporating sustainability into business pollution prevention assistance in Nebraska. Project will involve P3 Partners in Pollution Prevention program which is an intern program where students are trained in P2 and then assigned to businesses to help them identify P2 opportunities.
The CO governor issued an Executive Order that requires state agencies to implement greening government policies and programs that enhance efficiencies and minimize environmental impacts from state agencies. CDPHE will recognize and reward environmental leadership in achieving environmental goals. NDDH will work with communities to divert wood waste materials to beneficial reuse projects. This will be accomplished by identifying target facilities by comparing TRI and P2 databases, holding P2 planning workshops, and on-site technical assistance visits.
The recipient will explore ways to reduce chemical and hazardous wastes associated with cleaning of reaction vessels in the chemical manufacturing process. Key tasks include: recruiting chemical manufacturing facilities to work with; evaluating current cleaning practices and products; researching alternative cleaning methods and products that have lower toxicity or emissions; evaluating alternative approaches in pilot facilities in terms of efficacy, pollution reduction and cost; and disseminating information on alternative to other facilities.
The recipient will also investigate and evaluate different coating application methods, which may be required for effective use of alternative coatings. The recipient will provide assistance through facilitating the development and exchange of information, showcasing pollution prevention activities occurring in EPA Region 9 and assisting program development and innovative P2 approaches in each of Region 9 states.
The University of Alaska at Anchorage will use these resources to provide pollution prevention technical assistance to businesses, rural and tribal communities, and to build upon an existing university intern program that trains students in pollution prevention technical assistance techniques. The University will also support several pollution prevention networking and outreach efforts.
Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. JavaScript appears to be disabled on this computer. Please click here to see any active alerts. In , Congress passed the Pollution Prevention Act P2 Act which states "The Environmental Protection Agency must establish a source reduction program which collects and disseminates information, provides financial assistance to States, and implements the other activities Some of the reasons include:.
Pollution prevention is reducing or eliminating waste at the source by modifying production processes, promoting the use of nontoxic or less toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques, and reusing materials rather than putting them into the waste stream. The term includes: equipment or technology modifications; process or procedure modifications; reformulation or redesign of products; substitution of raw materials; and improvements in housekeeping, maintenance, training or inventory control.
Under the Pollution Prevention Act, recycling, energy recovery, treatment and disposal are not included within the definition of pollution prevention. Evaluation of EPA Efforts to Integrate Pollution Prevention Policy throughout EPA and at Other Federal Agencies - This evaluation, from October , describes key areas that could benefit from additional attention to P2 integration and makes connections between P2 integration activities and sustainability policy developments.
One of the major problems with increased population is higher waste production, which creates increased air, soil, and water pollution. To resolve this problem waste reduction must be of primary importance in preventing and reducing pollution. Waste management can be an expensive undertaking if not managed correctly so sustainable practices must be addressed. While pollution prevention and reduction programs can be expensive if not managed correctly, waste reduction is essential for the reduction and prevention of pollution.
Recycling materials cannot only reduce waste but pollution as well. Unfortunately the typical recycling programs such as curbside pick-up and recycling centers require significant commitment from the public to be successful which generally leads to low participation. However there may be a solution to the problem. The pollution prevention and reduction program suggests the use of materials recovery facilities. Materials recovery facilities sort out recyclable materials from other waste products such as compostable items.
By sorting out the waste at one central location more items get recycled and waste is reduced without public participation. This solution also provides less societal impact because lifestyle change is not as critical. Water preservation and conservation is a critical element in providing clean water for current and future generations. To accomplish this task effort must be placed on protecting local watersheds and natural forest catchment. Get Access.
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