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Pollution Prevention (P2)

What is it?

Pollution Prevention is the use of processes, practices, or products that reduce or eliminate the generation of pollution and wastes or that protect natural resources through conservation and more efficient use. Rather than treat waste streams after they are generated, P2 focuses on reducing or eliminating pollution at the source.

For more detailed information on pollution prevention, see What is P2.

What does the P2 program do?

  • Provides on-site technical or compliance assistance;
  • Planning assistance for pollution prevention projects;
  • Training for government and industry groups;
  • And more.

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