EPA Partnerships It is very important that business owners become familiar with the EPA's obligations and opportunities.  This page offers information on mandatory obligations, voluntary partnership programs, potentially harmful chemicals, and much more.  Environmental Protection Agency FAQs Get answers to common questions about the EPA. Environmental Partnerships List of EPA Industry Partnerships to help businesses understand and comply with environmental regulations. Compliance Assistance with Environmental Regulations Businesslaw.gov's listing of useful links and contacts to comply with major environmental legislation. Partners for the Environment A listing of EPA's voluntary partnership programs presented by topic. Climate Leaders Climate Leaders is a voluntary industry-government partnership that encourages companies to develop long-term comprehensive climate change strategies and set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals. Combined Heat and Power Partnership A voluntary program that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of power generation by fostering the use of combined heat and power. Partnerships for a Cleaner Future A voluntary program designed to help businesses incorporate environmental considerations into the design and redesign of products, processes, and technical and management systems. Environmental Accounting Project A voluntary program to encourage and motivate businesses to understand the full spectrum of their environmental costs and integrate these costs into decision-making. Green Power Partnership A voluntary program designed to reduce the environmental impact of electricity generation by promoting renewable energy. National Environmental Performance Track Designed to recognize and encourage top environmental performers - those who go beyond compliance. Global Warming: Methane Voluntary programs designed to promote profitable opportunities for reducing methane and other greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program A voluntary program that forms partnerships with pesticide users to reduce health and environmental risks and implement pollution prevention strategies. Project XL A national pilot program that tests innovative ways of achieving better and more cost-effective public health and environmental protection. Sector Facility Indexing Project A pilot program that provides comprehensive information on the environmental performance of hundreds of facilities in five major industries. Sector Strategies EPA is working in a variety of ways with different industry sectors to promote improved environmental performance with reduced regulatory burdens. Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Federal-wide program that encourages and assists executive agencies to purchase environmentally preferable products and services. Jobs Through Recycling The Jobs Through Recycling (JTR) program is your connection to recycling market development efforts nationwide. WasteWise: Preserving Resources, Preventing Waste A voluntary program that targets the reduction of municipal solid waste. Energy Star Voluntary programs and products designed to promote energy efficiency.	Home . Compliance Assistance . FirstGov Agency List SEARCH Find Forms Advanced Search Business Laws Employees Finances Government Contracting International Trade Research and Resources Special Entrepreneurs Taxes Training Working Environments Need to replace seasonal summer help? Learn how to find and keep good employees. Hiring Procedures Managing Employees Employing Minors
	About Us . Site Map . Give Feedback . Accessibility . Privacy & Security . FAQs