P2 Programs

	PBT Strategy Green Products Business Practices DfE & Green Chemistry

The goal of the Pollution Prevention Act is to reduce waste at the source, before it is generated. EPA's P2 program is designed to facilitate the incorporation of pollution prevention concepts and principles into the daily operations of government agencies, businesses, manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. EPA's P2 program addresses a variety of waste issues.

EPA's Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Strategy focuses attention on reducing risks from highly toxic substances that can build up in the food chain to levels harmful to human health.

The Green Products effort promotes environmentally preferable purchasing and safe labeling. These programs encourage the consideration of environmental factors in the purchasing and use of products.

Business Practices initiatives aim to facilitate adoption of P2 through changes in finance and business management. Featured programs include environmental assistance to small businesses, P2 Finance, the Voluntary Standards Network, and the Environmental Accounting Project.

Design for Environment (DfE) & Green Chemistry are industry partnerships that fosters design and process modifications to reduce negative environmental impacts.

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