Many EPA programs encourage industries to make environmental management part of their regular operations. The Agency offers guidance and assistance in developing and maintaining Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Auditing and Accounting systems that enable managers to assess their environmental performance and determine actual costs involved in managing waste. EPA guidance also is available to assist manufacturers in pollution prevention efforts such as adopting more efficient manufacturing processes and recycling used materials

Recommended EPA Web pages

• Office of Cooperative Environmental Management Homepage
  Document is homepage for the Office of Cooperative Environmental Management.
• Encouraging Smart Growth
  This web site provides public resources to help create communities that promote the sustainability of America's environment, economy, and quality of life.
• Environmental Management Systems
  This web page contains links to key information about EPA's efforts to develop policies and related materials about environmental management systems.