Pollution Prevention (P2)
What is pollution prevention?
Pollution prevention (P2), also known as source reduction, is any practice that reduces, eliminates, or prevents pollution at its source prior to recycling, treatment or disposal.
Learn more about P2 and why the U.S. Congress declared it the most desirable approach for addressing pollution whenever feasible.
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P2 Grants
P2 grants for state and tribal programs help businesses obtain information about and adopt source reduction practices to protect the environment and save money.
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P2 Hub Resources Center
The P2 Hub Resources Center offers case studies, webinars, tools, and articles about P2 solutions and practices, as well as information about the P2 Hub Helpline.
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Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
The EPP Program supports federal procurement of sustainable products and services and is helping to create a more sustainable marketplace for all.
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Green Chemistry
The Green Chemistry Challenge Awards recognizes and encourages chemical technologies that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture and use.
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Safer Choice
Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and contain ingredients that are safer for human health and the environment.
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Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials Program
EPA is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing grants to support Environmental Product Declarations and through carbon labeling.
News and Events
Learn about P2 events and webinar recordings
Register Now for the 2024 National Pollution Prevention Training and Conference
EPA Unveils Additional Safer Choice Label for Safer, More Sustainable Cleaning for Outdoor Use
EPA Strengthens the Safer Choice Standard for Commercial and Household Cleaning Products
