The EPA offers various programs and resources to help communities with environmental problem solving and growth planning. Through community grants and the projects they support, EPA aims to build more productive working partnerships in communities and encourage the sharing of innovation and experience, so that one community's successful innovation can benefit others. EPA seeks opportunities to work with state officials, city planners, environmental groups, non-governmental organizations, tribal leaders, academics and concerned citizens on these issues. The community-oriented approach integrates environmental management with human needs, considers long-term ecosystem health and highlights the strong positive correlations between economic prosperity and environmental well-being.

Recommended EPA Web pages

• 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.
• Smart Growth Network
  Provides links to various government, business and civic organizations that support smart growth.
• Community Action for a Renewed Environment - CARE
  Provides information about the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program.

Conservation

Energy
Alternative Fuels, Energy Efficiency, Fuel Economy, Hydropower, Renewable Energy, Wind Power

Pollution Prevention Programs

Recycling
Batteries, Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs), Compost, Electronics, Glass, Paper, Plastics, Refrigerant Recycling, Tires, Used Oil

Sustainable Development

Transportation Alternatives
Biking, Ride Sharing, Transportation Control Measures

Voluntary Partnerships

Waste Reduction
Refrigerant Recovery, Source Reduction, Waste Exchanges, Waste Minimization