The EPA encourages and promotes waste reduction programs for businesses and communities. Waste reduction not only makes good environmental sense--it also makes good business sense. Reduced waste generation can save money through reduced purchasing and waste disposal costs. Through WasteWise and other initiatives, the EPA provides free technical assistance to help organizations develop, implement, and measure waste reduction activities. The Agency also offers publicity to successful organizations through its publications, case studies, and national and regional events.

Recommended EPA Web pages

• The National Waste Minimization Program
  EPA's Waste Minimization Program works to find ways to help individual companies reduce the amount of waste they generate.
• Waste Prevention
  The environmental benefits of recycling are well known.
• WasteWise
  WasteWise helps organizations eliminate costly solid waste, benefitting their finances and the environment.

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