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Region 2 Green Remediation
Green remediation is the practice of considering environmental impacts of remediation activities at every stage of the remedial process in order to maximize the net environmental benefit of a cleanup. Considerations include selection of a remedy, energy requirements, efficiency of on-site activities, and reduction of impacts on surrounding areas.
"Clean & Green" is a policy established by EPA Region 2 to enhance the environmental benefits of Superfund cleanups by promoting technologies and practices that are sustainable. The policy applies to all Superfund cleanups. Under this policy, certain green remediation technologies will serve as touchstones for Region 2 response actions.
Region 2 Touchstone Technologies
- Use of 100% of electricity from renewable sources
- Concrete made with Coal Combustion Products (CCP) replacing a portion of traditional cement
- Clean diesel fuels and technologies
- Methane capture at landfill sites
Touchstone technologies are required unless a site-specific evaluation demonstrates impracticability or favors an alternative green approach.
