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Region 5 Pollution Prevention
The pollution prevention (P2) approach seeks to avoid the creation of pollutants rather than control or manage them after they have been generated. P2 activities reduce or eliminate the sources of waste and pollutants within processes, products and materials. Region 5's program points the way to many Regional and National P2 resources and offers information on a number of programs and projects important to the Region.
For more information,
contact:
Phil Kaplan
Pollution Prevention Coordinator
US EPA Region 5 (DW-8J)
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604
Telephone: (312) 353-4669
Fax: (312) 353-4788
E-mail: kaplan.phil@epa.gov
Dolly Tong
Tribal P2 Coordinator
US EPA Region 5 (DW-8J)
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604
Telephone: (312) 886-1019
Fax: (312) 353-4788
E-mail: tong.dolly@epa.gov
Related EPA
programs
Region
5 Solid Waste Program
The Solid Waste program works closely with its partner
states and tribes to promote the prevention, reuse and recycling of non-hazardous
solid waste. Resources include technical and funding assistance, links
to state programs, and how to recycle common household items.
Region
5 Waste Minimization Program
Non-regulatory technical assistance program for hazardous
and solid waste generators focusing on the most persistent, bioaccumulative,
and toxic chemicals (PBTs). Other resources include training, detailed
Waste Minimization Opportunity Assessments, and links to state waste exchanges.Great
Lakes National Program Office
GLNPO operates a pollution prevention grant program totaling over $750,000
annually. Online resources include the Binational Toxics Strategy and
useful tips to reduce mercury and PCBs.
Region
5 Toxics Reduction Team
Coordinates resources to reduce toxic pollutants such as lead, mercury
and PCBs. Links introduce you to the dangers of toxics in the environment
and identify preventive measures against environmental pollution.
Office
of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
EPA’s gateway to current pollution prevention policies, programs
and initiatives, technical assistance, and information resources.
Pollution
Prevention Information Clearinghouse
One-stop site for EPA’s pollution prevention publications.
National
Compliance Assistance Clearinghouse
Compliance assistance resources for small businesses and industry sector
provided by EPA and other agencies. The Clearinghouse also provides a
discussion forum to promote collaboration and information exchange.
Small
Business Gateway
Offers small businesses environmental assistance and technical
help, including links to federal laws and regulations.
Environmental
Software
Free interactive
software on various environmental topics, including pollution prevention.
Envirosense
Provides pollution prevention, compliance assurance, and enforcement information,
including a national database of pollution prevention products and services,
and environmental profiles of industrial sectors.
Partners
for the Environment Voluntary Programs
Focusing on pollution prevention, over 40 EPA programs collaborate
with over 7,000 organizations using voluntary goals and commitments to
protect natural resources and save money through flexible and creative
solutions.
Native
Landscaping
Provides information on landscaping with native plants in the Great Lakes,
case studies of successful landscaping projects, state factsheets, the
Wild Ones handbook, a toolkit for public officials, and weed laws.
Energy
Efficiency
EPA’s popular EnergyStar program certifies products and buildings
and provides information on where to buy energy efficient products and
home improvement tools. Learn how your business can become an EnergyStar
partner.
Regional
Pollution Prevention Offices
Learn how EPA offices around the country promote pollution prevention
through grants, voluntary programs and partnerships, and technical assistance.