Pollution Prevention Week
The best way to protect the Earth and its people is to stop creating pollution in the first place – that realization became America's official policy in 1990 with the Federal Pollution Prevention Act's, declaration that, "Pollution should be prevented or reduced at its source, whenever possible."
Pollution Prevention (P2) Week highlights the efforts of EPA, its partners, and the public in making pollution prevention a cornerstone of sustainability. It's a great time to take stock and to renew our efforts.
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P2 Week Events
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Attend P2 week activities in EPA Region 2 and read EPA's New York City blog: / Greening the Apple !
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Celebrate Silent Spring's 50th Anniversary September 20
sponsored by the Rachel Carson Homestead and EPA Region 3. -
Visit the 15th Annual Pollution Prevention Conference and Trade Show September 20
in Plainfield, Indiana. -
Check Out the "Safer Chemicals for a Safer World" P2 Week
sponsored by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable. -
September 21 listen in on this free Webinar: EPA's DfE Program and Other Initiatives
Co-hosted by The New York Pollution Prevention Institute's EcoHour series and the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable.
Use Safer Products
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Visit EPA's Greener Products Web Portal for the planet and your shopping convenience!
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Learn about EPA's Design for the Environment's (DfE) Safer Product Labeling Program which has recognized 2500 safer products.
Read Our P2 Blogs
Saving Water Saves Money and our Planet
A Greener Option to Dry Cleaning: Celebrate P2 Week!
Learn More About P2
Learn how you can help save resources, energy and money (01:00).