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This Pollution Prevention Program Area contains guidance, tools, examples, and analyses of products and processes which can be substituted for existing products/processes or added to existing processes to reduce/eliminate pollution. These tools, examples, products, and processes are all aids to meeting the EO 13423 goals.
As detailed in EO 13423 Section 2(e), pollution prevention primarily consisits of:
- reducing the quantity of toxic and hazardous chemicals and materials acquired, used, or disposed of by the agency,
- increasing diversion of solid waste as appropriate, and
- maintaining cost effective waste prevention and recycling programs in its facilities.
EO 13423, Section 3(a) further stipulates that pollution prevention is done by implementing sustainable practices for pollution and waste prevention and recycling, as well as the reduction or elimination of acquisition and use of toxic or hazardous chemicals.
Please use the links below to quickly jump to the information area needed or scroll down to view all items.
For pollution prevention guidance pertaining to motor vehicles, please see the Transportation Program Area.
For pollution prevention guidance related to electronics, see the Electronics Stewardship Program Area.
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A voluntary product stewardship agreement achieved through multistakeholder dialogue. It has been signed by 7 states, the USEPA, and more than 95% of the industry. The focus of the MOU is a series of goals for reuse, recycling, and waste diversion of carpeting by 2012.
Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management
24 January 2007
Executive Order 13423 "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management", signed by President Bush on January 24, 2007. The order sets goals in the areas of energy efficiency, acquisition, renewable energy, toxics reductions, recycling, renewable energy, sustainable buildings, electronics stewardship, fleets, and water conservation. In addition the order requires more widespread use of Environmental Management Systems as the framework in which to manage and continually improve these sustainable practices.
In accordance with Section 4(b) of Executive Order 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management", implementing instructions have been issued to Federal agencies to provide detail and direction to agencies as the work to fulfill the goals and requirement of the Executive Order. Section 8 of these instructions are specific to pollution prevention. These instructions are dated March 29, 2007.
The 1990 Pollution Prevention Act focused industry, government, and public attention on reducing the amount of pollution through cost-effective changes in production, operation, and raw materials use. Opportunities for source reduction are often not realized because of existing regulations, and the industrial resources required for compliance, focus on treatment and disposal. Source reduction is fundamentally different and more desirable than waste management or pollution control.
In 2005, Federal agencies requested responses from the General Services Administration regarding recycling and the disposition of property under the personal property rules.
With this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed in January 2006, signatory agencies commit to federal leadership in the design, construction, and operation of High-Performance and Sustainable Buildings. A major element of this strategy is the implementation of common strategies for planning, acquiring, siting, designing, building, operating, and maintaining High Performance and Sustainable Buildings. Included in the MOU are the 5 Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings which includes more detailed guidance on the parameters for and the implementation of principles for optimizing energy performance, conserving water, improved indoor environmental quality, integrated design, and reduction of the impact of materials.
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This newsletter includes profiles of how biobased products are used successfully in the government. It is issued quarterly.
A monthly newsletter that covers a broad range of environmental topics with an emphasis on recycling.
A monthly newsletter from the US EPA with information about activities and events that everyone can use to make a difference in their homes, communities, and offices.
Issued annually, this is a directory of environmentally preferable building products and material includes more than 1,850 product listings that designers, builders, and building owners can use in identifying products that can improve the environmental performance of their buildings.
Addresses major environmental issues (such as meat consumption, transportation, and energy use) and offers a range of suggestions for readers to reduce their environmental impact in their everyday activities. Greentips is sent out on a monthly basis. Sponsored by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
IRTA's quarterly newsletter reports the latest environmental news and discussing current issues involving cleaning, coating and adhesive technologies.
A resource directory for local governments to use in developing and implementing climate change initiatives. This guide includes information on, among many other items, how the U.S. EPA can help with:
- greening transportation;
- land-use decisions and building construction requirements;
- improving recycling;
- conserving water; and
- using more efficient and renewable energy
The directory contains a listing of architectural salvage, reuse, deconstruction, and related firms and non-profits in the Mid-Atlantic states.
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An electronic information exchange that specializes in the trade of recyclables reclaimed in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) streams, as well as the marketing of eco-friendly products.
This library contains materials concerning pollution prevention products offered by GSA and other relevant documents and presentations.
A comprehensive clearinghouse, funded by the Joint Services, for pertinent and timely environmental information to help installations and facilities proactively plan for the future of their missions and operations.
An information service of the U.S. EPA dedicated to reducing and eliminating industrial pollutants through technology transfer, source reduction, education and public awareness.
A consortium of eight regional pollution prevention information centers, funded in part through grants from EPA. These centers all provide pollution prevention information, networking opportunities and other services to States, local governments and technical assistance providers in their region. The centers represent a broad constituency, including state and local pollution prevention programs, manufacturing extension partnerships, cooperative extension and nonprofit organizations.
WaterWiser provides news, information, research results, discussion forums, references, calendar of events, searchable information databases, and other resources primarily targeted to water conservation professionals, but freely accessible to others in the water industry and the general public. WaterWiser is produced and maintained by the members of the Water Conservation Division of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and by the AWWA web team.
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ARRA’s mission is to develop new programs, strategies and funding not only to improve the technological side of the industry but to increase the market share for recycled asphalt, as compared to other types of maintenance, preservation, and rehabilitation options. The membership list is searchable to help in identifying asphalt recyclers/reclaimers close to home.
The ALMR is an educational and informational resource to government agencies, municipal authorities, industries and other business entities, universal waste handlers, generators, environmental groups and industry trade organizations. Tools developed include CD-Rom training on recycling mercury-containing lamps
The Institute is a multi-stakeholder association of key individuals and groups from government, industry and academia, which promotes the use, and recycling of biodegradable polymeric materials (via composting). The BPI is open to any materials and products that demonstrate that they meet the requirements in ASTM D6499 or D6868, based on testing in a approved laboratory. The Compostable Logo can be awarded to any product which meet the requirements in ASTM D6400 or D6868, specifications based on more than 8 years of research by suppliers, composters and academia. Currently the logo has been awarded to a variety of compostable bags and films, food service items, and resins.
The Center helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice. It is a coalition of educational organizations, environmental organizations, citizen groups, the National Resources Defense Council, Consumer Federation of America, the Public Utility Law Project, and the Environmental Protection Agency. It addresses issues such as institutional purchasing, development of more sustainable products, living sustainably, and buying wisely.
The Center for Clean Products and Clean Technologies (CCPCT) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has a mission to develop, evaluate, and promote cleaner products and cleaner technologies that minimize pollution at the source and contribute to long-term sustainable development.
The first association devoted exclusively to the needs of the rapidly expanding North American construction waste & demolition debris processing and recycling industry. Its mission is promoting the safe and economically feasible recycling of the more than 325 million tons of recoverable construction and demolition materials that are generated in the United States annually.
Has the mission of providing the resources and information needed to divert usable materials from the waste stream and into profitable and environmentally sound reuse. Additionally, the institute provides educational materials, tools and techniques, networking, case studies, articles, facts about the environmental impacts of deconstructing, and many other downloadable and interactive modules.
Provides information on how to contact DLA supported activities and learn about DLA supported activities such as the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS), the Dod Ozone Depleting Substance Reserve,
Fuel-related Environmental Services, Renewable Energy Certificates, Energy Saving Performance Contracts, DoD EMALL, Green Procurement, and the DoD Shelf Life Program
Started by the Canadian government, Ecologo certifies products as environmentally preferable after a stringent process that includes third party verification of compliance to EcoLogoM certification criteria. EcoLogoM has certified the environmental leaders in over 300 categories of products. The description for product categories contain the product specific requirements, how verification of meeting the requirements is done, and category definitions. Broad categories in which EcoLogo has certified products include: automotive related products and services; building and construction products; cleaning and janitorial products; containers, packaging, bags, and sacks; marine products; office furniture, equipment, and business products; printing products; pulp and paper products; consumer products; and services.
Members of ECCO are dedicated to improving the quality of the environment by working to increase awareness of the environmental aspects and benefits of concrete and concrete products.
This network is a grassroots movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. The Network provides individuals and non-profits an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. Each local group is run by a local volunteer moderator. Membership is free. The website will enable you to identify your local group.
Green Seal is an independent, non-profit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less toxic pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion. Green Seal has no financial interest in the products that it certifies or recommends nor in any manufacturer or company. Green Seal's evaluations are based on state-of-the-art science and information using internationally recognized methods and procedures.
This environmental aisle is designed to allow direct access to the variety of environmental products and services that GSA offers. Note: Except for Energy Star claims, all of the claims about green attributes (e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency other than Energy Star, biobased content, chemicals content) are self-claims by the product vendors.
This site advertises that they "do the work to ensure you are FAR, JWOD and environmentally compliant." There is a "green items" button that links to a list of NSN items with environmental attributes.
HERC provides pollution prevention and compliance assistance information for the healthcare sector. Areas of focus include hazardous materials, regulated medical waste, waste reduction, facilities and equipment, and regulations and standards.
An international coalition of hospitals and health care systems, medical professionals, community groups, health-affected constituencies, labor unions, environmental and environmental health organizations and religious groups. Their mission is to transform the health care sector worldwide, without compromising patient safety or care, so that it is ecologically sustainable and no longer a source of harm to public health and the environment.
The NCER is dedicated to the enhancement of the national infrastructure for recycling used electronics under the direction of an Industry Advisory Committee of manufacturers who are the leaders in the environmental field.
This center provides a testing ground for innovation and promotes it across EPA offices and programs.
The National Coalition for Pesticide-Free Lawns advocates safe, healthy, LIVING lawns and landscapes with the use of organic and least toxic practices and products that nurture healthy lawns and landscapes and protect the health of children, families, pets, wildlife and the environment from unnecessary exposure to toxic pesticides.
NSWMA is a trade association representing for-profit companies in North America that provide solid, hazardous and medical waste collection, recycling and disposal services, and companies that provide professional and consulting services to the waste services industry. NSWMA’s mission statement is to promote the management of waste in a manner that is environmentally responsible, efficient, profitable and ethical, while benefiting the public and protecting employees.
NERC's mission is to leverage the strengths and resources of its member states to advance an environmentally sustainable economy in the Northeast by promoting source reduction, recycling, and the purchasing of environmentally preferable products and services. Specifically, the site provides links to state recycling organizations in the northeast.
PCRC is maintained by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS). The PCRC is one of the Compliance Assistance Centers developed by industry-government partnerships, with support from EPA's Office of Compliance.
A non-profit public service organization dedicated to recycling used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. RBRC collects the Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), and Small Sealed Lead *(Pb) rechargeable batteries through their national program, Call2Recycle™, and with the help of retail and community partners. To find the collection site nearest you, use the online locator or call our toll free helpline 1-800-8-BATTERY or 1-877-2-RECYCLE.
This site is a showcase for recycle-content products. RecycleStore showcases innovative recycled-content products and puts you in touch directly with their manufacturers.
It is the mission of SERDC to unite industry, government and non-government organizations to promote sustainable recycling in the Southeast.
The USCC (Council) is a non profit national organization that directs the Composting Council Research and Education Foundation (CCREF), which administers public and private research and education grant activities. The USCC is dedicated to the development, expansion and promotion of the composting industry based upon science, principles of sustainability, and economic viability.
FPL’s research scientists are looking at ways to promote clean water, better homes, improved recycling processes, and healthier forests. Research concentrates on pulp and paper products, housing and structural uses of wood, wood preservation, wood and fungi identification, and finishing and restoration of wood products. In addition to traditional lines of research, FPL is responding to environmental pressures on the forest resource by using cutting-edge techniques to study recycling, develop environmentally friendly technology, and understand ecosystem-based forest management.
This is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the beneficial and efficient use of water resources through education, sound science, and technology using reclamation, recycling, reuse and desalination for the benefit of our members, the public, and the environment.
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The 2005 CTC winners are the Department of Homeland Security’s Integrated Support Command (ISC) Kodiak, the Little Rock Air Force Base Recycling Center, and the Department of Justice’s Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Florence, CO. An overview what they have done in the recycling arena that warrented this award starts on page 9 of the Closing the Circle News.
The 2005 CTC winners are Luke Air Force Base Pollution Prevention Team and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen. An overview what they have done in the pollution prevention arena that warrented this award starts on page 5 of the Closing the Circle News.
Details are provided on the 5 award winners. Camp Pendleton Facilities and Maintenance Department (FMD) won because of their actions to reduce air emisisons by decommissioning an aged and energy-intensive central steam plant. NASA Ames implemented and electronics management program which included the following: development of a brochure for employees on e-waste; completing a full onsite audit of their recycling vendors; includes in contracts no unprocessed material or scrap material would be sent overseas; and established a power-off policy for computers, printers and other office equipment when employees leave for the day...
This award is given to recognize efforts to prevent or eliminate pollution at the source, including practices that increase efficiency in the use of raw materials, energy, water, or other resources. These are annual awards celebrating the previous years' accomplishments/innovations. Nominations are typically accepted until March and the awards given in June.
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This Public Work Technical Bulletin (PWTB) 200-1-40, dated 31 July 2006, provides guidance based on experiences of recovering, reusing, and recycling building materials typically disposed of as demolition waste on Army installations. It will assist in implementing practices to reduce the amount of demolition debris generated by the removal of surplus buildings.
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Executive Order 13423
