Region 8 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA, ) announces the Regional Pollution Prevention Recognition Awards Program ( P2 ) 2023. Region 8 of the EPA is requesting applications from companies in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and tribal territories within the boundaries of Region 8 to recognize the demonstrated leadership in innovative P2 practices.
“The Pollution Prevention Awards Program from the EPA recognizes to organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to reducing, eliminating, or preventing source contamination prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal ”, said KC Becker, regional administrator for EPA Region 8. “We look forward to celebrating these forward-looking organizations that have reduced their environmental impact, improved quality of life in their communities, and often achieved cost savings. to along the way ”.
Preventionof pollution, as defined in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, is any practice that reduces environmental emissions of dangerous substances or pollutants before entering a waste stream for recycling, treatment or disposal. P2 conserves natural resources, including water and energy, focusing the attention of the industry, government and public in reducing pollution by implementing cost-saving changes in the production, operation, and use of raw materials. EPA's P2 program is voluntary and encourages stakeholders to seek innovative ways to prevent pollution from entering waste streams through a process of competitive subsidy and the provision of technical assistance to companies.
This is an annual, voluntary, and non-monetary award program. Those interested in applying and being considered for an award should submit a complete application that describes the P2 efforts of the nominee, activities, cost savings, reduced pounds of dangerous chemicals, energy stored or gallons of water saved, as well as the replicability of your approach. The application deadline is May 19, 2023. For information on how to apply, visit theP2 Awards Program 2023.
In 2021, EPA Region 8 recognized four Colorado companies as winners of the P2 Awards Program. Leprino Foods Company, Management and Engineering Services LLC, PCs for People and Taco Star demonstrated their commitment to preventing contamination by reducing, eliminating, or preventing contamination at its source. For more information on previous winners of the R8, visit Previous P2 winners on the R8.
For more information on P2 and the P2 Grant Program, see Programa of P2 Grants.
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