August 27, 2004—A new page on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Web site, Gateway to International Best Practices and Innovations, offers environmental policies and best practices from countries around the world including Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Australia. The online global library provides links to journals, databases, guidelines, programs, and case studies involving innovations in air, toxics, and waste and water issues, as well as multi-media approaches, such as Environmental Management Systems, sustainable transport, smart growth, and industrial ecology.
The site provides examples of state and local partnerships with other countries and regions that have resulted in creative environmental solutions in the US such as: constructed wetlands to treat wastewater; green buildings and renewable energy to address climate and air pollution; industrial ecology to support pollution prevention and brownfields revitalization; a list of fellowships for group and individual exchanges; and a number of resources on evaluating international initiatives.
