September 28, 2005—As part of the National Pollution Prevention (P2) Week celebration September 19-24, the US Environmental Agency (EPA) has launched a new pollution prevention Web site that will provide stakeholders and the public with one point of reference to the agency’s pollution prevention programs.
The agency is also making available new information on the Green Suppliers Network, an innovative pollution prevention program. The Green Suppliers Network is a joint venture between EPA and the US Department of Commerce to help small and medium-sized manufacturers improve their economic and environmental performance.
In addition, EPA is making available two Design for the Environment documents that assess alternative flame retardants for use in furniture foam (alternatives to pentabromodiphenyl ether) and assess the life-cycle of solders in electronics (alternatives to tin-lead solder).
These documents were produced as part of cooperative partnership efforts between EPA and a wide range of stakeholders to compare and improve the performance and reduce human health and environmental risks, while also promoting alternative products, processes, and practices.
