Pollution Prevention for Businesses

Pollution prevention, or P2, is any practice that eliminates or reduces waste or hazardous substances at the source prior to reuse, recycling, treatment and disposal. Companies can save money, increase profits, operate more efficiently and improve the environment through P2 practices. Iowa's businesses and industries will find numerous resources on this Web page to reap the benefits of pollution prevention. The DNR's Pollution Prevention Services offers confidential and non-regulatory assistance at no cost.

P2 News

Programs

• DNR Pollution Prevention Services
• Pollution Prevention Intern Program
• The Iowa Strategic Goals Program
• Environmental Management Systems Assistance

Workshops and Conferences

Resources and Information

• Pollution Prevention Benefits and Strategies
• Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance by Environmental Resource and Industrial Sector
• Pollution Prevention and Water Conservation
• Pollution Prevention and Metal Finishing
• Best Management Practices -
  Waste Reduction for Construction and Demolition Debris: A guide for Building, Construction and Environmental Professionals (*.pdf file)
  
  
• Environmental Business Assistance Portal (outside link)
  A joint project of the DNR's Pollution Prevention Services, the Iowa Department of Economic Development and the Iowa Waste Reduction Center

Publications and Reports
A free PDF reader is available from Adobe

• Pollution Prevention Services Brochure
• Environmental Management Systems Implementation Guide
• Environmental Management Systems Fact Sheet
• P2 Intern Applications for Business and Students
• P2 Intern Case Summaries
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DNR Contact
Jeff Fiagle
(515)281-5353
Jeff.Fiagle@dnr.iowa.gov