As a small business owner, you should take every possible step to prevent pollution that may be created as a result of your business operations. You should also encourage your employees to support sound environmental practices such as minimizing waste and recycling.

The resources below will help you learn more about the actions you should take to ensure you are operating legally and being protective of the environment.

Pollution Prevention

• Pollution Prevention (P2) Gateway
  Provides a gateway to pollution prevention programs and resources available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse
  This free information service of the EPA helps businesses reduce and eliminate industrial pollutants through technology transfer, source reduction, education and public awareness.

Recycling

• eCycling: Recycling Electronics
  Offers information about recycling electronic wastes.

• Frequently asked questions about recycling electronics.

• Introduction to Definition of Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Recycling
  Gives the call center training module, outlined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Superfund and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.

More Information

• Industry Partnership Programs
  Covers additional ways your business can help protect the environment.