What is pollution preventions role in EMS?
Element #12 of EPA’s EMS Program is: “Incorporate EMS into P2 Programs”. EMS’s play a major role in many of EPA’s pollution prevention programs because of their capacity to identify environmental improvement opportunities that exist outside traditional regulatory compliance. These opportunities include improving energy and resource efficiency, addressing product stewardship responsibilities, and managing unregulated hazardous chemicals. Sectors Identified in Region 8 to Focus EMS Efforts • Agriculture • Ski Areas • Small business – auto service…
