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Pollution Prevention

Fact Sheets

General P2 Checklist - A categorized checklist of the most common pollution prevention methods for industrial operations.
P2 Fact Sheet for POTWs - A series of factsheets designed for publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) which range from general plant operations to industrial sector recommendations.
BMPs for Pork Production - A list of best management practices (BMPs) for preventing pollution from open feed lot and confinement operations. These include operating techniques and good housekeeping principles.
BMPs for Oil Exploration and Extraction - A list of best management practices (BMPs) for reducing waste generated during oil exploration and extraction.
Pollution Prevention at Agrichemical Facilities - This fact sheet identifies steps agrichemical facilities can take to improve the handling and storage of agricultural chemicals and other materials. The focus is on best management practices (BMPs) that reduce waste and pollution at the source through housekeeping, leak/spill prevention and inventory controls.
Hospital P2 Assessment Checklist - A categorized checklist designed for hospitals to address pollution prevention.
Reducing Mercury Use in Industrial Facilities This fact sheet identifies steps your facility can take to reduce or eliminate the use of mercury from materials and equipment.
Going Green: A Resource List for Local Government Officials in Illinois - A list of technical assistance, funding opportunities, tools and guidance to help local governments move forward with a broad sustainability initiative or carry out specific environmental improvement projects.
Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance - OPP has a team of engineers and technical specialists trained to help you identify where P2 can make an environmental and economic difference.
Mercury-free Alternatives for Schools
Green Schools Checklist
How to Prevent Open Dumping in My Community

Pollution Prevention

P2 Internship Program

Mercury Products Stewardship

Green Government

Safer Chemistry Challenge Program

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