U.S. EPA Releases Non-Confidential Chemical Data report (CDR) Information

February 12, 2013

EPA has released the non-confidential Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) information on chemical manufacturing, processing and use in the United States.

The 2012 non-confidential database and search tool are available at http://www.epa.gov/oppt/cdr/index.html. Users can download the database or search the database by chemical name, CAS number, or company name to retrieve company and site-specific information about chemicals in commerce and to view information on specific uses of chemicals, such as those used in products intended for children. This website also includes more information about the CDR data results, as well as fact sheets.

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Report Demonstrates Over $6.6 Billion in Economic Benefits from Pollution Prevention A Result of Waste Reductions, Resource Conservation, and Cost Savings

February 5, 2013

Tuesday, February 5, 2013
For Immediate Release

A Cornerstone of Environmental Sustainability: Pollution Prevention Results from 2007 to 2009 presents available information on the achievements of state and local P2 programs for the calendar years 2007 to 2009. The Report was produced by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) based upon the results shared by 90 pollution prevention (P2) programs in the United States.

The Report shows that there were almost $6.6 billion in economic benefits and more than 7 billion pounds of pollution minimized or eliminated during the three year period. 7 billion pounds of waste is equivalent to the amount of waste generated by 350 thousand households, the approximate size of Columbus, Ohio. This study affirms that pollution prevention results in conservation of valuable resources and significant waste reductions, as well cost savings that were four times greater than the funds used to support the various P2 programs.

The Report is a product of the P2 Results Task Force, whose membership includes representatives from State P2 programs, EPA Headquarters and Regions, Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange Centers (P2Rx), as well as NPPR. The Task Force has developed a National Pollution Prevention Results Data System, (the System). The System aggregates data that is collected, managed, and synthesized by state and local P2 programs, non-profits, companies, and other organizations.

The Report documents additional benefits of P2 activities, including: approximately 16 billion gallons of water conserved; almost 2.5 billion kilowatt hours of reduced energy usage; more than 33 billion pounds of greenhouse gases (GHG) no longer being released into the atmosphere.

NPPR will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, February 21 at 2 ET to provide an overview of the report. Register for the webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2030884086456328960

To view the Report, go to http://www.p2.org/wp-content/uploads/p2-results-2007-9-final.pdf.

Press Release: press_release_2007_2009_results-report

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FY 2013 Request for Proposals for the Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN) Grant Program

February 1, 2013

The Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN) grant program funds regional centers that serve both regional and national pollution prevention (P2) information needs. Grantees determine audience needs and then supply quality information and training on source reduction and related P2 practices. Grantees provide assistance and training to businesses whose lack of information may be an impediment to implementing source reduction, preventing pollution or adopting sustainable practices. Grantee activities must support regional P2 priorities and the national P2 information network. Proposals must describe P2 outputs and projected P2 outcomes for all activities. The work plan must describe how progress towards achieving the expected environmental outcomes will be measured.

http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/grants/ppin/ppin13.pdf

Proposals are due April 5, 2013.

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P2Press: January 2013

February 1, 2013

P2Press January 2013

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NPPR Releases Two Reports for Members

January 16, 2013

The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) has released two reports of activities from 2012 for its’ members.

2012 Membership Survey Results
The first report provides an overview and results from NPPR’s annual membership survey. The purpose of this report is to twofold: to share the survey results with the NPPR membership and interested parties and set the ground work for updating and improving member benefits. Additional comments to recommendations presented in the report are welcomed.

2012 SCCP Webinar Series Report
The second report outlined NPPR’s Safer Chemistry Challenge Program webinar series, which ran in two parts beginning February 2012 and concluding December 2012.

Thank you to all our members who participated in the survey and webinar series.

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