Open Directory - Science: Environment: Pollution Prevention and Recycling
See also: This category in other languages: - Environment Canada's pollution prevention (P2) website and database featuring general information, tools, legislation, success stories, and technology. - On implementation of cleaner production (pollution prevention) in China's industries. Case studies, information on policy, strategies and legislation, and general information and links on industrial ecology, life cycle assessment, ISO 14000, and related topics. [Chinese, English] - Information about Municipal Solid Waste (MSW); more commonly known as trash or garbage. - Recycled content guidelines and other information for U.S. federal government procurement. Includes directories of manufacturers of a wide range recycled products for industrial, commercial, and household use. - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Pollution Prevention Program. The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990. At EPA, pollution prevention means source reduction. - Information on the extended product responsibility (EPR) concept, initiatives underway in the U.S. and internationally, and related resources such as public-private alliances, academic research, publications, and involved organizations. - Guide to local resources including recycling centers, how to recycle, pollution prevention and how help protect the environment. - A resource for any light bulb ("lamp") user seeking details on recycling spent mercury-containing lamps. - Help stop LitterButts by reporting license plates of violators. - Information and tools to help local governments reduce, reuse, recycle and decrease the amount of solid waste going to landfills. Includes waste stream analysis tools. From State of California Integrated Waste Management Board. - Information and education resources on recycling, environmental management systems, and pollution prevention - Extensive source of information on pollution prevention technologies and implementation, for industry, commerce, and households. Includes many relevant internet links. - Pollution prevention (P2) information for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and other areas. Includes news, on-line information searches, librarian services, event calendar, service provider and consultant directories, program and project updates, mailing lists, and links. - A cooperative effort by California governments to promote the use of crumb rubber from scrap tires in roadway rehabilitation. Information on rubberized asphalt concrete technology. - PhD thesis on environmentally friendly cleaning solvents. - Network of pollution prevention specialists in the southwestern US. Success stories, news, events announcements, description of programs, and contacts.
