Pollution Prevention Workbook
- Published:
- August 1, 2000
- Originator:
- Chesapeake Bay Program
- EPA Number:
- EPA 903-R-00-02
What is Pollution Prevention (P2)? One of the best wtays to protect the Bay is to prevent pollution and waste from entering the waterways. Pollution Prevention (P2) is a hierarchy of activities that eliminate or reduce the amount ofchemical contaminants or other wastes at the source of production. Source reduction is the preferred method to addressing waste issues, followed by reuse/recycling, the energy recovery. Treatment, followed by safe disposal, should be used as a last alternative.