Pollution prevention is reducing or eliminating waste at the source by modifying production processes, promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques, and re-using materials rather than putting them into the waste stream.
The EPA has put forth a number of programs designed to educate manufacturers on industrial processes that prevent pollution by saving energy, encourage environmentally preferable purchasing, and provide technical assistance to state agencies and businesses.
E & D Services has taken these programs into consideration at its business plan design department, and made special notations to look for in their submissions.
"We've had the pass down from our President that we want to make sure our projects are undergoing the correct planning. This wish has translated to the review of government policies and protocols. The review of our government policies are always well done, and it provides a great deal of in sight on these issues. We of course appropriate them where we can and incorporate them where applicable."
E & D has taken a key note to reflect our government's desire for a greener economy, a greener country, and a greener policy in the private sector. Officials from E & D have even taken promotional steps to give out recommendations. These recommendations try to shed light on what Businesses can do to reflect these policies. Recommendations include the advocating of the EPA's "Best Management Practices".
Best management practices are methods that have been determined to be the most effective and practical means of preventing or reducing pollution. These practices are often employed in agriculture, forestry, mining and construction. The EPA (working with partners in industry and the academic community) have established the best published management practices for soil erosion, wastewater treatment, fuel storage, pesticide and fertilizer handling (to include the management of livestock yards). The ultimate goal of these practices is to increase efficiency while reducing pollution.
E & D Spokesmen made a point to stress the importance of businesses understanding these new goals.
"We're constantly keeping up with the new government policies for green projects, renewable energies, and humanitarian guidelines. It's important for borrower's to recognize the government's requirements as well. This will ensure borrowers receive the best results when going through our business plan procedures."
