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Pollution Prevention
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Emergency Response and Spill Prevention
The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) provides the CT DEEP Emergency Spill hotline information along with definitions of what constitutes a spill and what is considered an environmental emergency.
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Connecticut businesses can access "going green" information, from general resources, purchasing recommendations, green building, transportation, waste and recycling. Information is also available on permitting and compliance.
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No matter where you live, you can prevent pollution, save money, and protect the environment and your health through the choices you make every day. Learn about household alternatives to toxic products and managing household hazardous waste. Find information on green building and renovation.
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Find FAQs about organic lawn care and how to change over from conventional lawn chemicals, as well as information about soil testing and garden planning.
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Pollution Prevention (or P2) means eliminating or reducing the amount of toxicity of potentially harmful substances at their sources, prior to generalization, treatment, off-site recycling or disposal. It emphasizes preventing or minimizing pollution, rather than controlling it once it is generated.
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Prescription Medicines and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Product Disposal
Citizens have several options for disposing of prescription medications and over-the-counter (OTC) products safely. Some medication disposal can be done via trash, some at a local pharmacy and others at special collection locations sponsored by the federal government. Access a quick reference chart for OTC disposal.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
