DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Pollution Prevention (P2)

Prevent Pollution
Pollution Prevention (or P2) is preventing or minimizing pollution rather than controlling it once it is generated.  The control approach has serious drawbacks, including high costs, increased liability and the risk of moving it from one place to another, such as from the air to the land or from the land to water.  Explore the topics below to find out how you can prevent pollution at home, work, school and more.
 Pollution Prevention & Related Topics 
 
Content Last Updated January 2024