Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

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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