One Health is a holistic approach to advancing human well-being that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment: when we protect one, we protect all. EPA has been working with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), the Association of State and Territorial … Read more
EPA Announces Winners of the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for new and innovative green chemistry technologies. Through the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the generation and use of hazardous substances, this … Read more
EPA Updates Safer Chemical Ingredients List Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adding 10 chemicals to the Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL). The SCIL is a living list of chemicals that EPA’s Safer Choice program has evaluated and determined meet Safer Choice criteria. With this update, there are a total of 1,071 chemicals on … Read more
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program Biden-Harris Administration Announces $100 Million in Grants to Support Manufacturers of Cleaner Construction Materials as Part of Investing in America Agenda EPA seeking grant applications to support the development, standardization, transparency, and reporting criteria for Environmental Product Declarations that will expand market access to lower carbon construction materials Today, the U.S. … Read more
EPA Relaunches Online P2 Hub Resources Center, a Gateway to Pollution Prevention Tools and Technical Resources Today, during Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing an updated online P2 Hub Resources Center that features an expanded suite of tools and materials to help businesses and technical assistance providers implement P2 … Read more