Pollution Prevention (P2) Program

TDEC’s Pollution Prevention (P2) program* offers resources to help Tennessee manufacturers achieve their sustainability and pollution prevention goals. This not only helps to conserve the natural beauty of Tennessee but also saves money and supports long-term success.

In general terms, “pollution prevention” means reducing, eliminating, or preventing pollution at its source. Our P2 program is designed to help reduce the use of natural resources, lower costs for producers, and prevent pollution before it happens. We work with manufacturers to find smarter, more efficient ways to operate.

In addition to assisting manufacturers, the P2 program supports the Tennessee Sustainable Spirits (TNSS) program. This program provides technical resources specific to spirits producers, such as wineries, wine growers, breweries, and distilleries, for their commitment to sustainability and pollution prevention goals.

*This program is partially funded by a U.S. EPA pollution prevention grant.

Pollution Prevention Examples

• Modifying a production process to generate less waste.
• Implementing water and energy conservation practices.
• Reusing materials such as drums and pallets rather than disposing of them as waste.
• Using non-toxic or less toxic chemicals as cleaners, degreasers, and other maintenance chemicals.

How Our P2 Program Helps Manufacturers

• Conducts in-person technical assistance site visits to help identify opportunities for pollution prevention at manufacturing facilities.
• Hosts webinars and workshops led by industry experts for manufacturers and spirits producers.
• Organizes open discussions for manufacturers to share successes and challenges with manufacturing peers on P2 topics.
• Distributes electronic newsletters featuring timely topics and relevant industry updates.
• And more!

Benefits of Reducing Industrial Pollution

• Reducing environmental impact by lowering consumption of natural resources.
• Achieving sustainability goals with an emphasis on cost saving and resource reduction.
• Increasing networking and the collaborative exchange of ideas among peers to enhance processes and minimize environmental impact.
• Improving air, land, and water quality for all Tennesseans.

Get Involved

• Request an in-person technical assistance site visit to help identify opportunities for pollution prevention.
• Register for an upcoming webinar or workshop focused on pollution prevention for manufacturers and spirits producers.
• Check out our previously recorded webinars and other resources for manufacturers and spirits producers. 
• Sign up for the Pollution Prevention newsletter to stay up-to-date on relevant and timely topics.
• Request to join an open discussion roundtable with industry peers (this is available to manufacturers only).

Got questions? Reach out to Pollution.Prevention@tn.gov, and one of our team members will follow up shortly!

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