Department of
Environmental Quality

September is Pollution Prevention Month

Pollution Prevention Champions Recognized

In observation of P2 Month each year, DEQ recognizes businesses or organizations that have implemented pollution prevention measures with documented results.

Applications are accepted year-round for recognition each September.
(Application form at bottom of page)

To be considered for Pollution Prevention Champion recognition, a business or organization is required to meet the following criteria:

• Be located in Idaho
• Incorporate pollution prevention into daily operations by
  • implementing any method or activity that prevents, eliminates, and/or minimizes the production of waste at its source
  • using non-toxic or less-toxic products
  • conserving energy or water
  • reusing materials rather than throwing them away
• Show documented results in such area as
  • raw materials purchased
  • toxic materials purchased
  • hazardous waste generate
  • solid waste generated
  • air pollutants emitted
  • gallons of water used
  • wastewater generated
  • kilowatt hours used
  • vehicle miles driven
  • diesel, coal, or other fuels used
  • greenhouse gas emissions
  • dollars spent
  • or purchase or generation of green energy
• Be in compliance with all environmental regulations

Note: The P2 Champion program is not a certification. It is an award given to businesses or organizations in order to recognize past pollution prevention efforts. Activities that warrant P2 Champion recognition may or may not be ongoing, and DEQ does not require such activities continue after the date of award.

At right are businesses and organizations that have been recognized for their pollution prevention efforts.

Pollution Prevention Champion Application