Available services vary from country to country.
Background Most PPCs are established in partnership with a trade association, university, or other institution and are staffed by environmental professionals who, along with local environmental consultants, are available to provide on-site technical assistance and training to local industries. WEC provides initial financial support, training, and assistance with the goal of seeing a PPC become a financially independent and self-sustaining organization within three years. The main activity of PPCs is to extend energy efficiency, resource conservation, and waste minimization programs to industry and provide them with information and technical services, resulting in cost savings and reduced waste generation and discharge to the environment. A preliminary activity plan is developed including workplans and staff training programs for three years. In the second year, PPCs develop strategy for long-term independent sustainability.