EPA HQ EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing program encourages and assists federal agencies to purchase environmentally preferable products and services. The site explains EPA's guiding principles for making environmental purchasing decisions and provides tools and resources such as case studies, a database of product specifications and on-line EPP training. This Web site describes developments in EPR both nationally and internationally, and provides links to related EPA programs and other resources for more information. Through Recycling program stimulates economic growth and recycling market development by assisting businesses and supporting a network of state and regional recycling contacts. This Web site provides information on financing and technical assistance for recycling businesses, as well as other market development tools.
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This creates a direct economic incentive to recycle more and to generate less waste. WasteWise EPA HQ WasteWise is a free, voluntary, EPA program through which organizations eliminate costly municipal solid waste, benefiting their bottom line and the environment. This Web site provides information on this program, guides, case-studies and assistance.