We continue to make significant strides in reducing waste beyond state and federal requirements. This cooperative venture is an extension of that commitment to Michigan's families, environment and economy. The voluntary P5 program is open to all of Michigan's pulp and paper facilities. Sixteen companies and facilities already have signed commitments to participate. The program invites companies to establish priorities and goals to reduce the use, generation, discharge and emission of substances of concern.
Facilities can join at any time and the commitment is renewable on an annual basis.
The program was launched with a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Each develops a written pollution prevention policy. Participants establish pollution prevention goals to implement at their facilities. Participants maintain records for tracking progress toward reaching their goals. Technology transfer is promoted through development of case studies, participation in waste reduction assessments, and educational and outreach activities such as public dialogues and workshops.