The following elements are considered important by the most successful pollution prevention programs. Facilities have a clear understanding of their pollution prevention direction. Have a definition of pollution prevention. Have either a facility or corporate pollution prevention policy. Facilities have a method for identifying and documenting wastes and emissions.
Facilities have pollution prevention goals.
Have facility and or corporate pollution prevention goals. Using input solicited from employees and other sources, facility environmental leaders provide input into the corporate and facility goal setting processes. Corporate pollution prevention directives influence the program. Facilities use a champion or facilitator or focal point person to lead the program. Management supports pollution prevention and commits the necessary resources to support pollution prevention activities.