Small Changes Make a Big Difference
The Pollution Prevention Assistance (PPA) Partnership is comprised of representatives from cities, counties, and health districts. Funding assistance is provided by the Washington Department of Ecology. The PPA program provides free hands-on-assistance to Small Quantity Generators (typically small businesses and organizations) who want to improve their practices by reducing impacts to human health and the environment.
This is accomplished through technical assistance visits that are designed to reduce or eliminate hazardous waste and pollutants at the source. A local pollution prevention specialist will meet with your organization to evaluate current activities and practices. They will discuss concerns, observations, solutions, and work directly to help solve common challenges around dangerous wastes, stormwater, solid waste, and spill prevention. This collaborative process limits liability, reduces risk, and improves work environments.
To learn more about the PPA program, check out the Department of Ecology's website: https://ecology.wa.gov/PPA.