PPRC is a non-profit organization that is the Northwest’s leading source of high quality, unbiased pollution prevention (P2) information. PPRC works collaboratively to promote environmental protection through pollution prevention. PPRC believes that environmental and economic vitality go hand in hand, and that both are necessary to protect the high quality of life enjoyed in our region.
Medicine Return Program in Washington State
The pilot phase of this project (2006-2008)provided convenient, secure and environmentally responsible collection and disposal for expired/unwanted household pharmaceuticals, including over-the-counter and prescription medicines. National awards and publicity have been hallmarks of this trailblazing effort by a coalition of government, non-profit, and business representatives. A total of 40 pilo... (more)
February 18, 2010, 11:30 - 4:30 pm, Mount Vernon, WA: NW Washington Waste-to-Profit Workshop and Networking Event
By-product Synergy NW is a collaboration of Puget Sound area businesses, technical experts and advisors helping member companies discover and implement materials exchange, re-use and waste reduction strategies. Details and more info here.
This video slideshow, created by Scott Butner, documents a delegation of U.S. P2 professionals, including PPRC’s own Ken Grimm, during a trip to South Korea. During their trip the delegation provided P2 training and consulting to Korean manufacturers.
