Website Archive

Content on DTSC’s Website Archive is no longer being updated. It is being provided for informational purposes only and may be out of date, contain technical inaccuracies, typographical errors or broken links. This content is not promised or guaranteed to be correct, current or complete. DTSC assumes no responsibility (and expressly disclaims responsibility) for updating this site. Any reliance on the content contained herein is at the user’s own risk. Users are solely responsible for confirming the accuracy and completeness of all posted information before citing or using the information. By accessing this site, users agree that DTSC shall not be held liable for any claim, loss or damages which may result from the use of, access to, or inability to use the content contained herein.

Pollution Prevention & Green Technology

DTSC’s Pollution Prevention program provided guidance to businesses on implementing pollution prevention principles to help generate less solid and hazardous waste, use fewer toxic chemicals, conserve water and energy, and reduce air pollution. These strategies were intended to reduce the burden of cleaning up contaminated sites across California by reducing the sources of pollution through education and process improvements.

In 2013, the Pollution Prevention program ended with the formation of the Department’s first Green Chemistry program, Safer Consumer Products (SCP). SCP takes pollution prevention efforts one step further in trying to eliminate the use of toxic chemicals all together, asking manufacturers if the chemicals they are using are necessary and if there is a safer alternative. For more information, visit the Safer Consumer Products page.

For Businesses

For the Public

Reports

Pollution Prevention & Green Technology Links

Archive Links