Business Assistance
Businesses are always seeking ways to increase competitiveness and boost productivity. One way to cut costs is to use resources more efficiently. Preventing waste and pollution before they are generated makes more than economic sense – recycling and environmental purchasing can boost employee morale, improve worker safety, and reduce liability.
We provide the following services:
- Phone assistance and referrals.
- Printed materials.
- Workshops and presentations.
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- Recycling in the workplace
- Tips for starting and improving a recycling program, a searchable database of recyclers, a link to market prices for recyclables, and a profile of recycling in Minnesota.
- Environmental Awards
- Links to the Minnesota Governor's Awards Program and other awards programs, and how to apply.
- Environmental Purchasing
- Information about environmentally responsible products. Includes a searchable directory of Minnesota products made from recycled materials, a list of publications and demonstration projects, and useful links.
- Hazardous Waste
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency publications related to business waste. How to transport and dispose hazardous waste such as fluorescent lamps, antifreeze, and solvents.
- Mercury in the Environment
- Many businesses use products containing mercury, but may not realize it. Learn why mercury is a concern, how to properly manage mercury, and what alternative products exist.
- Preventing Waste and Saving Money
- Resources for pollution prevention and solid waste reduction. Fact sheets and other resources to help you reduce pollution and waste before it is generated.
- Reusable Transport Packaging
- Includes a directory of shipping products and manufacturers, suggestions for working with suppliers, and options for recycling waste containers.
- Using Recycled Materials as a Manufacturing Feedstock
- The MPCA helps start-up and expanding businesses in Minnesota develop uses for recycled materials by offering techncial, business, financial, and marketing assistance.
- Other Sources of Environmental Information
- There are a wide range of complementary environmental organizations available to help Minnesota businesses. This is a referral list of organizations to call for various types of assistance.
Last update November 2006
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