Pollution Prevention Program

OUR MISSION: Promoting business success and enhancing environmental quality by providing a free technical resource center on behalf of local government

POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM AND BERC

Rob White, Manager BERC hosting annual P2 Awards Event

Rob White, former manager BERC hosting annual P2 Awards Event

BERC’s Commitment to P2
BERC’s Integrates P2 In All We Do
BERC’s Partners in P2

BERC’s Commitment to P2

BERC’s Pollution Prevention Program is part of BERC's efforts to support the success of Sacramento Area businesses while also enhancing the area’s environmental quality. In this way, BERC is working to improve quality of life for the entire community.

BERC’s Integrates P2 In All We Do

Service	How BERC Blends P2
Free and confidential permit assistance and consultative services in the following areas: Air quality Hazardous materials/waste Pollution prevention Solid waste Storm water Wastewater Building inspection Business license Fire code Planning Zoning	Integrated into one-on-one consultations and interactions with businesses whenever possible and appropriate in all points of contact.
Ombudsman and Advocate Role on behalf of businesses and agencies seeking equitable solutions to regulatory challenges and for cost-effective environmental policy.	Look for industry wide and governmental means to spread P2 awareness and implementation for broad community effect.
Educational Outreach	BERC provides: Fact sheets Guidance documents Seminars Workshops

BERC’s Partners in P2

BERC’s involvement in Pollution Prevention is supported by:

Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Sacramento County’s Municipal Services Agency
Sacramento County’s Environmental Management Department
Sacramento County’s Planning and Community Development Department
City of Sacramento’s Department of Utilities
National Pollution Prevention Roundtable
California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control, and many others….