The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week launched a new Environmental Stewardship website to help business, government and private citizens make intelligent choices on sustainable environmental benefits.

Simple, everyday decisions by organizations and individuals on such issues as recycling, reuse or choice of fuel support pollution prevention and environmental stewardship.

The website will enable users to find EPA partnership programs, such as the Energy Star energy saving program, which best align with their needs and interests. Businesses can search for EPA programs based on their industrial category, environmental issue of interest, and geographic area.

One specific webpage, for example, shows businesses how they can help employees reduce the environmental impacts of commuting.

The website also provides information links individuals can use to protect the environment in different settings, such as home, work, school and shopping. One Web site shows citizens how they can use pesticides safely.

This tool is the latest in a series of steps EPA has taken to support environmental stewardship.

For more information, visit EPA’s Environmental Stewardship website

5/4/2007