EPA grant to help businesses in Colorado reduce pollution | Environment [Video]

A half-million dollar grant from the Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday is targeted at preventing pollution from businesses and will help the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment work with the Colorado Green Business Network.

“We’re proud to support projects that continue to help businesses develop and implement strategies to reduce hazardous material usage and improve energy and water efficiency, all while lowering business costs,” said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. “These projects highlight the important work of small businesses and the positive impact they have in preventing pollution in their communities.”

The Colorado Green Business Network helps provide businesses with technical assistance and education on hazardous material reduction and waste minimization.

EPA announced nearly $19 million in grants nationwide to help states, tribal nations and U.S. territories to develop and adopt pollution prevention practices in local communities. Nearly half the grants were made available with no-cost share. or …