EPA's technology primer, Green Remediation: Incorporating sustainable Environmental Practices into Remediation of Contaminated Sites (56pp, 814 KB), outlines the principles of green remediaton and describes opportunities to reduce the footprint of cleanup activities throughout the life of a project.

EPA's strategic plan calls for increased research and applications of sustainable systems that promote environmental stewardship, reduce GHG emissions, and improve energy efficiency as required by federal mandates such as Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management.

EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER) is working with private and public partners to foster the use of best management practices (BMPs) for green remediation at contaminated sites throughout the United States.

OSWER is documenting the state of BMPs, identifying opportunities for improvement, establishing a strong community of BMP practitioners, and developing mechanisms and tools facilitating the use of green practices. To help site cleanup and reuse stakeholders make informed decisions about green remediation strategies, this web site provides documents and information links for:

• Case studies on green approaches already in place at hazardous waste sites and brownfields,
• Guidance and research reports on technical issues such as treatment system optimization, renewable energy sources, and site management techniques,
• Partnerships and other programs enabling users to obtain technical support, financial assistance, and more ideas about sustainability,
• Links to related initiatives, organizations, references, and data sources, and
• Site-specific technical assistance for waste site managers and other interested parties.

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