New York State Pollution Prevention Institute
Working Toward a Sustainable New York
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) is headquartered at Rochester Institute of Technology(RIT) and is a partnership between RIT, Clarkson University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University at Buffalo and the 10 NYS Regional Technology Development Centers.
The mission of NYSP2I is to make New York State more sustainable for workers, the public, the environment, and the economy through:
- reductions in toxic chemical use
- the efficient use of raw materials, energy and water
- reductions in emissions to the environment and waste generation
NYSP2I is an integrated program of several major elements:
- technology research, development and diffusion
- outreach
- professional training
- a community grants program
- academic educational programs
Funding provided by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation