Welcome – Pollution Prevention
CSE3 Pollution Prevention (P2) Program
Empowering Sustainable Manufacturing in North Carolina
The Center for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering (CSE3) is dedicated to fostering sustainable energy development and conserving natural resources. We collaborate with various industries and organizations across North Carolina to address pressing sustainability challenges. Our team is committed to helping your manufacturing facility thrive by enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. We offer assessments in energy, water, and lean practices at no cost, which can lead to significant savings and improved operations.
CSE3 currently has grant funds to conduct energy assessments at no cost to manufacturing facilities in North Carolina in any of the 5 sectors:
NEA #1: Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Processing
NEA #2: Chemical Manufacturing, Processing and Formulation
NEA #3: Automotive Manufacturing and Maintenance
NEA #4: Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing and Maintenance
NEA #5: Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication
Our Goal
We aim to help North Carolina companies minimize pollution at its source while maximizing cost savings. A key service we offer is free energy, water, and lean assessments for manufacturing facilities. These assessments provide insights to reduce energy and water consumption, minimize waste, and enhance sustainability practices. In addition, we support manufacturing facilities by offering technical training on related topics, most of them at no cost, to ensure your team is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to drive efficiency and sustainability in your operations.
Benefits to Your Company
Our assessments can help reduce your business costs in multiple areas, including energy costs, water consumption, wastewater generation, hazardous materials, and emissions. This results in:
- Increased Profitability: Improve your bottom line through operational efficiencies.
- Enhanced Competitiveness: Gain a competitive advantage by promoting sustainable practices.
- Reduced Environmental Impact: Minimize waste volume and toxicity, and lower emissions (VOC, HAP, & GHG).
- Improved Productivity: Streamline processes and recycle or divert by-products effectively.
- Attract New Business: Strengthen your capacity to bring in new clients through sustainable initiatives.
Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance and Resources for Manufacturing Facilities
- Energy, water, and lean assessments
- Technical Courses and Manuals
- Workshops and materials
- P2 Webinars
- Case Studies
- P2 Internship Program
- General results and information
What is Pollution Prevention (P2)?
Pollution Prevention (P2) encompasses practices that reduce, eliminate, or prevent pollution at its source before recycling, treatment, or disposal. Our P2 program supports industries such as food and beverage, chemical manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and metal manufacturing, among others. We are committed to assisting manufacturing facilities, including those in Environmental Justice disadvantaged communities, through funded technical support.
Pollution Prevention Awareness
- Pollution Prevention Week
- Other Events