EPA launches green production drive

THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) believes businesses can reduce costs and protect the environment by introducing cleaner, greener practices.

Yesterday, the EPA in conjunction with IBEC launched the Cleaner Greener Production Programme (CGPP).

The CGPP aims to assist companies to develop innovative solutions to environmental problems. EPA director general Mary Kelly said the CGPP will also provide grant aid to companies who look beyond just managing environmental impacts and actually seek to prevent them occurring.