{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-announces-265000-to-help-nh-businesses-adopt-pollution-prevention-practices", "Pappas Announces $265,000 to Help NH Businesses Adopt Pollution Prevention Practices", "2024-10-31", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "NH", "Chris Pappas", "P000614", "pappas.house.gov", "pappas", "https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in announcing that the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has been selected to receive $265,000 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities.\n\nThe NHDES will provide P2 technical assistance to New Hampshire\u2019s craft beverage sector with an emphasis on reducing environmental and health impacts for businesses and disadvantaged communities. As part of the BetterBev New England Green Craft Beverage Recognition Program, NHDES will continue to work with other New England P2 technical assistance providers to assist craft beverage producers in implementing environmentally friendly practices which save energy, conserve water, minimize wastewater, avoid toxic or hazardous chemicals, and reduce greenhouse gasses.\n\n\u201cPollution prevention means stopping pollution at the source and protecting the health of our families, communities, and environment,\u201d said Congressman Chris Pappas. \u201cThanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law, which I fought to pass, this grant will provide businesses with federal resources to craft and adopt pollution prevention practices, reducing their costs and safeguarding our water, land, and air.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased to see this funding come to New Hampshire to help our businesses and industry take meaningful steps to prevent pollution right at the source,\u201d said U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen. \u201cThrough energy efficiency, water conservation and other pollution reduction strategies, this program helps businesses save money while benefitting the broader community.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe all have a role to play in mitigating pollution and preserving our environment for future generations to enjoy,\u201dsaid Congresswoman Annie Kuster. \u201cI\u2019m deeply appreciative of the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s commitment to lowering costs for Granite State families and businesses by empowering them to address pollution at its sources, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact the P2 program continues to have on the well-being of our communities and environment.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvery community deserves clean air, safe water, and a healthy environment\u2014and pollution prevention grants help achieve that by reducing waste at the source. By adopting smarter and innovative practices that limit the use of toxic materials and conserve resources, these investments are helping our partners to support New England businesses to cut costs, grow sustainably, and protect the environment,\u201d said EPA Regional Administrator David W. Cash. \u201cThanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, together we\u2019re creating lasting benefits for local economies and ensuring that environmental progress and economic growth go hand in hand and reach all communities, including those that need it most. That's Investing in America.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is pleased to be a recipient of EPA grant funds to continue work with craft food and beverage facilities to help foster these important local industries while reducing their environmental footprint,\u201d said New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Robert R. Scott.\n\nPollution prevention, also known as P2 or source reduction, is any practice that reduces, eliminates, or prevents pollution at its source prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal. Preventing pollution at the source rather than managing waste afterwards is an important way to support American business\u2019 efforts to reduce costs, while protecting communities from exposure to toxic chemicals and conserving natural resources. These practices are essential for protecting health, improving environmental conditions\u2013including in and around disadvantaged communities\u2013and preserving natural resources like wetlands, groundwater sources, and other critical ecosystems.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-announces-265000-to-help-nh-businesses-adopt-pollution-prevention-practices"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.6936420686542988, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}