Identifying Clean Technologies and Chemical Substitutes

Developed, tested, and proven by EPA and the University of Tennessee's Center for Clean Products and Clean Technologies, this handbook shows businesses how to incorporate environmental considerations into the design and redesign of products, processes, and technical and management systems.

Using the CTSA (Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment) approach, decision-makers can examine the comparative risk, performance, cost, and resource conservations of various chemical alternatives.

Making such informed decisions can result in reduced risk, lower liabilities, increased efficiency, and minimized environmental impact.