This infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) project will provide technical assistance (e.g., information, training, expert advice) using P2 practices to address environmental justice concerns…

This infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) project will provide technical assistance (e.g., information, training, expert advice) using P2 practices to address environmental justice concerns and improve human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities. Specifically, the project work intends to improve human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities by lowering the amount of toxic and persistent plastic waste that accumulates in the environment in businesses located in or adjacent to disadvantaged areas identified using the climate and economic justice screening tool, P2 EJ facility screening tool, and ejscreen.activities:the priorities and goals of the P2 grant are: providing technical assistance to midsized businesses in the greenville, south carolina ('upstate, SC') area to transition to safer packaging products identified by EPA recommended products. Subrecipient:activities to be implemented through subawards to mill village ministries (MVM) include hosting speakers at their village launch program and dedicating one staff member for two years to work on outreach and training through the village launch program, MVM farms, and foodshare. Outcomes:the technical assistance anticipated under the grant is expected to provide the following P2 deliverables, and anticipated outputs and outcomes to support targeted disadvantaged communities. Specifically, the grantee anticipates providing: technical assistance including creating a comprehensive educational and community engagement plan with educational materials for business stakeholders, in-person training, webinars, and case studies to help businesses create sustainable transition plans for packaging.