Table 4.
Comparison of selected P2 technical assistance programs in the literature and the promotora-led P2 program in Tucson, AZ, USA.
| Program Name | Location | Period | Partners | Objective | Businesses Reached |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promotora-led P2 | Tucson, AZ, USA | 2008–2011 | Government, non-profit organization, academia | Influence Hispanic businesses to change behaviors and apply P2 strategies on-site via voluntary, peer education model led by promotoras | 640 |
| Safe Shop | Boston, MA, USA | Auto 2005–2008 Nail 2008–2009 |
Government, community organizations | Improve safety and environmental practices in small-immigrant-owned businesses using a community partnership model | 408 |
| Enviroclub | Quebec, QC, Canada | 2000–2003 | Federal government | Assist improving profitability and competitiveness via enhanced environmental performance projects | 130 |
| Toronto Region Sustainability | Toronto, ON, Canada | 2000–2005 | Government, non-profit organizations | Technical assistance and financial incentives to encourage P2 practices | 42 |
| Partners in Pollution Prevention | Nebraska | 1997–2004 Summers | Academia: student interns | Conducted assessments of waste stream and provided suggestions to minimize waste generation | 305 |