It is the goal of the Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance (OPPTA) to develop and foster an emphasis on environmentally and economically sound approaches to achieve environmental results. This includes proactively providing resources for source reduction, re-use and recycling, voluntary compliance and pollution prevention. OPPTA encourages environmental results through various grant opportunities, public recognition awards such as the various "Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence", broad-based educational programs and technical assistance.

Provides Purdue University resources to help Indiana businesses, industry, and government implement new technologies. Help may involve management, quality, manufacturing, production, healthcare and other issues.