PREPARE (Preventive Environmental Protection Approaches in Europe) is an informal, independent European network of experts in the field of cleaner production and sustainable development.

The members come from research institutions, administration, governments,

industry, and international organizations.

PREPARE stands for

The joint development of new ideas and initiatives in the area of cleaner production, sustainable products and systems

Exchange of information and dissemination of knowledge and skills

The stimulation of innovative R&D projects

Cooperation between research, administration, industry, and international organizations