ARET (Accelerated Reduction/Elimination of Toxics) is a voluntary non-regulatory program that seeks the virtual elimination of 30 persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic substances, and substantial reduction in emissions of 87 other toxic substances.This report details the pollution prevention activities of 278 facilities that responded to theARET challenge launched in March 1994.It first reviews the ARET program and the overall emissions reduction results achieved, then provides overviews of emission reduction in the following sectors: aluminium, steel, mining and smelting, chemical manufacturing, oil/gas and petroleum products, other manufacturing, electrical utilities, pulp and paper, chemical specialties, and government.Appendices include an ARET target substances list, a directory of ARET participants, and data on emissions by facility and by substance.