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GLRPPR CalendarBelow is a list of of events, training sessions, and conferences that relate to GLRPPR. Check back here regularly since this list is updated often. Jump to month:
State Electronics Challenge (SEC) Webinar: Printer & Paper Usage Reduction - How to Achieve SuccessMay 17, 2012 Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Hear how EPA Region 8 has achieved reductions in personal printers through policies & practices, as well as its Paper Reduction Challenge campaign to reach a 5% reduction in paper usage this year. You'll also learn about how to set up computers for duplexing & print management. Contact Information: Webinar: Green Chemistry in Action: Lubrication Technologies Develops Water Based Paint Booth CleanerMay 21, 2012 Monday, May 21, 2012 2:00 PM -- 3:00 PM EDT
Lubrication Technologies offered to specifically develop a product for the St. Paul, Minnesota Ford Motor Plant that would be safer, more effective, and able to replace high VOC emitting solvents used in their glass cleaning, floor cleaning and paint booth maintenance operations. Lubrication Technologies worked with the Ford Motor Company to develop and test a cleaning product that works better than a solvent, contains less VOC's per gallon, improves worker safety, and is competitively priced. After 17 prototypes, a formula was developed that breaks the paint sludge bonds by separating the solvent from paint solids thereby causing it to work effectively and longer on more surfaces than originally intended. As a result, Ford Sludge Remover (FSR) reduced paint department costs both in product and labor, provided a more employee friendly product, and significantly decreased Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions. Pollution is prevented at the source due to the reduced VOC content of the product coupled with the product's ability to perform at a reduced usage rate. This webinar is funded through a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant. Contact Information: Lifecycle Flashing Before Your Eyes: Emerging Options for Simplified Lifecycle Analyses and Their Role in Product StewardshipMay 22, 2012 Lifecycle assessment (LCA) is a technique used to assess environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life from-cradle-to-grave, and provides a method to measure the ecological footprint of a particular product or service. Several leading organizations are seeking to make the process more transparent and accessible by consolidating data, creating generic assessments for "prototype" products, and reducing the time and resources required.
Speakers: • Jo Anne Shatkin, CLF Ventures • Greg Norris, Sylvatica • Kevin Dooley, The Sustainability Consortium Contact Information: Contact: Product Stwarship Institute
Phone: 617-236-4855 URL: http://www.productstewardship.us/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticl...
One Year Later: Evaluating New York's E-waste ProgramJune 5, 2012 When New York passed the nation's 22nd state producer responsibility law in 2010, those working on legislative language had the benefit of lessons learned from other states and many viewed the law as among the most progressive in the nation to date. This spring, data will be released on the program's first year of implementation. On this webinar, panelists will reflect on the choices made during the passage of the legislation, the outcome of the law after one year, and changes they would recommend for program refinement in the future.
Speakers: • Mark Moroukian, NY Department of Environmental Conservation • Resa Dimino, Consultant, formally of WeRecycle! • Kate Sinding, Natural Resources Defense Council • Eric Swenson, Town of Oyster Bay, NY • Manufacturer representative, TBA Contact Information: Contact: Product Stewardship Institute
Phone: 617-236-4855 URL: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=vbyz8njab.0.95wufjjab.yeo7t5cab.230&t... 5th Healthy Cities: Making Cities Liveable Conference 2012June 6, 2012 - June 8, 2012 The 5th Healthy Cities: Working Together to Achieve Liveable Cities Conference will be a platform for Government and Industry sector professionals to discuss causes, effects and solutions that relate to population health, sustainability, natural resource management, transport, climate change, urban design and more.
Contact Information: Voluntary and Mandatory Product Stewardship Programs - Finding the balance between government regulation and private sector initiativeJune 14, 2012 Product stewardship programs can take the form of voluntary industry-driven programs, as well as programs that are heavily regulated. Which achieve better outcomes? Which are most cost effective? Which ones are paving the way forward toward the proper balance between government regulation and free market innovation? Which functions are better for government to manage and which should be the domain of producers? This webinar will explore a controversial topic about which there are many strong opinions.
Speakers: • Walter Alcorn, Consumer Electronics Association • Neil Hastie, Encorp Pacific • Carl Smith, Call2Recycle • Garth Hickle, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency • David Lawes, British Columbia Ministry of Environment Contact Information: Contact: Product Stewardship Institute
Phone: 617-236-4855 URL: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=vbyz8njab.0.65wufjjab.yeo7t5cab.230&t... Coca-Cola's PlantBottle Packaging - Changing the Way We View Product ImpactsJune 26, 2012 Coca-Cola's new PlantBottle package contains up to 30 percent plant-based material, which looks, functions, and recycles just like traditional PET plastic, but with a lighter environmental footprint. This webinar will explore all aspects of the PlantBottle packaging supply chain, the lifecycle analysis that evaluated environmental impacts along the supply chain, and the relationship between this new packaging and Coke's ongoing commitment to increasing recycling and using post-consumer recycled content in its bottles, and the company's investment in PET recycling plants.
Speaker: Scott Vitters, Coca Cola North America Contact Information: Contact: Product Stewardship Institute
Phone: 617-236-4855 URL: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=vbyz8njab.0.45wufjjab.yeo7t5cab.230&t...
2012 Behavior Change for a Sustainable World ConferenceAugust 3, 2012 - August 5, 2012 Learn how basic principles of behavior change can help in the fight to preserve our environment. As world-famous climatologist Lonnie Thompson noted in his paper in The Behavior Analyst (Fall, 2010), there is currently no engineering fix for climate change. For now, the only thing we can do is change human behavior. The program will feature prominent figures in behavior analysis, environmental organizations, business, and government. Invited addresses and panels, research and project posters, and interactive brainstorming sessions will give conference attendees a unique opportunity to interact with people with diverse backgrounds who are interested in working on one of the greatest challenges to face civilization since the last ice age.
Contact Information: Contact: Association for Behavior Analysis International
E-Mail: mail@abainternational.org URL: http://www.abainternational.org/Events/susconf2012/index.asp
2012 Illinois Water ConferenceSeptember 24, 2012 - September 25, 2012 The Illinois Water Conference brings together government employees, educators, corporate representatives, citizens groups and NGO members, and scientists to learn about the latest issues affecting Illinois' waters.
Contact Information: 2012 GreenGov SymposiumSeptember 24, 2012 - September 26, 2012 The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) announced today that its third annual GreenGov Symposium will be held in Washington, DC on September 24-26, 2012, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. The Symposium will bring together leaders from government, the private sector, non-profits and academia to identify opportunities to create jobs, grow clean energy industries, and curb pollution by incorporating sustainable practices into the Federal Government's operations. This year's event will be co-sponsored by CEQ and the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO). At the 2012 GreenGov Symposium, participants will share sustainability challenges and best practices, and discuss cutting-edge approaches to achieving the Federal performance goals set by President Obama. Topics covered will include clean energy, energy and water efficiency, fleet management, getting to zero waste, green buildings, and greening the supply chain. The main conference program will take place on September 24 and 25, and post-conference meetings and workshops will be conducted on September 26.
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ACI Webcast TrainingWeb site/computerType: Training Description: ACI (Affordable Comfort, Inc.) is a non-profit organization, founded on an assembly of people who gathered in Pittsburgh, PA in 1986. They had a common interest in sharing what they understood about making homes energy efficient, comfortable, and affordable, without risk to the residents and building structure. This approach to weatherizing, remodeling, or building came to be known as "House as a System." ACI offers a Webcast training on a wide array of home building topics. To see a list of upcoming topics and dates, visit their Web site. Contact Information: Advanced Hazardous Waste ManagementVarious locations and datesType: Training Description: You will learn:
Who should attend? Anyone who wants to go beyond the basic RCRA requirements, while meeting the annual training requirement. For course topics, locations, class fee, and schedule visit the Web site listed below. Contact Information: Air Quality TrainingWebinar RecordingsType: Training Description: Six training sessions dealing with a wide variety of air quality topics.
Contact Information: American Chemical Society WebcastsOnlineType: Training Description: The American Chemical Society's webcast Courses provide the same high-quality instruction you expect from ACS, but without the added expense and frustration of travel. The course catalog covers a wide variety of topics and skill levels. A complete list of webcast courses can be found by visiting the Web site. Contact Information: DOT Hazardous Materials TrainingVarious locations and datesType: Training Description: You will learn:
Who must attend? Personnel responsible for the safe shipment of hazardous materials, including anyone who fills packages, marks or labels containers, completes or signs shipping papers, loads or uloads vehicles, or operates vehicles used to transport hazardous materials. This course meets DOT requirements for initial and recurrent training. For course topics, locations, class fee, and schedule visit the Web site listed below. Contact Information: Greener Campus Webinar SeriesWebinarType: Event Description: Campus Ecology's Greener Campus Conference Series gives NWF Campus Ecology members and partners the opportunity to hear from leading practitioners in the field on conservation and sustainability topics and to provide a forum for questions and discussion.
Each conference features three to four speakers and provides a question and answer session to encourage discussion among the participants and speakers. The site also includes archives of past webinars. Contact Information: Hazardous Waste Management: The Complete CourseVarious locations and datesType: Training Description: You will learn:
Who must attend? Annual training is required (40 CFR 265.16) for all personnel who handle hazardous waste. And if you sign a hazardous waste manifes, you also are required to have DOT training. For course topics, locations, class fee, and schedule visit the Web site listed below. Contact Information: Introduction to Hazardous Waste Regulations Webinars (Recordings)Type: Event Description: The DEQ's Introduction to Hazardous Waste Regulations webinar series is designed to help you understand and comply with the hazardous waste regulations.
There are two 1 hour webinar recordings. Contact Information: Contact: Jim Ostrowski
Phone: 517-241-8057 E-Mail: ostrowskij2@michigan.gov URL: http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3308_3333-264752--,00.ht... Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) WorkshopsVarious Locations (check the Web site)Type: Training Description: MREA offers workshops that cover a variety of topics in renewable energy. Come learn from experts in the field about subjects including:
Contact Information: Online Training Available for Hazardous MaterialsType: Training Description: The Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations has developed an online eLearning system for Hazardous Materials (HM) training. It will teach the fundamental requirements for preparing HM for transportation as well as the basic requirements for transporting HM on public highways. This type of training allows you to learn from the comfort of your home or place of work, you can learn at your own pace, it is available 24 hours a day from your computer, and it saves on time, travel, and lodging. There are 9 modules that comprise the HM E-Learning training, and they do not need to be taken in any specific order. The 9 modules are: Introduction; HAZMAT Table; Shipping Papers; Marking and Labeling; >Placarding; Packaging; Security; Training; and Transportation by Highway. Contact Information: Storm Water Trainingwebinar recordingsType: Training Description: Four sessions discussing a variety of storm water topics.
Contact Information: Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Compliance with IATA and IMO RegulationsVarious locations and datesType: Training Description: You will learn:
Who should attend? Anyone involved with classifying, packaging, labeling, marking, or completing shipping papers for air or vessel trapnsportation of dangerous goods. This course meets your IATA and IMO initial and recurrent training requirements. For course topics, locations, class fee, and schedule visit the Web site listed below. Contact Information: |
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