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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:
GoEco Certified Green Training ProgramJanuary 9, 2012 - May 14, 2012 Learn how to become a Certified Eco Consultant or Certified Sustainability Administrator. Worldwide training programs to either start an eco consulting business or work within your organization to help green the office.
Contact Information: Contact: Natalie
Phone: 888-849-4797 E-Mail: info@goecocertified.com URL: http://www.GoEcoCertified.com Climate Literacy: Navigating Climate ConversationsJanuary 11, 2012 - March 25, 2012 Navigate conversations about climate with diplomacy and confidence by taking part in this fully-online course, which covers the basic concepts and terms needed to understand climate science, climate change and climate policy.
The course begins by exploring the science behind climate change, including an exploration of the climate system, the causes of global warming, climate modeling, and climate forecasting. The course then transitions to a general presentation of mitigation, adaptation and policy. Learning activities include lectures, videos, readings, assignments, projects and group discussions. Instructor: Dr. Sarah Burch Tuition Fee: $935 Contact Information: Contact: UBC Continuing Studies Centre for Sustainabilit
URL: http://www.cstudies.ubc.ca/sustainability/ Environmental Education in Urban CommunitiesFebruary 6, 2012 - April 29, 2012 Cornell University's Civic Ecology Lab announces an online course offered through EECapacity, the EPA-funded national environmental education training program. This 12-week, non-credit professional development course will cover novel practices and conceptual frameworks for urban environmental education. The course is offered for educators from the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Application deadline: Jan 22, 2012 Contact Information: 12th Annual Pesticide Stewardship ConferenceFebruary 8, 2012 - February 9, 2012 TPSA's mission
To improve stewardship throughout the pesticide life cycle -- increasing effectiveness and efficiency, proper labeling, judicious application, proper handling of empty containers, and waste minimization. Conference objectives To serve as a forum to facilitate networking and cooperation among parties from around the world who are involved in any aspect of pesticide stewardship. TPSA seeks individuals with pertinent information from private companies, public entities and organizations who are willing to share their stories, findings, and challenges to attend and participate in this year's conference. Contact Information: Contact: Ed Cranson
Phone: 970-542-0034 E-Mail: info@tpsalliance.org URL: http://tpsalliance.org/index.php?id=119 Greening the Supply Chain: Responsible Business Practices (Online Course)February 21, 2012 - March 27, 2012 Procurement practices and supply chain management are key components of an organization's sustainability strategy. They can help reduce an organization's environmental footprint and control costs. This online course offers a comprehensive introduction to the emerging area of green supply chain management. You will learn the perspectives, practical tools and resources needed to make responsible and effective supply decisions. Course topics include key drivers and imperatives in green procurement, barriers and resistance, best practices, standards and benchmarks.
The course is designed for individuals taking leadership in advancing sustainability in their organization, those needing to adapt to changing customer demands, and procurement professionals. The course combines weekly webinars with readings, case studies, and online discussion assignments. This course is 100% online, but will meet virtually on 6 Tuesdays Feb 21-Mar 27, 6:30-7:30 pm PST) for weekly lectures delivered via webinar. Instructor: Larry Berglund (SCMP, MBA) Course Code: IS621W12A Tuition Fee: $445 Contact Information: Contact: University of Brishc Columbia
Phone: 604-822-1420 E-Mail: sustainability@cstudies.ubc.ca URL: http://www.cstudies.ubc.ca/sustainability International Conference on Stormwater and Urban Water Systems ModelingFebruary 22, 2012 - February 23, 2012 The annual International Conference on Stormwater and Urban Water Systems Modeling is a forum for professionals from across North America and overseas to exchange ideas and experience on current practices and emerging technologies. This forum is for engineers, scientists, modelers and administrators involved in water pollution control and water systems design and analysis. Topics include hydrology, hydraulics, water quality and receiving waters, from precipitation processes, runoff, pollutant build-up, washoff, surcharging pipe networks, and water distribution systems, to pollutant removal and impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
Contact Information: Contact: Bill James
Phone: (519) 767-0197 E-Mail: info@chiwater.com URL: http://www.chiwater.com/Training/Conferences/conferencetoronto.as... Assessing Water Sustainability of Cellulosic and Advanced BiofuelsFebruary 23, 2012 Contact Information: Webinar: New tools for putting environmental life cycle thinking into actionFebruary 23, 2012 Join the MPCA and guest speakers in exploring the intersection of product stewardship, greenhouse gas inventories, environmental life cycle analysis (LCA) and consumption patterns by way of three recently developed tools and study methods.
These range from a new standard for determining the environmental footprint of an individual product, to a method for analyzing the greenhouse gases from statewide consumption patterns. These new tools can bring more data-driven sophistication and environmental benefits to government purchasing, to prioritizing programmatic actions, and education of citizens on sustainable behaviors. With these new tools, "greenhouse gas reduction" begins to look as much like "durable, long-lasting clothing" as it does "efficient light bulbs." The program is open to all. Environmental program and policy professionals from government and not-for-profits, and those interested in environmentally preferable purchasing, are especially encouraged to attend. Panel Holly Lahd (University of Minnesota) is currently a graduate researcher at the University's NorthStar Initiative for Sustainable Enterprise, with expertise in applied economics, sustainability strategy, GHG inventories, and life cycle assessment. Thaddeus Owen works on product design and design for the environment for Herman Miller, a corporate leader in design and manufacture of furniture and work spaces. Madalyn Cioci (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency)works on waste and pollution prevention for the MPCA, and is currently studying and promoting reuse as well as helping to incorporate LCA into the state of Minnesota's procurement system. Contact Information: 2nd Annual Green Schools National ConferenceFebruary 27, 2012 - February 29, 2012 Be a part of the only national gathering of K-12 leaders and educators coming together to make their schools and districts green & healthy centers of academic excellence.
Contact Information: APEX EXPO 2012February 28, 2012 - March 1, 2012 Join thousands of colleagues from more than 50 countries at our industry's premier event -- featuring advanced and emerging technologies in printed board design and manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. In 2012, be part of the new focus on printed electronics! Find new suppliers with new solutions and connect with colleagues from around the world. SAVE 20% on registration fees when you sign up before January 28!
Show highlights include: FREE! Nearly 400 exhibitors showing equipment, materials and services for printed boards and electronics manufacturing -- plus printed electronics! There's no better place to see and compare. The industry's most technically proficient programs in electronics manufacturing and assembly, printed boards and related materials, and printed board design. The largest technical conference for our industry in the world. Highly selective, the conference presents new research and innovations from experts in the fields of electronics assembly and board fabrication and design. New for 2012 -- focused sessions on printed electronics! FREE! Industry poster sessions -- Catch up on the latest research and meet the authors. Half-day professional development courses provide comprehensive updates on pressing industry concerns. Standards development meetings that help shape the future of our industry. FREE! New Products Zone -- See the best new products to help you innovate and achieve. Contact Information: Phone: 877-472-4724
E-Mail: registration@ipc.org URL: http://www.ipcapexexpo.org/html/main/default.htm 2012 Climate Leadership ConferenceFebruary 28, 2012 - March 1, 2012 With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as headline sponsor, the first annual Climate Leadership Conference will be held from February 29-March 1, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The conference will bring together leaders from business, government and academic institutions, and the non-profit community interested in exchanging ideas and information on how to address climate change while simultaneously running their operations more competitively and sustainably.
Conference attendees will learn about and exchange solutions on topics including: - Leveraging Clean Energy Opportunities - Managing Climate Risks and Building Resilience - Supply Chain Strategies - Disclosures and Questionnaires - Setting and Achieving GHG Reduction Goals - Education & Engagement Strategies - Making the Business Case for Climate Response PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS - Network with leaders from the public and private sectors, including federal and state government officials, industry leaders, and nonprofit experts - Attend the Climate Leadership Awards Gala, which is held in conjunction with the conference - Hear insights from winners of the 2011 Climate Leadership Awards for the Supply Chain, Organizational and Individual Leadership categories Contact Information: Contact: Daniel Kreeger
Phone: 202-496-7390 E-Mail: dkreeger@ACCOonline.org URL: http://www.climateleadershipconference.org/
7th Annual Military Energy AlternativesMarch 6, 2012 - March 8, 2012 Join Department of Defense and Department of Energy personnel to discuss strategies to make alternative energy options less expensive, build a plausible business case for alternatives, and create a successful working environment with stakeholders in an effort to meet energy efficiency and security targets.
Benefit from 3-days of case study driven briefings from 20 leading military energy experts. Contact Information: Contact: David Drey
Phone: 312-540-3000 x6583 E-Mail: ddrey@marcusevansch.com URL: http://www.marcusevans.com/marcusevans-conferences-event-details.... Trends in Multi-Source, Multi-Use Water Harvesting and Greywater Harvesting and System Scoping and DesignMarch 6, 2012 Contact Information: 2012 Green Energy Summit & ExpositionMarch 7, 2012 - March 9, 2012 Green enterprise in all of its many aspects will be a major component of future economic development -- in Wisconsin, the nation and around the globe.
Much of the world is now in the early stages of an historic transition. A transition from economies that accommodate far too much waste and inefficiency and depend too much on fossil fuels to systems that are much more conserving, efficient and sustainable. The Green Energy Summit and Exposition recognizes unprecedented opportunities and encourages investment and development in the green sector. We highlight Education, Energy Efficiency, Financing, Green Agriculture, Green Building, Green Business & Manufacturing, Green Careers, Innovation, Recycling, Renewables, Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Transportation and Water. In recognition of the interrelationship of energy and water (commonly called the energy-water nexus), the theme of the 9th Annual Green Energy Summit and Exposition in March 2012 is: The New Economic Wave - Clean, Grean and Blue.! Contact Information: Contact: Mary Pat Halaska
Phone: 262-370-8432 E-Mail: marketing@greenenergysummit.net URL: http://www.greenenergysummit.us/Home.aspx VERGE 2012March 14, 2012 - March 16, 2012 VERGE DC brings together corporate leaders to discuss how the convergence of four technologies -- energy, information, buildings, and transportation -- has the potential to transform how we live, work, travel, shop, and play. VERGE technologies are radically improving efficiencies and yielding a new generation of smarter, innovative products and services.
To help define and accelerate the VERGE opportunity, GreenBiz Group will convene thought leaders and policy makers in Washington, DC on March 14-16 at the Renaissance Hotel. Participants include a diverse group of executives in sustainability, building and energy management, utilities, fleets & logistics, government & policy, R&D, and corporate financing. ENERGY - Global case studies in corporate energy management, demand response, policy & regulation, how the utility smart grid meets the enterprise, integrating renewables, consumer strategies BUILDINGS - Enabling smarter buildings, the future of infrastructure, building automation, standards & interoperability, submetering, financing energy efficiency projects INFORMATION - How the cloud meets energy demands, generative value of big data, mobility and the Internet of Things, analytics & actionable insight TRANSPORTATION - Pioneering new business models, the vision of transportation-as-a-service, vehicle-to-grid, peer-to-peer car sharing, fleet management & logistics Contact Information: Phone: 510-740-2361
E-Mail: GreenBizForum@GreenBiz.com URL: http://www.greenbiz.com/events/2012/03/verge-2012#home 2012 Sustainable Water Management ConferenceMarch 18, 2012 - March 21, 2012 The 2012 Sustainable Water Management Conference will be a true sustainability conference focused on water resources integration. This conference seeks to combine technical presentations with in-depth discussions on legal, regulatory, and legislative matters facing water utilities today. The conference will address a wide range of topics concerning sustainable water management, including managing water resources and the environment, water conservation, sustainable utilities and infrastructure, urban planning and design, and community sustainability.
Contact Information: Kaskaskia River Basin: Effects of Urbanization on Water Quality and Hydrology, on Nutrient Management, and Use of Giant Cane for BuffersMarch 28, 2012 Contact Information:
Splitting Any Kind of Water with Global-scale, Earth-abundant, Light, Recyclable Metals to Make Hydrogen, Heat, and Potable Water on DemandApril 5, 2012 Any future successful global-scale energy technology must satisfy three criteria: 1) be indefinitely recyclable, 2) be capable of safe energy storage, and 3) be capable of safe transport. We believe that an aluminum based energy technology can satisfy these criteria. First, even though the current Al industry does not practice large scale recycling, there are no barriers to do this. Also, Al metal and its oxides and hydroxides are already safely transported. However, in spite of the good mass energy density and very high volumetric energy density of Al, it is not yet part of the energy storage leg of the criteria triangle. We show both theoretically and experimentally that Al meets all the conditions of a successful energy technology. Specifically we can make bulk, Al rich alloys that will split any kind of water to make hydrogen, heat and recyclable aluminum hydroxide. This breakthrough has opened a new pathway to finally realize a hydrogen energy economy. As an example, it will enable feasible solar and wind energy technologies by using the intermittent electricity generated by solar cells and wind turbines to reduce aluminum hydroxides back to aluminum by fused salt electrolysis. Once you have plentiful hydrogen and heat you can have sustainable remote power and potable water. Contact Information: Smart and Sustainable Campuses ConferenceApril 16, 2012 - April 17, 2012 We are now accepting presentation and workshop proposal submissions until January 5, 2012. Join your colleagues and take an in-depth approach to defining, understanding, and creating solutions to sustainability issues facing our campuses.
Unlike other conferences, SSCC sets itself apart by creating a program that features in-depth discussions, dialogues, and workshops. Besides traditional 40-minute presentations, this year's conference will feature 80-minute hands-on workshops. These 80-minute sessions will allow leaders and attendees to dig deeper into a particular topic area using active and participatory learning strategies. The Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference welcomes presentation proposals linked to the 2012 conference tracks: 1. Life Cycle of the Built Environment 2. Community Connections 3. The Campus as a Learning Laboratory 4. Fostering Behavior Change 5. Strategic Implementation To submit your proposal(s), visit www.sustainability.umd.edu/content/community/SSCC_CFP.php. Only online submissions accepted. Our pre- and post-conference workshops will feature experts in the fields of change management, food systems and community-based social marketing. Find out more by visiting www.smartandsustainable.umd.edu. If you are interested in becoming a conference exhibitor or sponsor, please visit www.sustainability.umd.edu/content/community/SSCC_sponsors.php. Contact Information: Contact: Aynsley Toews
Phone: 301-405-7533 E-Mail: atoews.umd.edu URL: http://www.sustainability.umd.edu/content/community/sscc.php Reducing Water Supply Vulnerability in the Chicago Metro Region: Water Pricing as an Adaptive Climate Change StrategyApril 25, 2012 Water planning for climate change means designing programs and policies that reduce vulnerabilities to uncertain events - events that impact water demand, hydrological conditions, and water infrastructure resiliency. The Water 2050: Northeastern Illinois Regional Water Supply/Demand Plan incorporated climate change impacts into water use forecasts, finding potential regional vulnerability as water supply-demand imbalances would be exasperated by extreme weather scenarios. Corresponding recommended best practices follow an adaptive management framework, whereby the stringency of water management and conservation increases in accordance with weather event severity and water shortages. This presentation highlights the use of water pricing methods to promote sound regional water management, provide at-risk water systems options to manage climate impacts, and to ensure ongoing infrastructure adequacy as communities face increasing uncertainties. Contact Information: WasteExpo 2012April 30, 2012 - May 3, 2012 For over 40 years, WasteExpo has been North America's largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors. With over 550 exhibiting companies, 40 conference sessions and workshops and over 11,000 total participants, no other show comes close to the size and scope of WasteExpo. Whether you come from the public sector, a small, medium or large private sector waste services company or a manufacturer or supplier, WasteExpo is your once-a-year event!
Contact Information: Phone: 800-927-5007
E-Mail: registration@penton.com URL: http://wasteexpo.com/wasteexpo2012/public/enter.aspx
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
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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