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Event: 2010 INRS Naturally Illinois Expo

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:07:14 GMT

Please plan to join us at the Naturally Illinois Expo 2010. Experience fifty exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities of interest to the public, teachers, and students of all levels. Interact with scientists who work on cutting-edge research and solutions to water, energy, ecosystem, mineral resource, natural hazard, climate, and technology issues.

New exhibits for 2010 include

" Turtles of Illinois

" Backyard Diversity--Insects of Illinois and Beyond

" Microcritters: Dead and Alive

" Biofuels--From Waste to Biodiesel

" Building a Sustainable System in Haiti with Jatropha curcas

" Research Off the Grid

" Get to the Core: Steamy Swamps and Ice Age Glaciers

Favorites returning include

" Kids Fossil Dig

" Fun with Water Chemistry

" Mud to Parks

" Build Illinois

The second annual Naturally Illinois Expo is an exciting opportunity to learn about science and the natural resources of Illinois through the work of the INRS State Scientific Surveys. INRS gives Illinois citizens, business, and decision-makers objective, timely, relevant science and solutions necessary to manage our resources, environment, and economy wisely. Our scientists work to support and balance economic development and natural resource sustainability for Illinois and beyond. Come see how we can work together to improve life in Illinois today and into the future.

The Expo is free and open to the public. It's a great school field trip destination. Groups, please contact Eric Plankell in advance at 217-265-8029 or expo@inrs.illinois.edu.

March 12-13, 2010

Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Natural Resources Building (just west of the Stock Pavillion), 615 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, Illinois 61820

Start your day with a run at 9am on Saturday! For race information or to register, go to www.inrs.illinois.edu/expo/5krun.shtml or call 217-244-2179

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Training: Free Responsible Recycling (R2) Training

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:56:12 GMT

PJR Chicago Offices - Main Auditorium

10275 West Higgins Road

Chicago, IL 60018

7:30 am - 5:00 pm R2 Training Syllabus:

* Learn 5 simple steps to R2 certification

* Learn key requirements of the R2 standard

* Evaluate the differences between the e-Stewards initiative & R2 certification

* Understand registrar requirements regarding upgrading your existing ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 certification to R2 What should be included in a Focus Materials Plan

* What should an R2 policy address

* What level of internal training is required

* What is expected of the established EHSMS

* How to select and evaluate downstream vendors

* Learn what qualifications an R2 internal auditor must possess

* Framework for effective compliance evaluations

* Understand the EPA's role, the Basel Convention, and Basel Action Network (BAN)

* This training will fulfill your knowledge base requirements for R2 for internal auditors

You can register via phone or email (make sure to include your name, company name, address, phone number, and email)

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Training: Free Responsible Recycling (R2) Training

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:54:39 GMT

Lincoln Centre

5420 LBJ Freeway, Suite 240

Dallas, TX 75240

7:30 am - 5:00 pm R2 Training Syllabus:

* Learn 5 simple steps to R2 certification

* Learn key requirements of the R2 standard

* Evaluate the differences between the e-Stewards initiative & R2 certification

* Understand registrar requirements regarding upgrading your existing ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 certification to R2 What should be included in a Focus Materials Plan

* What should an R2 policy address

* What level of internal training is required

* What is expected of the established EHSMS

* How to select and evaluate downstream vendors

* Learn what qualifications an R2 internal auditor must possess

* Framework for effective compliance evaluations

* Understand the EPA's role, the Basel Convention, and Basel Action Network (BAN)

* This training will fulfill your knowledge base requirements for R2 for internal auditors

You can register via phone or email (make sure to include your name, company name, address, phone number, and email)

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Training: Free Responsible Recycling (R2) Training

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:48:22 GMT

Wyndham Garden Hotel -- Newark Airport

550 US Highway 9

Route 1-9 South/I-78

Newark, New Jersey 07114

Phone # (973) 824-4000

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

R2 Training Syllabus:

* Learn 5 simple steps to R2 certification

* Learn key requirements of the R2 standard

* Evaluate the differences between the e-Stewards initiative & R2 certification

* Understand registrar requirements regarding upgrading your existing ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 certification to R2 What should be included in a Focus Materials Plan

* What should an R2 policy address

* What level of internal training is required

* What is expected of the established EHSMS

* How to select and evaluate downstream vendors

* Learn what qualifications an R2 internal auditor must possess

* Framework for effective compliance evaluations

* Understand the EPA's role, the Basel Convention, and Basel Action Network (BAN)

* This training will fulfill your knowledge base requirements for R2 for internal auditors

You can register via phone or email (make sure to include your name, company name, address, phone number, and email)

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News: IL: Illinois EPA Notifies Electronic Manufacturers of Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act Requirements

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:24:10 GMT

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Doug Scott has notified computer, television and printer manufacturing companies doing business in Illinois of advancements in requirements as they implement recycling programs for excess electronic waste (e-waste).

The law requires electronic manufacturers and retailers to properly manage discarded and unwanted electronic products, should they wish to sell their products in the state. They must establish a system for recycling and/or reusing computers, monitors, televisions and printers discarded from residences.

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News: Global e-Waste Recovery/Reclamation Revenues to Reach $14.7 Billion by 2015

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:57:02 GMT

A new market study by ABI Research, "e-Waste Recovery and Recycling," forecasts that the worldwide market for e-waste recovery will grow from $5.7 billion in 2009 to nearly $14.7 billion by the end of 2014, representing a CAGR of 20.8% over the forecast period. This figure represents money generated through reclamation of valuable materials from e-scrap.

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Resource: e-Waste Recovery and Recycling

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:56:41 GMT

Discarded electronic products and components - or e-waste, as they are collectively known - can represent either a major environmental dilemma or a massive potential economic windfall. If treated properly, much e-waste may be reclaimed or recycled for future use and converted into a significant new revenue stream. Improperly treated e-waste, on the other hand, poses a massive threat to the world's ecosystem and can result in contamination to the soil, air, and water, while also exposing workers, nearby residents, and wildlife to a multitude of health hazards. This study forecasts that the worldwide market for e-waste recovery will grow from $5.7 billion in 2009 to nearly $14.7 billion by the end of 2014, representing a CAGR of 20.8% over the forecast period. This figure represents money generated through reclamation of valuable materials from e-scrap. Available for purchase from ABI Research at the URL listed below; registration and login on the ABI web site is required for purchase.

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Event: Champaign County E-Wasten Collection

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:27:45 GMT

Champaign County is hosting an electronics waste collection event. Only the following are accepted: old televisions, computers and laptops, computer monitors and peripherals (keyboards, mice, etc.), zip drives, printers and scanners, VCR/DVD players, cell phones, fax machines, MP3 players, PDAs, video game consoles. Limit 10 items per resident.

Time: 8am to 1pm

Drop-off location: 3202 Apollo Drive, Champaign (News Gazette Distribution Center)

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News: Amazon.com Adds EPEAT Ratings to Product Listings

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:28:33 GMT

Amazon.com is now featuring the EPEAT electronics rating system on its site by identifying products that carry the EPEAT rating and making it easy to browse products by rating level.

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News: Making Manufacturers Take It Back (E-Waste)

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:39:53 GMT

It used to be that when a company sold you a widget, they got your money, you got the widget, and that was the end of it. Now, that way of doing business is changing. Liam Moriarty reports that in Europe, and in the US, businesses are being required to take responsibility for their products in new ways. [audio, 3:39 min.; transcript available]

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