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Recovering Food Waste Through Donation & Recycling: Ideas for the Hospitality Sector

The amount of food wasted in the United States is staggering. In the U.S. more food ends up in landfills and incinerators than any other material - even more than paper and plastic. This is especially true for the hospitality sector, where a considerable portion of the budget goes towards buying food - and then […]

2012 Northeast Assistance & Pollution Prevention Roundtable in EPA Region 1

Common Man Inn 21 Water Street, Claremont, NH, United States

The Region 1 Northeast Assistance and P2 Roundtable meeting agenda was developed by the Roundtable Steering Committee. The purpose of this meeting is for EPA and the A & P2 programs from state and local government, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations in New England to coordinate efforts to advance P2 and sustainability in the Region. […]

Pollution Prevention Programs in EPA Region 2

EPA Region 2, 27th Floor, New York, NY 290 Broadway, New York, NY, United States

The Region 2 Northeast Assistance and P2 Roundtable meeting agenda was developed by the Assistance & Pollution Prevention Programs in Region 2. Agenda topics included: Sustainability & Government Case Examples of P2 Integration at the State & Federal Level Alternative Compliance Strategies

In-Situ Thermal Remediation Workshop

Quinebaug Valley Community College 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT, United States

Agenda 9:30 Welcome and Logistics 9:45 Overview of In-Situ Thermal Remediation Technologies – Doug Larson, Geosyntec 10:30 State of the Practice – A National Perspective – Jim Cummings, EPA HQ 11:00 Break 11:15 Electrical Resistive Heating – Greg Beyke, Thermal Remediation Services Determining if it Can Work at Your Site Contaminants and site characteristics Key […]

In-Situ Thermal Remediation Workshop

Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center Westford, MA, United States

Agenda 9:30 Welcome and Logistics 9:45 Overview of In-Situ Thermal Remediation Technologies – Doug Larson, Geosyntec 10:30 State of the Practice – A National Perspective – Jim Cummings, EPA HQ 11:00 Break 11:15 Electrical Resistive Heating – Greg Beyke, Thermal Remediation Services Determining if it Can Work at Your Site Contaminants and site characteristics Key […]

People, Planet, Profit: How to Benefit from Sustainable Initiatives in Hospitality

I’ve certified my hotel as “green”, now what? Many hotels understand the value of improving their facilities operations through energy efficiency, water conservation, buying green amenities, and other actions. So how do you convey the value of these efforts to your customers? In this webinar, participants learned how to market sustainability initiatives in a welcoming […]

Documenting P2 Program Activities & Getting Outcomes: Updates to the P2 & Compliance Assistance Metrics Database Software

Andy Bray provided an overview of recent upgrades to the “Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance Metrics Database Software.” This Microsoft Access-based database software application contains features for tracking program activities including: Working one-on-one with clients (such as on-site visits and research) Producing educational and outreach materials Sponsoring workshops and training events Responding to information requests […]

Colorado’s Self-Certification Program

Joe Schieffelin with Kathryn Stewart and Amy Williams, CO DPHE Colorado's ERP Program: Self-certification for SQGs and Dry Cleaners

Understanding TSCA & State Requirements for Sites with PCBs Workshop

The Gold Eagle Restaurant 8 Tracy Road, Dayville, CT, United States

Presenter Brief Biographies Understanding TSCA Brochure Series from NJIT 1: Working with the Federal and State PCB Regulations on Brownfield Sites: When and What Federal Involvement is Required 2: Characterization: Sampling and Testing Approaches for PCBs 3: Cleanup and Management of PCBs 4: PCBs in Building Materials 5: PCB Articles, Containers and Liquids Agenda with […]

Less Process in Permitting

Presentations: Douglas Fine, MA DEP Nicole Morganthaler Lugli, CT DEEP Carolyn Russell, NH DES

Understanding TSCA & State Requirements for Sites with PCBs Workshop

Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center Westford, MA, United States

Presenter Brief Biographies Understanding TSCA Brochure Series from NJIT 1: Working with the Federal and State PCB Regulations on Brownfield Sites: When and What Federal Involvement is Required 2: Characterization: Sampling and Testing Approaches for PCBs 3: Cleanup and Management of PCBs 4: PCBs in Building Materials 5: PCB Articles, Containers and Liquids Agenda with […]