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State Solid Waste Plans – Materials Management Approaches

The webinar included the following presentations: Resa Dimino and David Vitale, NYSDEC Materials Management Planning in NY - Lessons Learned John Fischer, MA DEP Draft 2010-2020 Solid Waste Master Plan: Pathway to Zero Waste

LEAN Approaches to Help State Environmental Agencies Improve Operations

LEAN is a methodology that focuses on increasing efficiency, decreasing waste, and using empirical methods to decide what matters, rather than uncritically accepting pre-existing ideas. LEAN approaches use tools that optimize work flow. This Webinar will introduce participants to the basics of LEAN and how CT DEEP and RI DEM have successfully used LEAN methods […]

Starting a Hotel Composting Program

The purpose of this Webinar is to introduce participants to organics management and composting practices, as well as share the real world experience and lessons learned from a hotel that has successfully implemented a composting program. See webinar agenda below: Introduction - 10 min. Diverting Organics from Food and Hospitality Venues - 40 min. Presenter: […]

In-Situ Chemical Oxidation Workshop

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

Agenda 9:15 Welcome and Logistics - Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA 9:30 ISCO Overview - Doug Larson, Geosyntec Chemistry Applicable Contaminants and Site Conditions Oxidant Selection Remediation Timeframes Safety Considerations (including Homeland Security requirements) 10:15 Site Characterization and Data Needs - Ian Osgerby, US Army Corps of Engineers Contaminants Hydrogeology How ISCO might affect Ongoing Anaerobic Processes […]

In-Situ Chemical Oxidation (ISCO) Workshop

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

Agenda 9:15 Welcome and Logistics - Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA 9:30 ISCO Overview - Doug Larson, Geosyntec Chemistry Applicable Contaminants and Site Conditions Oxidant Selection Remediation Timeframes Safety Considerations (including Homeland Security requirements) 10:15 Site Characterization and Data Needs - Ian Osgerby, US Army Corps of Engineers Contaminants Hydrogeology How ISCO might affect Ongoing Anaerobic Processes […]

Indiana Auto Salvage Yard ERP

Theresa Bordenkecher, Indiana DEM tbordenk@idem.in.gov Indiana's Auto Salvage Environmental Results Program Michael Crow, Crow Environmental mike@crowenvironmental.com Excel Spreadsheet Tool  

Landfills – 30 Years Post Closure & Beyond

The webinar included the following presentations: Richard Castle, Financial Assurance Unit at CalRecycle Long-Term Post-Closure & Corrective Action Financial Assurances

Event Series

Conducting Carbon Footprint Assessments

This three part webinar series covered the basics of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting for annual inventories and reduction projects, why and how businesses and institutions are going through the process, and what tools are helping them along the way. Participants were encouraged to participate in the full series: Thursday, April 28th Session 1: Carbon Footprint […]

Carbon Footprint Assessments – What & Why: Session 1

This first session covered the "what" and "why" of conducting a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory or carbon footprint analysis. In addition, the session provided key concepts and resources to support the business case for climate action and the importance of good analysis as a springboard for climate action. Introduction - 10 min. Presenter: Michelle Gaither, […]

Carbon Footprints Step-by-Step: Session 2

The second session introduced participants to the protocols and standards used for conducting a greenhouse gas emissions inventory. It covered the process for conducting an inventory or accounting for GHG reduction projects. This session also reviewed existing calculators, tools, various registries and their validation and reporting requirements, and available resources. See webinar agenda and links […]

Pollution Prevention Programs in EPA Region 2

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

Agenda 10:00 Arrival 10:30 Welcoming Remarks by Judith Enck, EPA Region 2 Administrator 10:45 Introductions & Review of Agenda 11:00 P2 Integration Roundtable: What Are EPA's P2 Integration & Strategic Plans? What Are the P2 Integration Efforts Underway in the States? What is Working or Has Worked? What Isn't or Hasn't? Key Barriers & Challenges […]