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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 […]

Case Studies of Carbon Footprinting: Session 3

This third session focused on case studies of industries and organizations that have gone through greenhouse gas inventory exercises, including lessons learned from establishing a baseline, setting GHG reduction goals, and working toward meeting those goals. See webinar agenda and links to the presentations below. Introduction & Recap from Sessions 1 & 2 - 15 […]

Energy Efficiency for P2 Planning

This webinar focused on integrating energy efficiency (E2) practices into pollution prevention (P2) planning practices and using P2 methods in conducting E2 assessments. The presenters discussed their experience working with facilities to identify operational improvements and other opportunities to become more energy efficient. See webinar agenda and links to the presentations below. Introduction - 10 […]

Launching the National Sustainable Lodging Network

The purpose of this webinar was to provide a brief introduction to the National Sustainable Lodging Network and to discuss plans for the public launch of the site to lodging facilities, consultants, and other interested parties, to coincide with this year's "National Pollution Prevention Week" - scheduled to begin on September 19, 2011. A brief […]

How P2 Assistance Providers Can Effectively Use Social Media

The purpose of this webinar was to show how the use of social media and web 2.0 technologies can bring value to P2 and Assistance programs. The presenters discussed their experiences using different social media applications to reach a variety of audiences, and shared tips on what has been successful. See webinar agenda and links […]

Measuring & Reporting P2 Successes: Updates to the National P2 Results Data System & Highlights from the 2007-2009 Pollution Prevention Progress Report

This webinar focused on two aspects of how the P2 community captures activity, behavioral, and environmental outcomes from its activities and communicates these benefits to others. The first portion of the webinar featured a web-based tool, the National P2 Results Data System, which is used by programs to capture the environmental results from pollution prevention […]

Measuring & Reporting P2 Successes: Updates to the National P2 Results Data System & Highlights from the 2007-2009 Pollution Prevention Progress Report

This webinar focused on two aspects of how the P2 community captures activity, behavioral, and environmental outcomes from its activities and communicates these benefits to others. The first portion of the webinar featured a web-based tool, the National P2 Results Data System, which is used by programs to capture the environmental results from pollution prevention […]

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

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 […]