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Disposable plastics are now integral to most farm operations in all sectors of agriculture. Plastics are replacing glass, metal, concrete, and ceramic because they cost less, increase production efficiency, and are safer. Disposal, however, is an unsolved problem. Some waste plastics are burned in open fires on-farm, plowed into fields, or pushed out of the […]
Draft Agenda 10:00 Welcome Adam Wienert - Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association 10:10 History of Agriculture Plastics Recycling in Vermont Natalie Starr - DSM Environmental Services 10:30 Markets Discussion Moderator, Carolyn Grodinsky, Waste Prevention Coordinator - Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Results of a marketing plan for a Vermont-based, plastic lumber manufacturer using agricultural film […]
Agenda 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:30 Welcome and Introductory Remarks Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA 9:45 Greener Cleanups: Sustainability and Remediation Catherine Allen, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, EPA HQ 10:30 EPA Case Example: The Romic Site Karen Scheuerman, RCRA Corrective Action Program, EPA Region 9 11:15 Break 11:30 MassDEP Case Example: The Baird […]
Agenda 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:30 Welcome and Introductory Remarks Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA 9:45 Greener Cleanups: Sustainability and Remediation Catherine Allen, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, EPA HQ 10:30 EPA Case Example: The Romic Site Karen Scheuerman, RCRA Corrective Action Program, EPA Region 9 11:15 Break 11:30 MassDEP Case Example: The Baird […]
Webinar Objectives: Discuss zero waste concepts and how they relate to others that are similar or related (i.e., pollution prevention, recycling, & sustainability) Share information on the results and activities of examples of communities and businesses that have implemented zero waste programs Agenda: 10:00 Introductions & Review of Agenda 10:10 What is Zero Waste & […]
Presentations Recycling Wallboard Terry L Weaver, USA Gypsum
Webinar Objectives: Discuss approaches to energy efficiency assessment Share information on energy efficiency technical assistance programs Agenda: 10:00 Introductions & Review of Agenda 10:10 Technical Assistance Approaches for Energy Efficiency Presentation by Cam Metcalf, Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center 10:40 Evaluating Utility Bills at Commercial Facilities & Identifying Opportunities for Energy Efficiency & Cost Savings Presentation […]
Webinar Objectives: Share information on integration of energy efficiency and pollution prevention planning Provide an example of a company that has effectively developed a resource conservation plan under the updated Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act and has implemented and energy management plan with a summary of their results Share information on how at least one […]
The webinar included the following presentations: Steven DeGabriele, Massachusetts DEP States Common Measures Project Tara Acker, NEWMOA Additional Documents
Agenda 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:30 Welcome and Introductory Remarks Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA 9:45 Planning Sampling Paul Craffey, MassDEP Contaminants of Concern Different Environments: freshwater wetland, freshwater stream/pond, estuary, marine Parameters to Consider: physical, chemical, biological QA/QC Practicality: What is reasonable for a smaller site? 10:45 Break 11:00 Bioavailability Stephen Geiger, AECOM Concepts Practical […]
Agenda 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:30 Welcome and Introductory Remarks Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA 9:45 Planning Sampling Paul Craffey, MassDEP Contaminants of Concern Different Environments: freshwater wetland, freshwater stream/pond, estuary, marine Parameters to Consider: physical, chemical, biological QA/QC Practicality: What is reasonable for a smaller site? 10:45 Break 11:00 Bioavailability Stephen Geiger, AECOM Concepts Practical […]
Presentations Greening the Supply Chain Initiatives Other "Lean and Environment" Resources From EPA Speakers: Kristin Pierre & Rebecca Cool, EPA Headquarters, Office of Pollution Prevention Lean & Green Case Studies from Connecticut Speaker: Judy Wlodarczyk, ConnStep Lean & P2 Initiative in New Hampshire Speaker: Paul Lockwood, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Lean & P2 […]
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