Webinars
Learn about our past webinars
February
Webinar: Strategies and Tools for Green Procurement – February 7
Federal, state and local governments are facing increased complexity with creating and managing green procurement strategies. This webinar is meant to give an overview of some of the key challenges institutions are facing for green purchasing and provide information on tools and resources that organizations around the country are using to overcome these challenges. The presentation will cover specific web-based tools, calculators, information resources, reporting mechanisms, and other resources that you can use to help implement and manage green procurement. The webinar will also include a demonstration of Greencurement, a new tool to help purchasers identify products that meet their specifications and increase compliance with green purchasing.This Webinar is cosponsored by the Western Sustainability and Pollution Prevention Network (WSPPN), the Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) and the West Coast Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Collaborative (WCEPPC).
Presenter: Joshua Saunders – Greencurement – Download Presentation Now
Overview – Donna Walden (moderator), WSPPN – University of Nevada, Reno – Business Environmental Program – Download
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January
Hazardous Waste: the usual suspects and how to manage them
Hawaii’s Hotels and resorts, as well as other businesses, may use a variety of hazardous products in their day-to-day operations, ranging from cleaning chemicals and pesticides to fluorescent light bulbs and batteries. When these items are discarded, they need to be managed as hazardous waste because of toxic, ignitable, or even corrosive characteristics. Unfortunately, when these waste streams are not properly addressed, they often get thrown in the trash or poured down the drain. This webinar will provide a quick overview of common hazardous wastes, how to comply with the regulations, and prevention measures designed to reduce hazardous waste generation. Topics will tie in with the requirements for the Hawaii Green Business Program. While the focus will be on hotels, this information is valuable to any business looking to improve their environmental management.
About the Presenter:
Roland J. Fornoff is a hazardous waste/pollution prevention specialist with the Business Environmental Program (BEP) of the University of Nevada, Reno. Roland has 10 years of professional experience in hazardous waste management, waste minimization, pollution prevention, and emergency response. He holds a M.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Washington College in Maryland, and a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. Roland is responsible for assisting BEP clients with site audits, phone counseling, and training in Southern Nevada.
Title: Hazardous Waste: the usual suspects and how to manage them
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Presenter: Roland J. Fornoff – Business Environmental Program (BEP) of the University of Nevada, Reno – Download Presentation Now
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