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January 2015

21

Pollution Prevention (P2): The Basics
WEBINAR - 10:00 am EST
Hosted and presented by Ohio EPA's Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention (OCAPP). This webinar will discuss the concept of pollution prevention and how it provides a better method for enhancing environmental performance and achieving environmental goals. This brief overview will define pollution prevention, explain common pollution prevention practices and show how successful pollution prevention approaches reduce both waste and costs.

ohioepa.webex.com/

19 - 20

National Biodiesel Conference
Fort Worth, TX
Biodiesel is recognized as our nation’s Advanced Biofuel, creating a more stable, diversified domestic energy supply. With advancements in feedstocks, biodiesel will comprise 10% of diesel fuel demand by 2022.

www.biodieselconference.org/

20 - 23

Compost: Organics on the Rise, USCC 2015 Conference
Austin, TX
Join us at the world's largest composting conference and exhibition for the organics management industry. Hear the latest from industry leaders about solving challenges in collecting organics, manufacturing and using compost, and producing renewable energy from organics. Visit our composting tradeshow to see the latest in equipment and tools for effective programs.

compostingcouncil.org/compost2015/

27

Americans' Attitudes toward Sustainable Consumption
WEBINAR - 9:30 am PST
Part of the "Measuring and Scaling Sustainable Consumption for Cities" Mini-Series.

westcoastclimateforum.com/

27 - 29

2015 Energy and Climate Change Conference and Energy Education Summit
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Crystal City, VA
For climate change, this is time of urgency, big ideas, and hope. 2015 will be a year of decisions – particularly at the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris. The 15th National Conference and Global Forum on Science, Policy and the Environment: Energy and Climate Change will develop and advance partnerships that focus on transitioning the world to a new "low carbon" and "climate resilient" energy system. It will emphasize putting ideas into action - moving forward on policy and practice.

www.energyandclimatechange.org/

28 - 30

2015 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference
Chicago Hilton and Towers, Chicago, IL
Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at our annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. This annual conference is about celebrating accomplishments and inspirations in energy efficiency, as well as laying out the efficiency program and policy landscape for the coming year.

www.mwalliance.org/conference/

29 - 31

New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
Hilton Baltimore Hotel, Baltimore, MD
The nation's largest smart growth and sustainability event, the theme for New Partners 2015 is "Practical Tools and Innovative Strategies for Creating Great Communities, "underscoring this year's stronger emphasis on implementation. The program will feature tools, strategies, focused training and new technologies that will help communities NOW

www.newpartners.org/

February 2015

16 - 18

Energy, Utility and Environment Conference & Expo2015
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Co-located with the Green Car Expo. Includes tracks on: Air Policy & Regulations; CEMS & Air Quality; Mercury Control; Energy Policy & Security; SO2, NOx, PM Control; Renewable Energy; Power Plant O & M; CCS & GHG; LEED & Energy Management; Water Sustainability; Alternate Fuels

www.euec.com/

19

Midwest Bio-Economy and Safer Products Summit: Regional Innovations Solving Global Problems
Pohlad Hall, Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, MN
The Midwest Bioeconomy and Safer Product Summit will examine green chemistry, innovation and sustainability initiatives and will provide lessons learned from market pioneers on getting ahead of the regulatory curve via product and brand innovation and from business entrepreneurs on commercializing biobased chemical production.

www.greenchemistrymn.org/events/midwest-bioeconomy-and-safer-products-summit-regional-innovations-solving-global-problems

24 - 26

The International Roofing Expo (IRE)
Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
The International Roofing Expo [IRE] is the preeminent roofing construction and maintenance event where roofing professionals gather to see, compare and learn about the newest products, best practices and innovations essential to your success.

www.theroofingexpo.com/

March 2015

3 - 5

Building Energy
BuildingEnergy is the most established and most cross-disciplinary renewable energy and high performance building conference in the region. The conferences accredited educational sessions are rigorous, the high level trade show is engaging, and the three days of networking leads to new colleagues and life-long friendships.

www.nesea.org/buildingenergy/

4 - 6

Sustainability Summit 2015: Sovereignty and Survival
Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee
The Sustainability Summit’s primary mission is motivation and education of professionals, investors and entrepreneurs for opportunities in clean energy and sustainable practices; and workers-in-transition and students to be important players in the future workforce.

www.sustainabilitysummit.us/

11 - 12

Lean and Six Sigma World Conference
JW Marriott, Houston, TX
Practical Applications and New Trends in Lean & Six Sigma. Join the community of practitioners, experts, gurus, leaders, and executives from manufacturing, service, healthcare, transactional, government and others.

www.leanandsixsigma.org/

11 - 12

Greenprints
Atlanta, GA
Greenprints is a forum for regional- and nationally-renowned building industry, building science and design experts and professionals. Since 1998, the Greenprints conference has facilitated conversations between researchers and on-the-ground practitioners that have promoted sustainable buildings and communities.

www.greenprints.org/

11 - 13

Better Buildings Better Business
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Keeping up with current trends, technologies and products in the residential building and remodeling industry? Ready to show customers you're prepared to make their dream home a reality? Enhance your skills and boost your business savvy.

ecw.org/betterbuildingswi/home

15 - 17

IEEE Greentech 2015: Sixth Annual Green Technologies Conference
Intercontinental Hotel New Orleans, LA
The 7th Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GREENTECH 2015) was conceived to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: securing green and clean energy sources for the 21st century to protect the environment and help build a more resilient power grid.

ieeegreentech.org/

25

FY 2015 P2, PPIN and SRA Requests for Proposals Webinar
WEBINAR 1:00 pm EDT
EPA's national P2 Program will hold an informational question and answer meeting with potential applicants and interested stakeholders concerning FY 2015 P2, PPIN and SRA grant announcements.

www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/grants/

30 - 31

Smart and Sustainable Campuses and Conference 2015
Hyatt Regency, Baltimore Inner Harbor, MD
"Honoring Our Past, Charting Our Future" will be our focus in 2015 as we look back on sustainability transformation in higher education over the past decade. The conference is uniquely designed to appeal to campus "teams" (i.e. sustainability managers, business officers, facilities staff, faculty, and students) and is a perfect venue to market, network, and promote sustainable products and services to hundreds of unique colleges and universities in North America.

www.sustainability.umd.edu/content/community/SSCC.php

March 31 - April 2

Region 5 and Region 7 Joint P2 Roundtable Meeting, Spring 2015
St. Louis, MO
Promoting the development, implementation and evaluation of efforts to avoid, eliminate, or reduce waste generation and to foster natural resource and energy conservation

roundtable.p2ric.org/2014/12/15/r5r7-spring-2015-roundtable-meeting-save-the-date/

April 2015

13

Good Jobs, Green Jobs
Washington, DC
This year's Conference is focused on Energizing America by accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, scaling up energy efficiency in our built environment, and upgrading and repairing our energy distribution systems.

www.greenjobsconference.org/

13 - 17

National Association of Environmental Professionals
Honolulu, HI

20 - 22

Int'l BioMass Confernce and Expo
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN
This dynamic event unites industry professionals from all sectors of the world's interconnected biomass utilization industries—biobased power, thermal energy, fuels and chemicals.

www.naep.org/2015-conference

May 2015

5

4th Annual National Zero Waste Business Conference
Millennium Biltmore, Los Angeles CA
Hosted by the U.S. Zero Waste Business Council, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, this important event will be headlined by industry leaders including Matt Petersen, former Global Green CEO and City of LA Chief Sustainabilty Officer, and Fedele Bauccio, CEO of Bon Appetit. Not only will conference attendees gain practical knowledge and learn how to create more productive and more efficient businesses, they will also find new business opportunities in the Zero Waste industry. No matter where you are on your Zero Waste journey, the conference will provide educational resources and tools to drive your efforts.

www.uszwbc.org/2015conference

5 - 7

ACI National Home Performance
Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
Home performance and weatherization professionals from every sector of the industry are coming to the 2015 ACI National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show.

www.homeperformance.org/conference/2015-aci-national-home-performance-conference-trade-show

11 - 13

Intl Concrete Sustainability Conference
Miami, FL
The International Concrete Sustainability Conference provides learning and networking opportunities on the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for sustainable concrete manufacturing, design and construction.

www.concretesustainabilityconference.org/Miami2015/index.html

18

Sifting Through the Internet to Find the P2 Info You Can Use
Webinar 1:00 - 2:00 CT
Perfect for interns or someone new on your staff, this webinar provides tips and techniques for finding the best P2 information on the internet.

June 2015

4

Executive Order 13693: Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, and Federal Purchasing Update (Web-based)
WEBINAR 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by the Federal Green Challenge (FGC), this webinar will include: An overview of the Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade (Kate Brandt, Federal Sustainability Official); Updates to the GSA Green Compilation Tool including some pertaining to the EO 13693 (Adam Jones, GSA's, Federal Acquisition Service); and an overview of EPA's Safer Choices Program and Products also named in the new Executive Order (Chen Wen, EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics).

10

2015 GreenGov Symposium
Jack Morton Auditorium, George Washington University, Washington, DC
The 2015 GreenGov Symposium will bring together public and private sector leaders in policy, energy management, acquisitions and other areas important to sustainability to discuss strategies for achieving the goals articulated in the new Executive Order, "Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade," signed by President Obama on March 19, 2015.

greengov2015.org

10 - 13

21st International Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environment (IICE)
Hyatt House San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico
The conference is motivated by the increasing need to combine ideas and research findings from different disciplines to enhance our understanding of the interactions between the natural environment and human institutions.

ieaonline.org/?page_id=68

24 - 26

2015 Collegiate Sports Sustainability Summit
Purdue University, West Lafayette IN
This Summit offers attendees the chance to network, learn, and exchange ideas with peers from around the country on ways in which athletic and sports programs can join the campus movement to engage students, fans, and alumni in making collegiate sports socially, economically, and environmentally responsible.

nirsa.net/nirsa/institutes/collegiate-sports-sustainability-summit/

June 28 - July 2

ASME Power & Energy 2015: Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Future
ASME Power & Energy 2015 joins ASME's most dynamic annual energy events serving the worldwide energy community: the Power Conference, the 9th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, the 13th Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology Conference, and the inaugural Nuclear Forum.

www.asmeconferences.org/powerenergy2015/

July 2015

14 - 16

19th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, N. Bethesda, MD
The 2015 conference highlights green chemistry and engineering’s role in catalyzing innovation. The 2015 GC&E Conference will be organized around day-long tracks, with a few sessions going multiple days.

www.gcande.org/

14 - 16

Sustainable Manufacturing at SEMICON West 2015
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
Sustainable Manufacturing Forum, the Sustainable Manufacturing Pavilion will showcase companies providing unique products, technologies, and solutions for sustainable manufacturing in areas including energy efficiency, water conservation and waste processing, pollution control and abatement, and safety/ergonomics.

www.semiconwest2015.org/sustainable-manufacturing/

28 - 30

Solar 2015
The Solar 2015 event at PSU is an opportunity to explore a new approach to all of our ASES events, while embracing our storied past: a reinvented gathering that is immensely rewarding to the people who participate, unexpectedly entertaining, and profoundly inspiring to the next generation! Created by solar enthusiasts and professionals, for solar enthusiasts and professionals

solar2015.ases.org

August 2015

26 - 28

Georgia Environmental Conference
The Annual Georgia Environmental Conference is the state’s largest, most comprehensive and diverse educational opportunity and will be attended by over 700 Local, State, and Federal Government Officials, Business and Industry Leaders, Attorneys, Consultants, Engineers, Developers, Land Owners, Architects, Agribusiness Leaders, Energy Experts, Water Planning Districts, Universities, Public Health Officials, Solid Waste, Enviro-Tech, and Recycling Experts, and many, many others with a strong interest in environmental activities in Georgia and the Southeast region.

www.georgiaenet.com/

September 2015

1 - 3

E-Scrap 2015
Omni ChampionsGate, Orlando, FL
Entering its 13th year, E-Scrap 2015 is where the electronics recycling industry meets. With last year’s conference bringing in over 1,300 attendees from more than 35 countries, this year’s conference will offer a bustling exhibit hall, tear-down demos, exhilarating series of presentations, sessions and Q and A’s featuring the leading industry executives and associations.

www.e-scrapconference.com/

2

Info Session: Certificate in Green Chemistry & Chemical Stewardship Program
WEBINAR: 12 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific time
Introduction to the certificate program in which you will learn the fundamental principles of green chemistry and develop a framework for product, process and business decisions that incorporate sustainability, chemical toxicity and human health factors.

www.pce.uw.edu/events.aspx?id=21009

14 - 17

Solar Power International
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
SPI brings the full range of industry ideas, experts, professionals, and information together in one comprehensive event that delivers peer-led educational programming designed to exchange ideas, share lessons learned, and provide solutions for your business.

www.solarpowerinternational.com/

21 - 27

P2 Week
Celebrating 25 years of the Pollution Prevention Act

www2.epa.gov/p2week/

25 - 27

Los Angeles Green Festival
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
Now in our 5th year in Los Angeles, this festival has turned out to be one of best events! With one of the strongest waste recycling programs and a strong commitment to developing alternative transportation and energy initiatives, we look forward to growing with this green city.

greenfestivals.org/la/los-angeles-2015

October 2015

5 - 8

Cities Alive
New York City, NY
CitiesAlive delegates will partake in technical sessions directed towards design, research and policy communities and focus on the latest scientific research, design, products, and policies all of which are critical to meeting the challenge of promoting healthy and resilient people and places in New York City.
citiesalive.org/

6 - 7

Growing Sustainable Communities Conference
Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA
The 8th annual Conference is a two-day educational opportunity for public- and private-sector leaders who have a common interest in sustainability, resource management and social equity.

www.gscdubuque.com/

6 - 7

Making Energy Work 2015: Power Forward
Raleigh Convention Center Raleigh, NC
One of the recurring themes of the conference is the continued emphasis on collaboration as a catalyst for moving North Carolina’s clean energy economy forward.

www.energync.org/

6 - 8

Pollution Prevention and Lean Principles Workshops
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
This course will provide you with the opportunity to improve the efficiency of your organization through the elimination of pollutants and the application of lean principles within an environmental management system.

web-ded.uta.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp1?&course=16MGE802001

6 - 8

EEBA Excellence in Building Conference & Expo
Marriott Denver Tech Center, Denver, CO
From a deeper understanding of the green building marketplace and what’s new in building science best practices and techniques, to the latest news on innovations and opportunities, participants will find the nation's leading experts, solutions and best practices at the Excellence in Building Conference.

www.eeba.org/conference

14 - 16

2015 EHS Management Forum
The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
For more than 22 years, NAEM's annual conference has been the premiere event dedicated to best practice-sharing for those developing and integrating strategic environmental programs within companies.

ehsforum.naem.org/index.php

27 - 28

PPRC Regional Roundtable 2015
This year’s Roundtable will bring together businesses and technical assistance providers to discuss cutting edge pollution prevention topics like green chemistry, stormwater, and energy efficiency.

pprc.org/index.php/2015/pprc/regional-roundtable-2015/

29 - 30

Green California Schools Summit / Green California Community Colleges Summit
Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, CA
The first - and the largest - statewide green school event, the Summit provides a unique opportunity for leaders from the nation's largest public education system to discover new ways to create healthy, efficient learning environments.

www.green-technology.org/gcschools15/

November 2015

3-4

Michigan "GreenUp" Conference
University of Michigan, North Campus Research Complex, Ann Arbor, MI

www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3308_3333_4169_21606-354433--,00.html

5

Consumers' Attitudes Toward Water-Efficient Landscapes

attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5583107110429314049

5

Sustainable Seminar Series: Reduction of Non-Revenue Water through Continuous Acoustic Monitoring

attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8790759660868210178

10

Webinar - Economics of Industrial Water Reuse

10

Webinar - WBNR: Ongoing Efforts to Procure Climate-Friendly Refrigerants in the Federal Sector

10 - 12

Pollution Prevention and Lean Principles Workshop
Univ. of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

web-ded.uta.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp1?&Course=16MGE802002%20

13 - 15

San Francisco Green Festival
Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA

greenfestivals.org/sf/san-francisco-2015

16

Webinar - Green Chemistry Guide Listen and Learn Webinar Series -- Building the Business Case for Green Chemistry

17

Workshop on Innovation in Compost Management and End Use
Illinois State University's Farm in Lexington, IL.

17-19

Carbon Management Technology Conference 2015
Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, TX

fscarbonmanagement.org/cmtc/2015

18

Webinar - Introduction to the State Electronics Challenge

attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4960842900146402305

18-19

Greenbuild
Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

www.greenbuildexpo.com/

18-19

Pollution Prevention Region 7 Roundtable
EPA Region 7 Headquarters, 11201 Renner Blvd. Lenexa, KS 66219

roundtable.p2ric.org/roundtable-meetings-agendas-presentations-attendees/2015-fall/

19

Webinar - Composting for Grocery Stores

attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5995728536025603586

19

Webinar - Sustainable Seminar Series: Sustainability at Shedd Aquarium

attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6076835110675728641

December 2015

1

Stormwater Management, Energy Efficiency, Improved Aesthetics, and More: The Benefits of Green Roofs for Collegiate Facilities
Webinar

1

Using Refrigerant Management Tools to Ensure Compliance with Regulations and Save Costs
Webinar

p2rx.org/

1

Plug into Energy Savings: Strategies and Resources for Reducing Plugload Energy Use in Your Buildings
Webinar

3

Ignitable Coating Operations: Preventing Fires, Explosions and Toxic Exposures
Portland Regional Training Center for Painters and Drywall Finishers

osha.washington.edu/course/ignitable-coating-operations-preventing-fires-explosions-and-toxic-exposures

8-10

Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

www.renewableenergyworld-events.com/index.html

10

Webinar - Quantifying Your Waste Reduction Efforts

11-13

Portland Green Festival Oregon Convention Center Halls B & C, Portland, OR

greenfestivals.org/sf/san-francisco-2015

15

Webinar - Safer Seating - Finding Furniture Free of Flame Retardants, Formaldehyde and Other Toxic Chemicals

15

Webinar - Implementation of the Green Chemistry Change and Sustaining Success

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June 2014

13 - 15

20th International Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environment (IICE)
Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn, Denver, CO
The conference is motivated by the increasing need to combine ideas and research findings from different disciplines to enhance our understanding of the interactions between the natural environment and human institutions.

ieaonline.org/?page_id=68

17 - 19

18th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, North Bethesda, MD
The conference theme, "Advancing Chemistry, Innovating for Sustainability," highlights innovations in the science and application of greener chemistry and engineering needed to build a more sustainable future. Over three days, a wide array of topics will be covered with 5 concurrent sessions every morning and afternoon plus a poster session.

www.gcande.org/program/?cid=en_gci_ECY_1_14_14

19

Minnesota Green Roof Symposium: Protecting Our Watersheds
Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
Today, all across Minnesota, there are more than 200 green roofs protecting the quality of the state’s waterways, improving urbanized environments, and boosting buildings’ energy efficiency. There is much more potential for green roofs to contribute to the health of Minnesota's economy and environment, particularly that of Minnesota's watersheds. There needs to be exponential growth in Minnesota's green roof market in order to help protect the state's watersheds, and this event will explore how to make this possible.

www.cvent.com/events/minnesota-green-roof-symposium/event-summary-90a63c7c2e344ee0b8c8439a07d9a45d.aspx

25 - 27

Collegiate Sports Sustainability Summit 2014
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
This Summit offers attendees the chance to network, learn, and exchange ideas with peers from around the country on ways in which athletic and sports programs can join the campus movement to make investments into programs and activities that are socially, economically, and environmentally responsible.

www.nirsa.org/wcm/partner/CS3-2014/Welcome/wcm/_Grow/Institutes/Sustainability/_2014/

June 30 - July 2

ASME 2014 12th Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference / 2014 8th International Conference on Energy Sustainability
Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center, Boston, MA
ASME's conference is designed for manufacturers of fuel cells and fuel cell components, utility staff and decision makers, the fuel cell research community, the business and investment community, educators and students with goals to: (1) exchange information, experiences, and insights from research to application, (2) provide a forum for discussion of advances, (3) identify challenges and solutions that can accelerate technology development, and (4) stimulate research and development activity in the emerging field of fuel cell systems and components for stationary, mobile and portable power applications.

www.asmeconferences.org/ESFuelCell2014/

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July 2014

6 - 10

Solar 2014
Intercontinental Hotel, San Francisco, CA
The 43rd Annual National Solar Conference enfolds the 39th Annual Passive Solar Conference and the second meeting of Young & Emerging Professionals in Renewable Energy.

www.solar2014.ases.org/

August 2014

12 - 14

Pollution Prevention and Lean Principles Workshop
Bozeman, MT
In this three-day workshop, learn to apply the P2 and Lean Principles to your operations through a unique blend of written and interactive group activities and collaboration. During the workshop, participants learn to translate environmental goals into business critical operations. As a result, over the last two years participants saved more than $1,000,000.00, by reducing their waste using techniques from the workshop.

web-ded.uta.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp1?&course=14ETI802007

20 - 22

9th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference
Jekyll Island, Georgia
The Annual Georgia Environmental Conference is the state's largest, most comprehensive and diverse educational opportunity and will be attended by over 600 State, Local, and Federal Government Officials, Business and Industry Leaders, Attorneys, Consultants, Engineers, Developers, Land Owners, Architects, Agribusiness Leaders, Energy Experts, Water Planning Districts, Universities, Public Health Officials, Solid Waste and Recycling Experts, and many others with a strong interest in Georgia's and the Southeast region's Environmental Programs.

www.georgiaenet.com/

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September 2014

12 - 14

GreenFestival, Los Angeles
LA Convention Center
Green Festival is a vibrant, dynamic marketplace where companies and organizations come to showcase their green products and services, and where people go to learn how to live healthier, more sustainable lives.

15 - 20

P2 Week
This year's theme: Pollution Prevention: The Clear Choice for Environmental Sustainability.

www2.epa.gov/p2week

17

Sustainable Manufacturing: Leading the Way to Prevention, Profit and the Future
Fetzer Center, WMU Campus, Kalamazoo, MI.
The DEQ and the U.S. EPA are working with several partners in Michigan to provide the opportunity to implement lean, clean, energy- efficient and environmentally sound activities identified by the Michigan Economy, Energy, Environment (E3) assessment team members. As a framework strategy, E3 is designed to revitalize Michigan’s manufacturing communities and to support on-going innovation and change in a competitive global marketplace.

www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3308_3333_4169_21606-324263--,00.html

18

Successful Grant Writing and Reporting
Webinar.
Designed to provide technical assistance providers (TAPs) with information to assist in preparing a grant proposal application and on the effective collection of performance metrics for reporting of implementation results.

attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8219457807837228546

23 - 25

EEBA Excellence in Building Conference & Expo
Doubletree Union Station, St. Louis, MO
The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance proudly presents a year’s worth of value in just 3 days! The Excellence in Building Conference & Expo offers countless resources, educational seminars, expert presenters and hands-on tours to help builders tap into profit-building possibilities.

www.eeba.org/conference/

23 - 25

Pollution Prevention and Lean Principles Workshop
University of Texas, Arlington, TX
In this three-day workshop, learn to apply the P2 and Lean Principles to your operations through a unique blend of written and interactive group activities and collaboration. During the workshop, participants learn to translate environmental goals into business critical operations. As a result, over the last two years participants saved more than $1,000,000.00, by reducing their waste using techniques from the workshop.

www.uta.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp1?&course=15ETI802001

28

Introduction to the FEMP Technical Assistance Portal
Webinar. 2pm Eastern time
The FEMP Technical Assistance Portal course will briefly describe what the technical assistance portal is, what it does, who uses it, and how to use it. The training introduces the user to the Technical Assistance Portal, and provides information on registering and accessing the portal.

apps1.eere.energy.gov/femp/training/course_detail_live.cfm/CourseDateId=2616

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October 2014

1 - 2

Making Energy Work
Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown, Charlotte, NC
Making Energy Work 2014 - Securing the Future will be instrumental in providing the context for the future of the ever-changing energy landscape. This event will play a key role in convening important players from the entire energy industry, many which see things quite differently, and creating dialogue around the issues that really matter.

www.makingenergywork.org/

7 - 8

7th Annual Growing Sustainable Communities Conference
Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA
Whether you're a public official trying to develop a green local economy, a college or hospital administrator working to reduce your institution's carbon footprint, or a business owner just hoping to lower your monthly utility bill, it's almost certain you'll be more successful by joining with like-minded people to brainstorm ideas and develop solutions that benefit everyone.

www.gscdubuque.com/

9

P2 Collaborative of Western New York 2014 Creating a Healthier Community Conference
Millennium Hotel, Buffalo, NY

www.p2wny.org/conference.html

15 - 16

Sustainability in Manufacturing
Schaumburg Convention Center, Chicago, IL
As a bonus feature, throughout the show floor you will find exhibitors with solutions for long-term cost savings, improved efficiency, and waste reduction. Early action in sustainability and corporate responsibility is paying benefits in profit margins and company image. The result has been dramatic and measurable energy savings, reduced carbon emissions, and new, cost-efficient manufacturing methods.

www.canontradeshows.com/expo/univ/Chicago/sim.html

20 - 23

Solar Power International 14
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
This event focuses solely on creating an environment that fosters the exchange of ideas, knowledge and expertise for furthering solar energy development in the United States. Offering superior networking, visibility and value, Solar Energy Trade Shows events are important to any company active in the solar market.

www.solarpowerinternational.com/

21 - 23

E-Scrap 2014
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, FL
Learn how to take advantage of the economy to maintain and grow your business from the leading experts in the field of electronics recycling. Speakers will present extensive and detailed industry assessments, including: Analyses of stewardship and trends in the U.S. and Canada; E-scrap collection issues; Recycling market factors; Legislative and policy considerations.

www.e-scrapconference.com/

22 - 24

Greenbuild
Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
In 2014, we're joining together in New Orleans from Oct. 22-24 for Leadership Jazz. The music of the green movement is undeniable – its lyrics are engaging individuals across the world, its innovation is reviving our spirit and its passion is fueling the future. Together our unique ideas are improvising a melody that is leading a successful transformation of our building and communities.

greenbuildexpo.com/

22 - 24

Pollution Prevention and Lean Principles Workshop
National Safety Council, Metairie, LA
In this three-day workshop, learn to apply the P2 and Lean Principles to your operations through a unique blend of written and interactive group activities and collaboration. During the workshop, participants learn to translate environmental goals into business critical operations. As a result, over the last two years participants saved more than $1,000,000.00 by reducing their waste using techniques from the workshop.

www.uta.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp1?&course=15ETI802001

22 - 24

2014 EHS Management Forum
Hilton Austin, Austin, TX
NAEM's EHS Management Forum is the largest annual gathering for environment, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability decision-makers. Come share best practices with your peers from leading-edge companies and learn actionable strategies you can use to drive change in your organization.

ehsforum.naem.org/

24 - 26

GreenFestival, Chicago
Navy Pier
Green Festival is a vibrant, dynamic marketplace where companies and organizations come to showcase their green products and services, and where people go to learn how to live healthier, more sustainable lives.

www.greenfestivals.org/exhibit/chicago-2014

27 - 30

PPRC Regional Roundtable 2014
Silver Cloud Hotel - Stadium, Seattle, WA
Brings together experts of all kinds – from business managers to technical assistance providers – to continue in the tradition of creating collaborative pollution prevention solutions.

pprc.org/index.php/2014/networking/regional-roundtable-2014/

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November 2014

4 - 6

Pollution Prevention and Lean Principles Workshop
University of Texas Arlington, Houston, TX
This course will provide you with the opportunity to improve the efficiency of your organization through the elimination of pollutants and the application of lean principles within an environmental management system. The first day will focus on how an EHS manager can transform their role as "EHS compliance officer" into a sustainability and profit manager. There will also be an overview of principles of lean operations so you are equipped to improve the bottom line, reduce your regulatory burdens, and increase the overall efficiency of your organization. The next two days will be an interactive workshop lead by experts in pollution prevention, environmental management systems (EMS), environmental regulations, and energy efficiency. The course will walk you through the process of composing a pollution prevention plan or renewing your pollution prevention plan to ensure you get the most from your efforts. Finally participants in this course will integrate their lean and pollution prevention plan using detailed value stream mapping.

web-ded.uta.edu/wconnect/ace/CourseStatus.awp?&course=15MGE802003

5 - 6

Green California Schools and Community Colleges
Pasadena Convention Center
The Green California Schools Summit provides an annual meeting place for stakeholders in the greening of California's schools - from facility managers, finance officers, teachers and administrators to architects, engineers and curriculum developers.

www.green-technology.org/gcschools/

12 - 14

Cities Alive
Omni Hotel & Resort, Nashville, TN
Water is fundamental to life and to green infrastructure. At the 12th CitiesAlive Green Roof and Wall Conference in Nashville, delegates will explore the many ways in which green roofs and walls can help manage our water resources more wisely. Participants will dig into the science of performance, explore the many interrelationships between energy and water, and investigate the most forward thinking designs and policies that fuel essential innovation in green building and infrastructure.

citiesalive.org/

12 - 14

ISSP 2014 Conference
Sheraton Hotel Downtown, Denver, CO
Join us for ISSP's third international conference, an opportunity for sustainability champions from all over the world to convene, network, learn and help shape the profession. Over 300 attendees, all sustainability professionals, will contribute to professional standards development, learn from real world case studies, network with their peers and experience hands-on learning.

www.sustainabilityprofessionals.org/issp-conference-2014

14 - 16

GreenFestival, San Francisco
Fort Mason
Green Festival is a vibrant, dynamic marketplace where companies and organizations come to showcase their green products and services, and where people go to learn how to live healthier, more sustainable lives.

www.greenfestivals.org/exhibit/san-francisco-2014

18 - 21

Pollution Prevention and Lean Principles Workshop
University of Texas Arlington, Houston, TX
This course will provide you with the opportunity to improve the efficiency of your organization through the elimination of pollutants and the application of lean principles within an environmental management system. The first day will focus on how an EHS manager can transform their role as "EHS compliance officer" into a sustainability and profit manager. There will also be an overview of principles of lean operations so you are equipped to improve the bottom line, reduce your regulatory burdens, and increase the overall efficiency of your organization. The next two days will be an interactive workshop lead by experts in pollution prevention, environmental management systems (EMS), environmental regulations, and energy efficiency. The course will walk you through the process of composing a pollution prevention plan or renewing your pollution prevention plan to ensure you get the most from your efforts. Finally participants in this course will integrate their lean and pollution prevention plan using detailed value stream mapping. web-ded.uta.edu/wconnect/ace/CourseStatus.awp?&course=15MGE802003

December 2014

9 - 11

Renewable Energy World North America
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
www.renewableenergyworld-events.com

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