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EPA Recognizes Students for Sustainable Environmental Solutions
6.19.13
Source: U.S. EPA, 6/19/13
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that seven university and college teams received the coveted P3 Award for their innovative solutions to some of today's toughest public health and environmental challenges.
MI: Campus Sustainability encourages greener spending
6.18.13
Source: Michigan State University, 6/4/13
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MSU Office of Campus Sustainability is promoting June as "green purchasing month."
CA: E-waste boots up learning experience for Scouts
6.13.13
Source: Westsideconnect.com, 6/5/13
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NEWMAN, CA -- Discarded computers are providing a hands-on learning opportunity for members of a local Boy Scout troop exploring the world of technology. Tearing apart and rebuilding computers have been part of the routine for Scouts in Troop 83, led by Scoutmaster Kevin Rapoza. Along with the learning experience, some Scouts now have computers of their own as a result of their efforts.
Max Tech and Beyond Design Competition Now Accepting Applications
6.13.13
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, 6/13/13
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The Max Tech and Beyond Design Competition promotes the design and development of ultra-efficient appliances and equipment. Managed by the Building Technologies Office and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBL), the program sponsors faculty-led student teams at United States-based universities through annual competitions. Applications are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 academic year, with up to $25,000 in funding available for qualifying teams. LBL opened the Request for Proposal on May 24, 2013, and will stop taking proposals on July 8, 2013.
Want lower building costs? Hire a data guru
6.11.13
Source: GreenBiz, 6/10/13
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A facility data manager may be the missing ingredient to help boost onsite efficiency and performance.
Tackling the Food Waste Dilemma in the United States
6.5.13
Source: Environmental Leader. 6/5/13
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Food waste decomposing in landfills is both a financial burden on cash-strapped municipalities and results in the release of methane emissions which have a climatic impact at least 25 times greater than carbon dioxide. While the root causes of food waste are multifaceted and complex, the costs of inaction are too great to ignore.
Archives of GLRPPR webinars now available
6.5.13
Source: GLRPPR, 6/5/13
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Archived webinars and related information are now available on GLRPPR's Conferences & Webinars page.
IEPA Annouces Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collections
5.31.13
Source: Illinois EPA, 5/31/13
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One day events will be held in Richton Park, Morris, and Galesburg.
Sustainable purchasing gets its own umbrella organization
5.28.13
Source: GreenBiz, 5/23/13
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The Sustainable Purchasing Council is creating a framework for sustainable purchasing mirroring the LEED system for green buildings.
Position Announcement: ISTC Director
5.8.13
Contact: Susan Key
at susankey@illinois.edu
Source: ISTC, 5/8/13
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ISTC is now accepting applications for a Director to lead the Center in the execution of its mission and in maintaining and enhancing its tradition of excellence.
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