Environmental Sustainability and Behavioral Science: Meta-analysis of Pro-environmental Behavior Experiments
Embedding Sustainability in an Organizational Structure
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Watch the webinar "Embedding Sustainability In An Organizational Structure"
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Embedding Sustainability In Organizational Structure (Stephanie Bertels)
EASY ENERGY SAVINGS FOR CONVENIENCE
AND GROCERY STORES WEBINAR
Learn about energy efficiency measures that will save money and improve operations in grocery and convenience stores.
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Watch the webinar "Easy Energy Savings for Convenience and Grocery Stores"
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Hy-Vee Sustainability Practices (Dan Willrich, Jon Scanlan)
Easy Energy Saving and Funding (Jean Waters)
Hotels, motels, and inns have found ways to cut energy and water use, reduce solid waste and use safer chemicals—while improving their bottom line.
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Green Key Checklist
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Greening the Midwest Hotel Industry (Dan Ruben slides)
Marketing Green Hotels (Peter Cooke slides)
Financing Energy Efficiency Improvements (Jean Waters slides)
Read and SAVE$$ Links on this page supplement the Easy Energy & Materials Savings booklet--case studies from Midwest businesses that undertook easy projects to increase operational efficiency and in the process saved money. Thanks to EPA funding, we are able to make a digital copy of this booklet available to you. Topics include:
| Green Team | Compressed Air | Waste Management Hierarchy |
| Lighting | Packaging | Lifecycle Analysis |
| Water | Energy Resources | Energy Management Systems |
| Solvents | Business Assistance | Greenhouse Gas Tools |
GREEN TEAM
Forming a green team within your business can exponentially increase your productivity and impact, not to mention boosting the image of your business!
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Create a Green Team
Corporate Green Teams
Engage Your Green Team
LIGHTING
Start here! Lighting improvements are one of the easiest and most cost-effective projects to start saving.
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EnergyStar: The Truth About Mercury
Fluorescent Lighting
Industrial Lighting
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Lighting Webinar from P2Ric Summer Webinars
Save Money with Lighting
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Cory Fuehrer, Energy Program Manager, NPPD
David A. Carter, K-State Pollution Prevention Institute
Jodi Vallante, Commercial Engineer, Osram Sylvania
SOLVENTS
They are not only expensive, but can also be hazardous! Fortunately non-hazardous, lower-cost alternatives are available. BONUS! If you can't cut solvents from your cleaning operations, watch the webinar to learn how to use them more efficiently.
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Solvents and Cleaners Publications
Simple Solutions Database
Solvent Substitution to Reduce Air Emissions
Case Study--Marketing Green Cleaning Services
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Solvent Substitutions Webinar from P2Ric Summer Webinars
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Heidi Wilcox, Field Specialist, Toxic Use Reduction Institute (TURI)
Marie Steinwachs, Director, Missouri Environmental Assistance Center
WATER
Water usage has been overlooked for decades, but companies are noticing that water and wastewater disposal costs are draining their budgets.
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Saving Water in Business
All About Water Savings: WaterSense
International Business Water Savings
COMPRESSED AIR
Yes, air is still free … however, it costs to keep it under pressure. Stop air (and money) leakage from your systems!
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Electric vs Pneumatic Tools
Guide to Saving with Compressed Air
Energy Efficient Compressed Air Systems
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Compressed Air Systems from P2RIC Vimeo
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Jeff Becker, MnTAP Technical Director, University of Minnesota
Bruce Dvorak, Partners in Pollution Prevention, UNL
PACKAGING
Who wants to pay twice for packaging? Choose energy efficient packaging options to prevent paying for packaging AND its disposal.
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Packaging and Shipping [publication list]
Case Study: Food and Beverage Packaging
Packaging: A Mushrooming Business
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Packaging Savings Go Beyond Recycling Webinar from P2RIC on Vimeo
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Gail Tavil, ConAgra Foods
Jennifer Reutzel, Department of Natural Resources
Sara Hartwell, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, EPA
LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS
When purchasing products or equipment, do you consider the total cost over the lifespan of the product? Smart businesses look at hidden costs including energy to operate the equipment, disposal, maintenance, and supplies.
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Life Cycle Assessment 101 [EPA document]
Lifecycle Assessment and Sustainability Agenda
Sustainable Design Tool: LCA Calculator
WASTE MANAGEMENT HIERARCHY
Think of one way to produce less waste in your business today. As efforts focus on the more preferable options in the hierarchy and move from disposal towards reduction, opportunities for savings increase.
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EPA Waste-Wise
Solid Waste Management
Save Money, Reduce Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Knowing where to look for savings and where to invest time and effort requires an ongoing program. An EMS can be used to identify and manage waste and assure continuous improvements.
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EPA EMS
Environmental Management Systems [primer]
EMS FAQ
GREENHOUSE GAS TOOLS
When businesses look at waste reduction, they discover environmental benefits in addition to monetary savings. Do your part to reduce your business’ carbon footprint!
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Greenhouse Gas Analysis Tool
Pulp and Paper Mills: Estimating Greenhouse Gases
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Get Help Reducing Energy Use
ENERGY RESOURCES
Energy Star
Energy Efficiency [publication list]
Energy Star Financial Tools
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Ozarks Center for Sustainable Solutions |
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Partners in Pollution Prevention (P3) |
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Pollution Prevention Institute |
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Iowa Waste Reduction Center |
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment |
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Missouri Environmental Assistance Center |
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Partners in Pollution Prevention (P3) |
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Bridging the Gap |
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WasteCap Nebraska |
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EPA Waste-Wise |
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Energy Star |
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WaterSense |
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P2RIC is a member of the Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange, a national network of regional information centers: NEWMOA (northeast), ESRC (southeast), GLRPPR (Great Lakes), ZeroWasteNet (southwest), P2RIC (plains), Peaks to Prairies (mountain), WSPPN (Pacific southwest), PPRC (northwest). |
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The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) operates the Pollution Prevention Regional Information Center. |
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