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May 2013
May 1 - Noon - 1:30 PM
Webinar: Climate Change Adaptation for State and Local Governments: Attracting Funding for Adaptation
This webinar will focus on how to secure funding for adaptation. The presentations will provide examples of how communities of various sizes have attracted funding and provide available resources for participants to identify appropriate funds. The experts who present on this webcast will discuss how to maximize funding by mainstreaming adaptation planning and how to simultaneously address adaptation and mitigation.
May 2 & 16, 2013 - 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA) Seminar: Information on Toxic Release Inventory, EPCRA/CERCLA Release Reporting and Pollution Prevention
This seminar will cover reporting required by all sections of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), including the Toxic Release Inventory and EPCRA and CERCLA release reporting and compliance. In addition, an overview of the Minnesota Toxic Pollution Prevention (P2) Act requirements for P2 Planning and the P2 Progress Reports will be provided.
May 2 - Noon - 1:00 PM
Webinar: Making the Sustainability Business Case: A Step by Step Framework to Increase the ROI of your Sustainability Initiatives
Join us for this one-hour webcast where experts will outline a step-by-step approach for making the link between sustainability and financial performance, showing how to strengthen your sustainability business case. They will describe the tools and technologies available and provide case studies that highlight best practices.
May 3 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Webinar: Metrics That Matter
Most practitioners agree that "you get what you measure", but how do you really decide on those key performance metrics? Hear from your peers on how they selected metrics that matter and how they assign ownership and communicate them to staff. Attend Online or live at the Manufacturers Alliance Training Center. Presented by Quality Ingredients Corporation and Eaton Corporation.
May 7 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Webinar: Environmental Sustainability and Behavioral Science: Meta-Analysis of Pro-environmental Behavior Experiments
There have been over 100 published psychological experiments that have attempted to get people to do the right thing for the environment. These experiments have covered many different kinds of behaviors (recycling, energy conservation, etc.) and have used many different ways of motivating people (incentives, information, feedback, etc.) What is the big picture that comes from all of this research? In this webinar, Dr. Richard Osbaldiston will discuss his recent meta-analysis of these studies, and he will share what we know and don't know about promoting pro-environmental behaviors.
May 15, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Webinar: State Profiles in Chemical Policy Implementation
States in the U.S. are taking the lead in chemicals policy, resulting in a changing regulatory landscape for companies to navigate. This webinar will provide an overview of current state legislation with different perspectives from across the country. Attendees will learn about the variety of strategies and approaches being used in legislation including chemicals of concern, restricted substances lists, targeted sectors and products, and alternatives assessment tools. This webinar is part of NPPR's Safer Chemistry Challenge Program Webinar Series and co-hosted with the P2 Policy and Integration Workgroup.
May 15, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Business Case for Chemical Policy Reform
Companies with a vision for sustainable products, packaging and processes are seeking safer chemicals in their supply chains. Safer chemistry and supply chain management help companies meet regulatory and consumer demands for products without chemicals of concern. Chemical regulation both at the state and federal levels could provide critical information for downstream businesses and push the marketplace toward safer chemicals. The voices of businesses that can benefit from better chemical regulation are critically needed in chemical policy debates.
May 18, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
MN Goes Green
Don’t miss MN Goes Green, a FREE EVENT created to educate the public on how to incorporate simple, practical, sustainable and fun ideas into your everyday life. Filled with interactive entertainment and educational activities for young and old, MN Goes Green has something for everyone as we strive for a greener tomorrow.
May 21, 2013 - 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
CenterPoint Energy's 2013 Energy Efficiency and Technology Conference
If you’re looking for ideas and strategies to help you save money, energy and take advantage of the innovative technologies of natural gas in your business, be sure to register for this free conference. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Martin Kushler, Senior Fellow at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
May 21, 2013 - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Lean Enterprise Summit
This conference features topics including lean business processes.
May 23, 2013 - 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
2013 Environmental Initiative Awards Celebratioin
Join us at the celebration on May 23 as we honor 15 innovative projects that have harnessed the power of partnership to produce positive environmental outcomes in Minnesota. Special pre-sale registration prices will be available now through March 21.
New Brighton Public Safety Center
785 Old Hwy. 8
New Brighton, MN
Contact: Steve Tomlyanovich at: steve.tomlyanovich@state.mn.us
651-201-7417
Pre-registration required at: www.mfrall.com by Monday, April 29.
Attend online or at 8421 Wayzata Blvd Suite 150 Golden Valley, MN 55426
Stella's Fish Café & Prestige Oyster Bar
1400 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN
Cost: $10
The Saint Paul Union Depot
214 4th St East in downtown Saint Paul
Minneapolis Marriott Southwest 5801 Opus Parkway
Minnetonka, MN 55343
South Central College
North Mankato Campus
1920 Lee Boulevard
North Mankato, MN 56003
Nicollet Island Pavilion
Minneapolis, MN
Attend or Host a MnTAP Solid Waste Event to Reduce Waste and Save Money
MnTAP will be conducting solid waste management trainings and assessments in 10 counties this spring. Click here for more details and for the current schedule of events. If you would like to bring this opportunity to your county, please contact Anna Arkin, Solid Waste Specialist, at aiarkin@umn.edu or 612-624-0808.
Organic Waste Management Assistance
MnTAP is offering organic waste management assistance for Food and Food Related Processing Facilities in Ramsey and Washington County. Click here to learn more.
Does your plant have a large industrial refrigeration system?
Help your plant plot a path to profitable green investments in efficient refrigeration equipment and control by completing this confidential Assessment Application.