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Greetings!
June has flown by here at WasteCap Nebraska. Here is an update on our programs, some information about our Sustainability Summit, new member biographies and some news about our members!
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WasteCap News - WasteCap Nebraska Sustainable Business Summit
| | On October 12th, 13th and 14th, 2011, internationally recognized author and speaker, Bob Willard will speak with business leaders, students, faculty and the general public about the "business case" for sustainability, and provide advice on how to champion sustainability within one's own organization.
The itinerary is up on our website.
Read more by clicking here.
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WasteCap News - Program Updates
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June has been a busy month for WasteCap, view our program updates on our website, by clicking here.
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WasteCap News - New & Renewing Members
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Please welcome each new company, as they will all be excellent additions to WasteCap Nebraska. The new members include, IMSCORP, Matt Kirkland, Russ Baker, Jeff Burg, Gus Dornbusch, & Chad Theis.
Read each new members bio by
clicking here.
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| Member News - Julie Diegel to teach a NBDC Green Business Certification Course | |
In an article from the June 2011 e-notes newsletter, a publication of the Nebraska Business Development Center, the NBDC Certificate in Green Business and Sustainability is highlighted, including who the instructors for this program will be. Julie Diegel will be teaching a course on sustainability. To read the full article and find more information about the Green Business Certificate on WasteCap Nebraska's website click here. |
| Member News - George Witt Services Featured in Parts & People Magazine | | |
One of our members, George Witt Services was featured in the national publication, "Parts & People Magazine", this June.
To read the full article on WasteCap Nebraska's website and to find a link to view the original article, click here.
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| EPA Announces U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Star Certified Buildings | | WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing a list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the greatest number of energy-efficient buildings that earned EPA's Energy Star certification in 2010. The list of 25 cities is headed by Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; San Francisco; Chicago; New York; Atlanta; Houston; Sacramento; Detroit; and Dallas-Fort Worth. The growth in Energy Star certified buildings across the country has prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to the emissions from the energy use of nearly 1.3 million homes a year, protecting people's health, while saving more than $1.9 billion.
To read the full article and view the chart, click here. |
| Indigo Bridge Book's "Tread Lightly" Film Series | | |
Taken from the Indigo Bridge Facebook Event Page.
Indigo Bridge Books is hosting a film series, which will take place on three dates throughout the summer: June 30, July 14, and July 28 at 7:30 p.m. The films will focus on agriculture, sustainability and the environment. The theme "Tread Lightly" is a reminder to consider our current ecological footprint and to act responsibly as we move forward.
To read the full article, click here. |
| Events | | July
So Right, So Smart Showing at Indigo Bridge Books - from their "Tread Lightly" Film Series.
July 14, 2011 7:30 pm for more info click here.
Solvent Substitution or Optimization Can Save Money and Improve Safety - NBDC Green Summer Webinar Series
July 26, 2011 1-2pm for more info click here.
Ingredients Showing at Indigo Bridge Books - from their "Tread Lightly" Film Series.
July 28, 2011 7:30 pm for more info click here.
August
Lighting Improvements Provide Easy Energy Savings - NBDC Green Summer Webinar Series
August 31, 2011 for more info click here.
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