A series of four (4) trainings will be given by Katy Wolf, Ph.D. and hosted by greenUP! This session will describe the graffiti removers on the market today. Millions of dollars are spent each year on graffiti control by cities and counties and safer alternatives are available. It will include a discussion of three alternative […]
The Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Nevada Green Business Network (www.nvgreenbusiness.org) to support Chamber members in getting certified as a green business. Becoming a green business is a great way to increase profitability. Reducing utility costs through energy and water savings can free up resources that can be invested in strategic priorities. […]
A series of four (4) trainings will be given by Katy Wolf, Ph.D. and hosted by greenUP! This session will target the mineral spirits used in parts cleaners and the halogenated and nonhalogenated solvents used in auto aerosol cleaners today. Many of these formulations have high VOC content and many pose toxicity problems. It will […]
This session will provide detailed information on the water-based cleaner alternatives that can be used in parts cleaning in industrial machine shops. It will also discuss coating equipment cleanup solvents that are safer and can substitute for the toxic and high VOC content cleaners used today. It will also identify safer alternative formulations that can […]
This session will include formulators/suppliers of commercial products and processes that are available and constitute safer alternatives to the toxic and high VOC content formulations used today. Areas of focus will include alternative formulations and processes for parts cleaners, aerosol cleaners, handwipe cleaners, coating equipment cleaners and graffiti removers.
This FREE training for Reno+Sparks Chamber member restaurants, will take place on Tuesday, October 11, from 8:00am to 11:30am. Participants can expect to learn best practices to reduce waste, how to engage customers in waste reduction efforts, and ways to save money on operational costs. Participants will also learn how to become a green certified […]
P2 West is hosted by the Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center and is scheduled for October 18-20 in Portland, Oregon. Conference topics include environmental justice, Safer Choice, Environmental Preferable Purchasing, advances in toxics reduction, Pollution Prevention (P2) technology, and emerging issues. Hands-on demonstrations of state-of-the-art P2 technologies and assessment training will be offered. A […]
Learn about sustainable brewing practices and how to become Green Certified in the state of Nevada. Hear from fellow craft brewers about successful pollution prevention and sustainability projects. Networking opportunity for craft brewers and others in the brewing or distillery business.
Learn about sustainable brewing practices and how to become Green Certified in the state of Nevada. Hear from fellow craft brewers about successful pollution prevention and sustainability projects. Network with fellow craft brewers.
The Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards recognize businesses, individuals, and organizations for their efforts to make our community more sustainable and environmentally healthy. Please nominate business, non-profits, individuals, and educators for any of our award categories by the deadline, March 17: https://tinyurl.com/cv4fhspa Thank you!
The Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Nevada Green Business Network (www.nvgreenbusiness.org) to support Chamber members in getting certified as a green business. BUSINESSES WILL LEARN: Becoming a green business is a great way to increase profitability. Reducing utility costs through energy and water savings can free up resources that can be invested […]
Raise the River is KTMB's annual fundraising event. Held at the Sensory Garden at Idylwild park. One can purchase individual tickets or Tables of 6 or Table of 8. For more details visit KTMB's website: https://www.ktmb.org/raisetheriver/
