Learn How to Become Green Certified in Nevada
2024-04-09 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | R+S Chamber of Commerce, 4065 South Virginia Street #101, Reno, NV, 89502
The Nevada Green Business Network will review how businesses can earn Green Business Certification, reduce utility and maintenance costs, improve operational efficiency, and expand their customer base. Featuring guest speakers from RTC Washoe, Waste Management, and Cleen Green. Become green certified and join 57 businesses that are already green businesses in the state.

KTMB Christmas Tree Recycling
2023-12-26 09:00 - 2024-01-07 16:30
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is doing its annual Christmas Tree Recycling event beginning Tuesday, December 26 through Sunday January 7 from 9am to 4:30pm daily.

Scheels Turkey Trot 10K, 2K Run or 2K Walk
2023-11-23 08:30 - 11:00 | Scheels, 1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks, NV, 89434
The 25th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot is happening Thursday, November 23rd, at 8:30 AM for a preemptive calorie burn before the big feast. Registration is happening now through November 18th! A portion of all entry fees will benefit KTMB! Sign up with friends or family for the 10k, 2-mile run, and 2-mile walk that starts and ends in the Scheels Parking Lot located at 1200 Scheels Drive in Sparks.

2023-08-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Sensory Garden at Idlewild Park, 74 Cowan Dr, Reno, NV, 89509, United States
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/

2023-07-18 08:30 - 12:00
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 in strategic priorities. Learn
how green certification can help to expand your customer base by attracting environmentally
conscious consumers.

2023 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards
2023-04-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Great Basin Brewing Company (Taps and Tanks), 1155 S Rock Blvd #490, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
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!

Southern Nevada Sustainable Brewery Summit
2023-04-05 08:30 - 12:00
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.

Sustainable Brewery Summit
2022-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Great Basin Brewing Company (Taps and Tanks), 1155 S Rock Blvd #490, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
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.

Region 9/10 Pollution Prevention Roundtable
2022-10-18 08:00 - 2022-10-20 17:00
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 guided tour of EcoBiz certified businesses in the Portland area is planned, as well as presentations on a variety of successful programs from across the country. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Jennie Romer, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention within the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, US EPA.

Green Dining Training
2022-10-11 08:00 - 11:30 | R+S Chamber of Commerce, 4065 South Virginia Street #101, Reno, NV, 89502
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 business for the state of Nevada.
Ann Silver CEO of the Reno+Sparks Chamber said, “We know that green certified restaurants will draw more environmentally conscious customers and create greater efficiencies in their daily operations”.

Safer Alternatives for Solvent Applications in Graffiti Management, Auto Repair and Industrial
2022-05-18 09:00 - 10:30
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.

Safer Cleaning and Thinning Alternatives for Industrial Facilities
2022-05-04 09:00 - 10:30
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 be used in metals processing and aerospace companies for handwipe cleaning. Finally, it will focus on information on safer alternative thinning formulations for autobody shops and other solventborne coatings used in industrial companies. Costs of the alternatives will be discussed.

Safer Alternatives for Toxic Solvents - Auto Repair Facilities
2022-04-20 09:00 - 10:30
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 focus on the water-based cleaning formulation alternatives for parts cleaning, water-based brake cleaning formulations and equipment and safer formulations for other aerosol cleaners that were formulated and tested by IRTA in California auto repair facilities. The costs of the alternatives will be presented and discussed.

Reno+Sparks Chamber Green Business Training
2022-04-13 07:30 - 11:30
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. Learn how green certification can help to expand your customer base by attracting environmentally conscious consumers.
7:30 – Registration and Coffee
8:00 – Gain a Competitive Advantage through Nevada Green Business Certification
8:30 – Lower Costs through Energy Efficiency
9:00 – Enhance Health & Wellness through Pollution Prevention
9:30 – Networking Break
9:45 – Transportation: Lowering Carbon Emissions with Commute Alternatives, Electric Vehicles. The Role of Carbon Offsets.
10:15 – Water & Wastewater: Protect Water Resources through Water Conservation Strategies
11:00 – Solid Waste: Conserve Resources through Waste Reduction & Recycling
11:45 – Adjourn

Safer Alternatives for Toxic Solvents - Graffiti Management
2022-04-06 09:00 - 10:30
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 safer graffiti removers that were formulated and tested by the Institute for Research and Technical Assistance (IRTA), a nonprofit organization during an EPA project conducted in California. It will also include a description of many other processes and technologies that can be used for graffiti management. The costs of the alternatives will be discussed.

Food Waste Prevention and Composting Workshop
2022-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Moana Nursery, 1190 West Moana Lane, Reno NV 89509, 1190 West Moana Lane, Reno, NV, 89509, United States
Join KTMB, Down To Earth Composting and Full Circle Soils & Compost and others on Saturday, April 2nd for a Food Waste Prevention and Composting workshop in Reno. Visit ktmb.org for more information and to sign up.

Carson City Chamber Green Business Certification Training
2022-03-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Carson City Chamber of Commerce, 1900 S Carson St,, Carson City, 89701, United States
The Carson City 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. Learn how green certification can help to expand your customer base by attracting environmentally conscious consumers.
8:00 am – Registration and Coffee
8:30 am – Gain a Competitive Advantage through Nevada Green Business Certification
8:45 am – Lower Costs through Energy Efficiency
9:10 am – Enhance Health & Wellness through Pollution Prevention
9:30 am – Networking Break
9:45 am – Transportation: Lowering Carbon Emissions with Commute Alternatives. The role of Carson Offsets.
10:00 am – Water & Wastewater: Protect Water Resources through Water Conservation Strategies
10:15 am – Solid Waste: Conserve Resources through Waste Reduction
10:30 am – Recycling in Nevada
11:00 am – Event ends
RSVP: admin@carsoncitychamber.com

Nevada Green Business Training Program (October)
2021-10-26 08:00 - 11:30 | Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce Green Business Training, 4065 S. Virginia Street, #101, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
October Training Program Flyer
The Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Nevada Green Business Network to help local businesses become green certified. Free and exclusive to Chamber members, the Nevada Green Business Training Program will be held on October 26, 2021 from 8:00 am to 11:45 am at the Chamber of Commerce.
The first 25 businesses to RSVP to the Chamber will learn about sustainable best practices, how to reduce utility and maintenance costs, and what it takes to become Green Certified in Nevada.
RSVP to: cnaisbitt@thechambernv.org. Or fill out the registration form here.
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. Learn how green certification can help to expand your customer base by attracting environmentally conscious consumers.

Auto Repair and Auto Body Pollution Prevention Workshop and Tradeshow
2021-10-22 08:30 - 13:30
Western Nevada College and greenUP! invite Auto Shops from all over Nevada to attend. College students and professionals in the automotive industry are also invited.
Topics covered during this FREE workshop will be environmental best management practices (BMPs), alternatives to harmful cleaners and solvents, electric vehicles, and how to become green certified in the state of Nevada.

Metal Manufacturing & Fabrication Training – Week 7
2021-10-06 09:00 - 10:30
Week 7 – Thomas Vinson, Zero Waste Enterprises will explore Lean Practices and Success Stories. This talk will dive deeply into the processes businesses use to identify lean projects, prioritize their activities and build support within the company.

Metal Manufacturing & Fabrication Training – Week 6
2021-09-29 09:00 - 10:30
Week 6 covers Using Lean Manufacturing to uncover opportunities.This course explains how to use over a dozen lean principles for optimal performance in metal manufacturing. It will look at it from the unique perspective of using lean to reduce material use and waste. These techniques reduce waste such as time, labor and rework, by using environmental metrics to identify value. It is good for experienced lean practitioners or as an introduction to lean manufacturing.

Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication Training – Week 5
2021-09-15 09:00 - 10:30
Week 5: “Safer Alternatives in Solvent Applications for Metal Processing.” Katy Wolf will cover solvents including vapor degreasing, paint stripping, aerosol cleaning lubricants, and metalworking fluids are used by thousands of companies for cleaning metal processing. This training will explore potential alternatives to harmful solvents and tradeoffs for each of the methods. Also covered is a list of alternatives for metal working fluids used to cool and lubricate cutting heads, drills and saws.

Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication Training – Week 4
2021-08-25 09:00 - 10:30
Week 4 offers Best Management Practices for Cutting Fluids and other issues. This training will showcase some of the work the Washington Department of Ecology (Rolfe Parsloe) has done to help businesses voluntarily lower their regulatory burden while improving efficiency, lowering waste and increasing their competitiveness. The focus will be on cutting fluids.

Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication Training – Week 3
2021-08-11 09:00 - 10:30
Week 3: Best Management Practices for Metal Finishing presented by Miguel Rodas and Jennifer Kong. This training offers a rare look inside the practices businesses use to improve efficiency for metal finishing processing. The benefits and challenges of over 50 techniques to reduce waste, improve water use efficiency, and lower costs will be explored. The talk is based on real world data collected over several years by the City of Los Angeles featuring processes like electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, coating, chemical etching, and manufacturing of printed circuit boards.

Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication Training - Week 2
2021-07-28 09:00 - 10:30
Week 2: Success Stories – “Real World Examples from the Metal Manufacturing Industry ”
Building on Week 1, this course will give in depth examples from businesses with an emphasis on the metal manufacturing sector. We will show how one company went beyond recycling to save over $500,000 while improving their productivity, supply chain reliability and workforce efficiency. We will go beyond what can be done and show how you can apply these lessons to your business.

Webinar: Employees and Buildings – Office Spaces on the Move
2021-07-22 09:00 - 10:30
During COVID, many office building workers were required to work from home. Today, while the COVID threat is passing, many offices are continuing to work remotely.
This webinar hosted by the Sustainable Building Coalition and Nevada Green Business Network addresses the practical challenges of a remote workforce. How do we continue to engage employees in sustainability practices? Are there ways that employees can reduce energy, water and waste from home? How do we keep enthusiasm alive for sustainability as a work community?
Speakers:
Suzanne Groneman from the City of Reno will discuss key considerations regarding sustainability initiatives with a remote workforce. The City will share their experience with building closures, employee engagement both on and offsite, and lessons learned.
Mike Matheus from McKinstry will also represent the Sustainable Building Coalition. Mike will provide stats on buildings (%) that have moved their employees to remote locations and measures to reduce energy usage due to reduced occupancy. Mike will explore trends for occupation of office buildings and creative ideas to keep buildings occupied (such as shared workspaces).
Sara DeAngelo, Energy Advisor for Rising Sun Energy Solutions (an Associated Protected Series of AO Energy) will provide a case study on the impact of a remote team. From a corporate wide standpoint, what adjustments are being made in terms of commuting, reporting, accountability and measurement?
Donna Walden from the Nevada Green Business Network will discuss a variety of strategies to keep employees engaged using games and contests. She will also discuss using the Home Office and Virtual Teams Checklists certification as tools to keep a workforce engaged and focused on sustainability practices.

Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication Training
2021-07-14 09:00 - 10:30
greenUP! announces a FREE virtual training for metal manufacturers and finishers. The training is on seven Wednesdays beginning on July 14 and ending on October 6th. Register here: https://conta.cc/3vmK9z6
The training will address the many challenges that Metal Manufacturers and Finishers face in today’s marketplace including managing hazardous materials, compliance with environmental inspections and regulations and marketplace competitiveness. For businesses in the state of Nevada, free technical assistance is provided with identified projects.
Sponsors include greenUP!, Nevada Industry of Excellence (NVIE), the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) and the City of Los Angeles. The training and technical service is made possible with grant funding provided from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
