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1	NextGen Climate Iowa taps into sustainability trend Northern Iowan 112:5, p.3	09/14/2015	Feeney writes a letter to the editor about growing support for sustainability and NextGen Climate Iowa's clean energy plan.
2	Iowa Waste Reduction Center announces Tech Days event Public Relations News Release 2014:38, p.1	09/10/2014	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at UNI is excited to announce Tech Days 2014. The event is September 30 and October 1 at the STAR4D Painter Training Facility in Cedar Falls.
3	UNI to host panel discussion on food myths Public Relations News Release 2013:199, p.1	03/10/2014	UNI's Reaching for Higher Ground committee will present the panel discussion "Paper or Plastic & Other Food Myths". The panel will discuss food myths as well as how to be more sustainable. The event is free and open to the public.
4	Workshop to investigate food waste Public Relations News Release 2013:143, p.1	12/11/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center will be hosting a workshop through the University of Northern Iowa. The workshop will look at the issue of food waste from a variety of perspectives. There is a $10 registration fee.
5	Iowa Waste Reduction Center launches new record-keeping application Public Relations News Release 2013:101, p.1	10/21/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center will be launching a new free online resource to record and track paint and solvent usage. This allows for businesses to input data on a regular basis and keep up with records. The IWRC is a nonprofit organization.
6	Food waste reduction workshop scheduled for Oct. 30 Public Relations News Release 2013:94, p.1	10/16/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction center will be hosting a workshop to help educate people on ways to eliminate food waste from entering the landfill. There will be several speakers from the Iowa Waste Exchange as well as representatives from local businesses.
7	Food Waste Reduction Workshop scheduled for Oct. 15 Public Relations News Release 2013:64, p.1	09/24/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center will offer a food waste reduction workshop. Attendees will learn about ways to reduce food waste and divert it from the landfill.
8	Food waste reduction workshop scheduled for Oct. 2 in Mason City Public Relations News Release 2013:49, p.1	09/12/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center will be holding a food waste reduction workshop at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Mason City. It will focus on methods to divert food away from landfills.
9	Food waste reduction workshop to be hosted by UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:43, p.1	09/11/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center will be holding a food waste reduction workshop. The workshop will discuss ways to reduce food waste and divert it from the landfill. Registration is ten dollars.
10	IWRC experts to weigh in on food waste Public Relations News Release 2012:320, p.1	06/17/2013	"Wasted: Feed the Folks, Starve the Landfills" will be presented on the UNI campus. Dan Nickey will focus on the multiple facets of the food waste problem, while Jennifer Trent will share the resources provided by the Iowa Food Waste Reduction Project.
11	UNI's IWRC receives grant for construction and demolition project Public Relations News Release 2012:315, p.1	06/07/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) has received a grant to institute the Iowa Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction Project. The project will focus on helping construction and demolition business reduce waste and divert it from landfills.
12	IWRC launches online food waste reduction resource Public Relations News Release 2012:293, p.1	05/02/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center now offers an online resource to help organizations and individuals reduce food waste. There will also be several workshops held throughout the state to provide education on this topic.
13	IWRC offers free training for minor source emissions inventory Public Relations News Release 2012:231, p.1	03/06/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center is sponsoring free sessions for small businesses to help them with the Minor Source Emissions Inventory. Data collected in the Minor Source Emissions Inventory are used to track Iowa's air quality standard.
14	25 years of strengthening Iowa Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.6	01/01/2013	Profile of work of Iowa Waste Reduction Center and Institute for Decision Making.
15	UNI to launch Iowa's virtual food waste reduction center Public Relations News Release 2012:147, p.1	12/14/2012	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center and UNI's Business and Community Services are launching a new food waste reduction project. The project seeks to provide new resources and information to the public on food waste.
16	Iowa Waste Reduction Center receives award for VirtualPaint Northern Iowan 109:13, p.1	10/09/2012	IWRC develops and improves VirtualPaint, a simulator for spray painting. Regional award given for improvements. Article discusses benefits and practical application of improvements. Future development will continue, and plans includes 3D upgrades.
17	UNI to offer local manufacturers comprehensive assessment Public Relations News Release 2011:331, p.1	06/27/2012	Iowa Waste Reduction Center will select three area companies to receive an evaluation including; waste reduction, environmental compliance, energy consumption, and process efficiency.
18	IWRC offer free environmental assistance to Iowa small business Public Relations News Release 2011:165, p.1	02/08/2012	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center will offer free onsite review programs for small businesses in Iowa.
19	Serving Iowa's sustainability needs Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.16	04/01/2011	Several centers on the UNI campus focus on innovation, consultation, and reducing waste; photo.
20	UNI's IWRC provides training program to help small businesses comply with new EPA regulation Public Relations News Release 2010:10, p.1	08/16/2010	The IWRC has developed an online training program to meet the 6H NESHAP regulation requirements. The online structure allows small businesses more cost-effective access to training, as it eliminates travel expenses and employee absences.
21	UNI's IWRC hosts workshop on new EPA rule for bulk gasoline plants in Cedar Falls Public Relations News Release 2009:381, p.1	04/06/2010	The EPA has created a new national emission standard for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for bulk gasoline plants in order to reduce the emission of hazardous pollutants into the environment. A series of eight workshops will run through April.
22	Creating UNI-style Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.2	04/01/2010	A look at creative activity around the university; photo.
23	UNI's IWRC hosts workshop on new EPA rule for bulk gasoline plants Public Relations News Release 2009:284, p.1	02/17/2010	The EPA has created a new national emission standard for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for bulk gasoline plants in order to reduce the emission of hazardous pollutants into the environment.
24	UNI's IWRC hosts workshop on new EPA rule for bulk gasoline plants Public Relations News Release 2009:284, p.1	02/11/2010	The new rule says that bulk gasoline plants with a throughput less than 20,000 gallons-per-day are subject to less stringent regulatory requirements than the larger bulk gasoline termins, according to Dan Nickey.
25	IWRC hosts surfae coating '6H' rule workshop in Mason City Public Relations News Release 2009:166, p.1	11/10/2009	A free workshop regarding the new Environmental Protection Agency surface coating rule will take place at North Iowa Area Community College. Sometimes called "6H," the regulation is part of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
26	UNI, IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop in Waterloo Public Relations News Release 2009:100, p.1	10/06/2009	A free workshop regarding the new Environmental Protection Agency surface coating rule will take place at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, in Tama Hall, at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo.
27	UNI, IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop in Bettendorf Public Relations News Release 2009:80, p.1	09/25/2009	Sometimes called '6H,' the regulation is part of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and affects facilities that spray coatings containing certain hazardous air pollutants. The 14 workshops will run through November.
28	UNI, IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop in Dubuque Public Relations News Release 2009:81, p.1	09/25/2009	The 6H regulation affects thousands of small businesses across Iowa. "The workshops are not only directed towards educating the regulated community about the new rule but also presenting hands-on instruction on filling out the required paperwork."
29	UNI.IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop in Dubuque Public Relations News Release 2009:63, p.1	09/17/2009	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at the College, in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa Collision Repair Association, will host a workshop regarding the new Environmental Protection Agency surface coating rule.
30	UNI, IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop Public Relations News Release 2009:53, p.1	09/15/2009	Sometimes called "6H," the regulation is part of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and affects facilities that spray coatings containing certain hazardous air pollutants. The workshop will be at Cronks Café in Denison.
31	UNI, IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop Public Relations News Release 2009:53, p.1	09/15/2009	A free workshop regarding the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) surface coating rule will be at the Council Bluffs Public Library. The workshops are directed toward educating the community about the new rule and presents hands-on instruction.
32	BCS offers small business assistance Northern Iowan 104:2, p.1	08/28/2007	Business and Community Services Building dedicated at UNI on August 25, 2007; survey of operations in the building; photo.
33	UNI celebrates grand opening of Business and Community Services Building Public Relations News Release 2007:107, p.1	08/17/2007	The grand opening of the Business and Community Services Building will be August 25.
34	UNI to provide media special access to new Business and Community Services Building and programs, Tuesday, August 21 Public Relations News Release 2007:104, p.1	08/15/2007	The dedication of the Business and Community Services Building will be August 25.
35	STAR4D program at UNI's Iowa Waste Reduction Center demonstrates new paint Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	06/30/2006	New paint will last longer and save the military money.
36	UNI IWRC to demonstrate innovative technology in Washington, D. C. Virtual reality paint trainer saves money, reduces environmental emissions Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/22/2006	Representatives from the Iowa Waste Reduction Center will travel to Washington, D. C. to demonstrate a virtual-reality painter training system.
37	IWRC becomes a STAR for Defense Northern Iowa Today 89:1, p.12	01/01/2005	Iowa Waste Reduction Center works on spray painting techniques for military vehicles; photo.
38	UNI Regional Business Center to offer workshop on environmental concerns for small businesses Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	08/16/2004	Will be presented on August 30 at the Regional Business Center in Waterloo.
39	IWRC and Camp Dodge change time of demonstration Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	08/09/2004	Efficient painting techniques demonstration moved from 10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
40	UNI's waste reduction center helps improve military painting operations Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	08/06/2004	IRWC is utilizing the program entitled Spray Technique Analysis and Research for Defense. They will be assisting soldiers at Camp Dodge use specialized techniques to apply paint to Army vehicles.
41	UNI programs transfer expertise to businesses and communities Northern Iowa Today 86:1, p.6	01/01/2002	Survey of programs aimed at assisting the state; photo.
42	Small business seminars Public Relations News Release 1999:93, p.1	10/25/1999	UNI's Small Business Development Center and the University's Waste Reduction Center hosting one-day seminars.
43	UNI small business environmental compliance workshops take road trip Public Relations News Release 1999:79, p.1	10/11/1999	IWRC and SBDC will present a series of workshops around the state on environmental laws and regulations for selected types of small businesses; workshop schedule.
44	UNI small business environmental compliance workshops take road trip Public Relations News Release 1999:79, p.1	10/01/1999	A workshop put on by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center and the UNI Small Business Development Center is for business operators to learn how environmental laws and regulations apply to them.
45	Special recognition for IWRC Campus News Network 10:1, p.4	08/16/1999	Iowa Waste Reduction Center awarded Pollution Prevention Incentives for States grant for work on spray painting operations.
46	UNI fares well in 1999 Iowa General Assembly Campus News Network 9:19, p.1	05/24/1999	UNI given $830,000 increase in funding, including funds to open Performing Arts Center, establish Master of Social Work program, and for undergraduate education.
47	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa to host Clean Air Act workshops throughout March Public Relations News Release 1998:259, p.1	02/18/1999	UNI's Iowa Waste Reduction Center will host workshops for small businesses on clean air regulations. They are sponsored by Iowa Air Emission Assistance Program.
48	IWRC showing the nation how to recycle antifreeze Public Relations News Release 1998:216, p.1	01/21/1999	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center at UNI has been demonstrating ways to recycle antifreeze.
49	Legislative priorities set for Iowa General Assembly 1999 Campus News Network 9:10, p.1	01/11/1999	UNI priorities in the new legislative session will be improving teacher education, establishing social work master's degree, and enhancing technology available to students; funds for ABIL, Institute for Decision Making, and IWRC will be requested.
50	UNI MOPP program receives $125,000 grant from EPA Public Relations News Release 1998:174, p.1	12/07/1998	UNI's Mobile Outreach for Pollution Prevention program received $125,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency to update research equipment.
51	Celebrate America Recycles Day Northern Iowan 95:22, p.8	11/13/1998	America Recycles Day will be held November 15.
52	Environmental audit act now in effect: Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa can offer assistance Public Relations News Release 1997:397, p.1	07/07/1998	The Environmental Audit Privilege and Immunity Act took effect July 1 giving companies the opportunity to look for violations on their own. Reduction specialist at Iowa Waste Reduction Center is available for audits.
53	Lawmakers help UNI programs Campus News Network 8:17, p.1	04/20/1998	New laws may affect several programs.
54	A proactive approach to correcting environmental violations Public Relations News Release 1997:312, p.1	04/16/1998	Iowa Waste Reduction Center to host training for businesses on how to conduct their own environmental audits.
55	Iowa Waste Reduction Center has new location and phone number Public Relations News Release 1997:203, p.1	02/03/1998	Iowa Waste Reduction Center moves to 1005 Technology Parkway; Jim Olsen gives summary of operations.
56	UNI's Iowa Waste Reduction Center creates new national program to help small businesses with painting and coating compliance Public Relations News Release 1997:144, p.1	12/05/1997	Iowa Waste Reduction Center is expanding their Painting and Coating Compliance Enhancement (PAC2E) program, according to director Christine Twait. Related program is "P2AINT2", Pollution Prevention and Implementation of New Tools and Techniques.
57	Iowa Waste Reduction Center breaks new ground for new building Campus News Network 7:21, p.	07/07/1997	Center broke ground for new facility in TEAM Technology Center at Cedar Falls Industrial Park June 24; photo.
58	UNI employee becomes ISO 14000 certified Campus News Network 7:20, p.4	06/16/1997	IWRC's Marci Carter is one of first three people in the nation to be certified under new series of environmental management standards.
59	Profile: Christopher Horan Campus News Network 7:15, p.3	03/24/1997	Profile of Christopher Horan, assistant at the Iowa Waste Reduction Center; photo.
60	Pollution-related workshop canceled due to weather Public Relations News Release 1996:239, p.1	01/27/1997	Weather related travel problems force the cancellation of workshop.
61	Iowa Waste Reduction Center and EPA sponsoring workshops to help business develop Risk Management Plans Public Relations News Release 1996:215, p.1	01/07/1997	Workshops will be held at six Iowa locations in order to help businesses develop Risk Management Plans related to recently published Clean Air Act Amendments.
62	University of Northern Iowa's Iowa Waste Reduction Center to offer compliance seminar for printers over ICN in five cities Public Relations News Release 1996:153, p.1	11/08/1996	"Printing in the '90s: Making Compliance Profitable" is a seminar being offered November 13.
63	MOPP up that mess Northern Iowan 93:10, p.3	10/04/1996	Iowa Waste Reduction Center's Mobile Outreach for Pollution Prevention educates rural communities on waste management and pollution control.
64	Iowa Waste Reduction Center offers free service to small businesses Northern Iowan 92:61, p.2	07/26/1996	Center offers consulting, workshops, and on-site visits.
65	Iowa Waste Reduction Center offers free services to small businesses Public Relations News Release 1995:472, p.1	07/23/1996	Small businesses in Iowa have free access to Iowa Waste Reduction Center services.
66	Helping small business handle water pollution Public Relations News Release 1995:448, p.1	07/01/1996	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center can give pollution prevention recommendations to small businesses.
67	Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Award nominations due by Aug. 1 Public Relations News Release 1995:412, p.1	06/05/1996	Applications for the eighth annual Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Awards Competition will be accepted through August 1. This program recognizes businesses that have implemented waste reduction or recycyling projects with safety benefits.
68	Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center addresses public concerns in educational settings Northern Iowan 92:51, p.9	04/19/1996	Mission and work of local center.
69	University of Northern Iowa's Earth Week activities April 21-26 conincide with 120th birthday celebration. Public Relations News Release 1995:327, p.1	04/18/1996	Activities are announced for Earth Week at UNI.
70	Eight presidents span University of Northern Iowa's 120-year history Public Relations News Release 1995:321, p.1	04/16/1996	During the 120 year history of the University of Northern Iowa, only eight men have been president.
71	Mobile Outreach for Pollution Prevention (MOPP) to conduct demonstration at Hawkeye Community College Public Relations News Release 1995:313, p.1	04/12/1996	Improved waste management practices for small business is the goal of demonstrations to be held at Hawkeye Community College.
72	A cali clean-up collaboration Public Relations News Release 1995:271, p.1	03/25/1996	Bernardo Flores is working with other groups to clean up the Baha Peninsula.
73	Conference to focus on pollution prevention for small businesses Public Relations News Release 1995:268, p.1	03/18/1996	Paul Pate to deliver keynote address to the Iowa Pollution Prevention Initiative in Mason City March 28.
74	University of Northern Iowa Association of Educational Office Professionals to host 33rd Annual Workshop Monday, March 18 Public Relations News Release 1995:265, p.1	03/14/1996	UNI to host workshop directed at Educational Office Professionals.
75	IWRC Campus News Network 6:13, p.2	03/11/1996	Overview of Iowa Waste Reduction Center activities.
76	University of Northern Iowa technology transfer and economic development programs benefit thousands of Iowa companies Public Relations News Release 1995:135, p.1	11/15/1995	Iowa companies benefit from UNI outreach programs.
77	Governor's Waste Reduction Award winners announced Public Relations News Release 1995:88, p.1	10/11/1995	Winners of the Waste Reduction Award are named.
78	Less is good Public Relations News Release 1995:82, p.1	10/09/1995	Waste Reduction Awards are given by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
79	Presentations/lectures: Susan Salterberg Campus News Network 6:3, p.3	10/02/1995	Susan Salterberg gave presentation on business recycling program and spoke at National Recycling Coalition Congress.
80	Regents approve UNI appropriation requests Campus News Network 6:3, p.5	10/02/1995	Board of Regents approved funding for undergraduate education, technology training, outreach industry, and purchase of Wayne Engineering property, among others.
81	Regents approve education initiatives in University of Northern Iowa appropriation requests Public Relations News Release 1995:47, p.1	09/21/1995	Board of Regents approves the UNI appropriation requests.
82	MOPPing up pollution Public Relations News Release 1994:562, p.1	07/24/1995	Mobile Outreach Pollution Prevention Demonstration unit is unveiled by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
83	Iowa Waste Reduction Center sponsoring hazardous waste compliance assistance forums Public Relations News Release 1994:553, p.1	07/14/1995	Forums are announced at various points in Iowa covering available aid in Hazardous Waste Compliance.
84	Recognizing waste reduction Public Relations News Release 1994:547, p.1	07/10/1995	Iowa Waste Reduction Center will present Governor's awards to three companies.
85	Keeping cool without hurting the environment Public Relations News Release 1994:504, p.1	06/12/1995	Iowa Waste Reduction Center is helping small businesses learn proper disposal methods for refrigerants.
86	Deadline August 1 for Governor's Waste reduction Award nominations Public Relations News Release 1994:524, p.1	06/09/1995	Iowa Governor's Waste reduction Awards Competition sets entry deadline.
87	Iowa Pollution Prevention Initiative launched Public Relations News Release 1994:525, p.1	06/09/1995	Iowa Pollution Prevention Initiative begins with the aid of Iowa Small Business Development Centers and Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
88	Iowa pollution prevention Public Relations News Release 1994:491, p.1	06/05/1995	Iowa Waste Reduction Center and the Small Business Development Center are helping small businesses address pollution concerns in Iowa.
89	Pollution prevention for printers Public Relations News Release 1994:480, p.1	05/29/1995	Iowa Waste Reduction Center is helping lithographic printers reduce pollution concerns.
90	IWRC, on the road Campus News Network 5:17, p.2	05/08/1995	Iowa Waste Reduction Center has new Mobile Outreach for Pollution Prevention Demonstration Project, funded by EPA.
91	University of Northern Iowa's Iowa Waste reduction Center co-sponsors used oil management workshops beginning May 16, scheduled throughout Iowa Public Relations News Release 1994:436, p.1	05/02/1995	Used oil management workshops will be held throughout Iowa starting May 16.
92	Iowa Waste Reduction Center to unveil new mobile unit Public Relations News Release 1994:391, p.1	04/17/1995	New mobile unit will be available from the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
93	University of Northern Iowa program manager to present concepts of By-product and Waste Search Service at national conference Public Relations News Release 1994:381, p.1	04/12/1995	Susan Salterberg to present at a national conference.
94	University of Northern Iowa's By-product and Waste Search Service receives new grant awards Public Relations News Release 1994:380, p.1	04/12/1995	New grants awarded to BAWSS at UNI are announced.
95	Several activities planned at the University of Northern Iowa to celebrate Earth Week and 25 years of environmental progress Public Relations News Release 1994:379, p.1	04/11/1995	Earth Week activities at UNI are announced.
96	It takes BAWSS to help save the environment Campus News Network 5:15, p.2	04/10/1995	Attempts to reduce industrial waste; photo.
97	University of Northern Iowa's Waste Reduction Center publishes pollution prevention manual for printers Public Relations News Release 1994:361, p.1	04/03/1995	Manual printed at UNI aids the printer industry comply with ever-changing environmental regulations.
98	Turning Industrial Waste Into Gold Public Relations News Release 1994:344, p.1	03/27/1995	Iowa Waste Reduction Center's By-Product and Waste Search Service tries to find companies that can use some other company's waste product.
99	Profile: John Konefes Campus News Network 5:9, p.3	01/17/1995	Profile of director of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, John Konefes.
100	University of Northern Iowa selected as host site for workshop on assistance to industries using recycled materials Public Relations News Release 1994:154, p.1	11/15/1994	Workshop promoting use of recycled materials to be held at UNI.