Iowa Waste Reduction Center

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#	Title	Date	Summary
101	Governor's Waste Reduction Honorable Mention Awards announced by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1994:128, p.1	10/26/1994	Three Iowa companies receive honorable mention awards from the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
102	Cleaner and cheaper Public Relations News Release 1994:117, p.1	10/24/1994	Iowa Waste Reduction Center has produced a guide for small businesses that emit chromic acid.
103	Governor's Waste reduction Awards announced by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1994:100, p.1	10/11/1994	Winners of the Iowa Governor's Wate Reduction Awards are announced.
104	Environmental symposia for United Nations 50th anniversary to be held at University of Northern Iowa October 11 and 18 Public Relations News Release 1994:93, p.1	10/07/1994	UNI to host two symposia on the UN and the Environment.
105	Iowa Waste Reduction Center publishes guide Northern Edition 2:22, p.3	10/05/1994	Publishes manual on preventing chromium pollution.
106	Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa publishes guide for the reduction of chromium emission. Public Relations News Release 1994:85, p.1	09/29/1994	Toxic Air Pollutant Studies program releases a guide to reducing emissions from Chromium.
107	Iowa Waste Reduction Center working to find "re-users" for foundry sand Public Relations News Release 1993:646, p.1	07/06/1994	IWRC is trying to match contractors who can re-use foundry sand in conjunction with construction projects.
108	UNI is not just for Iowans any more Northern Iowa Today 78:1, p.11	07/01/1994	UNI faculty and staff offer help to people around the world.
109	Hazardous waste workshops for small businesses scheduled throughout Iowa Public Relations News Release 0:641, p.1	06/30/1994	Five workshops will be held throughout Iowa dealing with hazardous waste.
110	Fourth Annual Iowa recycling Conference and Vendor Show scheduled Public Relations News Release 0:625, p.1	06/16/1994	Marsha Rhea will discuss national goals and activities of the Iowa Recycling Conference and Vendor Show.
111	Iowa Department of Natural Resources awards grants to promote business reuse and recycling Public Relations News Release 0:539, p.1	05/03/1994	Iowa DNR uses grants to promote recycling.
112	Making the environment their business; Iowa Waste Reduction Center helps businesses go green while staying in the black Northern Iowan 90:54, p.9	04/22/1994	Description of Center's program.
113	University of Northern Iowa undergraduates present research results at AAAS meeting Public Relations News Release 0:505, p.1	04/21/1994	Research results from two undergraduate chemistry students at UNI were presented at a national meeting.
114	Combining Henry David Thoreau with Gloria Steinem. Public Relations News Release 0:482, p.1	04/18/1994	Catherine Zeman says gender roles have an impact on how men and women perceive and appreciate nature.
115	Just as dry; Not as toxic Public Relations News Release 0:482, p.1	04/18/1994	New regulations will require all dry cleaners to purchase equipment that will recycle perchloroethylene, cutting waste of the toxin nearly in half.
116	A national dry cleaning industry teleconference will be shown at the University of Northern Iowa, Thursday, May 12 Public Relations News Release 0:484, p.1	04/14/1994	Teleconference on dry cleaning will be held at UNI.
117	John Konefes Campus News Network 4:6, p.2	11/08/1993	John Konefes was given the Public Service Award for his conservation efforts at the IWRC from Iowa Sierra Club.
118	Grant to help cut pollution in small businesses Northern Iowan 90:16, p.3	10/22/1993	Receives $700,000 cooperative grant from EPA to assist small businesses in dealing with their wastes.
119	University of Northern Iowa to host Waste Management workshops Public Relations News Release 1993:133, p.1	10/19/1993	Waste Management workshops, hosted by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, will aid small business organizations.
120	A pollution prevention plan Public Relations News Release 1993:124, p.1	10/18/1993	Iowa Waste Reduction Center can apply its trademark hands-on, non-regulatory approach to the pollution prevention challenges of small business.
121	Preventing pollution Campus News Network 4:4, p.2	10/11/1993	$700,000 agreement with EPA will allow Iowa Waste Reduction Center to establish Small Business Pollution Prevention Center.
122	Iowa Waste Reduction Center to address pollution prevention needs of small business through &700,000 program Public Relations News Release 1993:72, p.1	09/27/1993	A $700,000 cooperative agreement will allow the Iowa Waste Reduction Center to work on the pollution prevention challenges facing small businesses nationwide.
123	Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Awards announced by Iowa Waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1993:19, p.1	08/30/1993	Tone Brothers, Cole Sewell Corp. and Target Stores were named winners of the Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Awards.
124	Unusual reusables. Public Relations News Release 1993:16, p.1	08/30/1993	By-Product and Waste Search Service is finding homes for unlikely recyclables, including turtle shells, wet chicken feathers, and hog hair.
125	Announcement Public Relations News Release 1993:7, p.1	08/19/1993	Hazardous materials collection site dates have been postponed.
126	Beyond Rio; practicing what we preach in our little corner of the globe Northern Iowa Today 77:1, p.10	07/01/1993	UNI's comprehensive plan for dealing with environmental problems includes: policy, actions and facilities, education, and public outreach; photo.
127	More trashy tidbits. Public Relations News Release 1992:729, p.1	06/28/1993	Susan Salterberg thinks that once consumers pay to get rid of trash, they will generate less.
128	This contest is not just a waste. Public Relations News Release 1992:729, p.1	06/28/1993	James Olson reviews the Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Award Program.
129	Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa covers 99th county Public Relations News Release 1992:702, p.1	06/08/1993	100 percent coverage of Iowa has been achieved by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
130	Deadline June 15 for Governor's Waste Reduction Awards Public Relations News Release 1992:637, p.1	05/11/1993	Applications for the Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Awards will be accepted until June 15.
131	Solvent Bazaar scheduled in Cedar Rapids Public Relations News Release 1992:635, p.1	05/10/1993	Iowa Solvent Bazaar will showcase new cleaning and waste management methods for businesses. Kerry Pfrimmer will speak.
132	Chilling statistics Public Relations News Release 1992:540, p.1	04/19/1993	James Olson warns that nearly one third of the refrigerant used by cars is released into the atmosphere.
133	Iowa Waste Reduction Center specialist says spring is the time to check car air conditioning systems. Public Relations News Release 1992:543, p.1	04/15/1993	Jim Olson suggests that car air conditioning systems be checked in the spring, prior to hot weather.
134	Spring environmental actions recommended by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:545, p.1	04/15/1993	Susan Salterberg suggests that spring is the perfect time to do things to help the environment.
135	Recycling workshop to be held for Wapello and Davis count businesses Public Relations News Release 1992:455, p.1	03/24/1993	A recycling workshop for businesses in two southern Iowa counties will be held at Indian Hills Community College. James Phillips is the featured speaker.
136	Grants will help faculty seek environmental solutions Northern Iowa Today 21:1, p.6	03/01/1993	New Center awards grants.
137	Iowa companies invited to enter 1993 Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Awards Competition, co-sponsored by IWRC at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:404, p.1	03/01/1993	Iowa businesses or industries that have implemented an innovative and effective waste reduction program are eligible to enter the Governor's Waste Reduction Awards Competition.
138	Reusing and recycling resources: innovative program helps save the Earth Northern Iowa Today 21:1, p.3	03/01/1993	IWRC attempts to set up programs for companies to use each others' by-products; photo.
139	Concert at University of Northern Iowa to benefit Midwest Raptor Research Fund Public Relations News Release 1992:363, p.1	02/16/1993	Winter Blues Jam to benefit the Midwest Raptor Research Fund.
140	Concert at University of Northern Iowa to benefit Midwest Raptor Research Fund Public Relations News Release 1992:363, p.1	02/04/1993	Midwest hawks and eagles will benefit from the proceeds of the benefit concert at UNI.
141	Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news Public Relations News Release 1992:300, p.1	01/25/1993	Thurgood Marshall and a recycling program are this week's topics for discussion.
142	Grants awarded to UNI faculty and staff Northern Iowan 89:31, p.6	01/19/1993	IWRC awards grants for environmental projects.
143	University may offer Rocky Mountain "capstone" course Public Relations News Release 1992:277, p.1	01/15/1993	If enough student interest is shown, a special capstone course will be held in the Rocky Mountains this summer.
144	The By-product and Waste Search Service Campus News Network 3:8, p.2	12/14/1992	IWRC program honored.
145	Iowa Waste Reduction Center "Search Service" honored as innovative program Public Relations News Release 1992:234, p.1	12/02/1992	The search service of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center strives to find users for waste from another industry. They have been recognized nationally for their efforts.
146	University of Northern Iowa's Iowa Waste Reduction Center sponsoring laboratory and photo processing waste workshop Thursday, November5 Public Relations News Release 1992:161, p.1	11/02/1992	Wastewater discharge regulations and waste reduction techniques will be the topics of a workshop in Peosta, sponsored by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
147	New director to coordinate several environmental efforts at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:143, p.1	10/26/1992	Edward Brown is the newly hired Director of Environmental Programs at UNI.
148	Four winners named in 1992 Governor's Waste Reduction Awards competition, co-sponsored by the Iowa Waste reduction Center at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:71, p.1	09/17/1992	Four companies were recognized for reducing waste.
149	Working to clean up Iowa; grants aid in growth of UNI Waste Reduction Center Northern Iowan 89:4, p.5	09/11/1992	Center started in 1988 and continues to grow.
150	Keeping the air clean Campus News Network 3:1, p.5	09/08/1992	Receive $500,000 grant for toxic air pollutant studies.
151	Medical Waste Management workshop set for August 28 in Des Moines, sponsored by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:777, p.1	08/13/1992	The one day workshop entitled "Medical Waste Management" is targeted toward hospitals, doctors' clinics, nursing homes, dental clinics, veterinarians, blood banks, and other private and public sector health care professionals.
152	University of Northern Iowa to help small businesses deal with clean air act Public Relations News Release 1991:771, p.1	08/10/1992	UNI receives grant to develop a pilot study for toxic Air Pollutant Studies. The plan will serve as a model for other states.
153	Presentation on non-toxic chemical-free lawn care set for Thursday (August 13) at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:765, p.1	08/04/1992	Paul Homan will speak on the topic a biological approach to healthy lawns. He is president of AgRestore Inc.
154	Theatre UNI turns trash to stage sets throught waste exchange program run by Iowa Waste Reduction Center Public Relations News Release 1991:676, p.1	06/10/1992	Recycling works for Theatre UNI.
155	First Midwest "Solvent Bazaar" set for May 21 in Cedar Rapids: Sponsored by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:631, p.1	05/07/1992	The first "solvent bazaar" will allow vendors and business owners to exchange information about alternative solvents.
156	Iowa companies avoid wasting resources by participating in innovative exchange project run by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:604, p.1	04/28/1992	Iowa Waste Reduction Center is co sponsor to an innovative program matching companies with those that can recycle waste products. Contacts listed.
157	Iowa companies avoid wasting resources by participating in innovative exchange project run by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:604, p.1	04/22/1992	By-Product and Waste search Service has helped nearly 200 companies match their by-products with other users, preventing more than 16,000 tons of materials from entering the state's landfills and saving $1.4 million in disposal costs.
158	Iowa companies invited to enter 1992 Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Awards Competition, co-sponsored but IWRC at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:552, p.1	04/07/1992	Iowa businesses or industries that have implemented innovative and effective waste reduction projects are eligible to enter the 1992 Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Awards Competition.
159	Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news Public Relations News Release 1991:483, p.1	03/16/1992	Faculty and staff named as resource contacts for topics including rural waste management, medical waste, waste exchange, recycling oil filters, and auto air conditioning refrigerant recycling.
160	Iowa companies invited to enter 1992 Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Awards competition, co-sponsored by IWRC at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:433, p.1	02/25/1992	Iowa businesses or industries are encouraged to enter the waste reduction contest if they have implemented an innovative and effective waste reduction project.
161	Medical Waste Management Workshop for rural health care facilities scheduled for February 25 in Calmar: Sponsored by UNI"s IWRC Public Relations News Release 1991:367, p.1	02/04/1992	Northeast Iowa Community College at Calmar will host a workshop dealing with medical waste management for rural health care facilities.
162	Presentation on chemical-free lawn care set for Thursday (January 23) at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:325, p.1	01/15/1992	Paul Homan will present a biological approach to healthy lawns that allows alternatives to the use of potentially toxic lawn chemicals.
163	IWRC develops new method for oil filter disposal Northern Iowan 88:28, p.8	12/13/1991	New process crushes and shreds filters.
164	Waste Reduction Workshops air dates: now through November 14 Public Relations News Release 1991:210, p.1	11/07/1991	Workshops for small business owners will deal with determination of toxicity, disposal of hazardous waste, and EPA requirements on waste disposal.
165	News Release Public Relations News Release 1991:190, p.1	11/04/1991	$109,000 grant for rural waste management project received by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center. This project will serve as a model for other areas.
166	National teleconference on waste reduction for industrial painting set for Wednesday (November 6) at Iowa Community Colleges: sponsored by IWRC Public Relations News Release 1991:184, p.1	11/01/1991	Waste reduction for industrial painting operations will be the topic of a national teleconference shown at ten community colleges in Iowa. The event is co-sponsored by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
167	Workshops on rural waste management scheduled for Northeast Iowa November 12-14: Presented by IWRC at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:174, p.1	10/30/1991	Iowa Waste Reduction Center will present workshops in five northeast Iowa counties, helping small businesses and industries reduce hazardous and infectious waste.
168	Services are not a waste Campus News Network 2:5, p.3	10/28/1991	Results of work since 1988.
169	We've raked our leaves into little piles--now what do we do with them? Public Relations News Release 1991:150, p.1	10/21/1991	John Konefes states there are other ways of dealing with yard waste, rather than burning.
170	Success to date of Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa reported to Board of Regents Public Relations News Release 1991:149, p.1	10/16/1991	Board of Regents hears that Iowa Waste Reduction Center has provided service to over 630 small businesses in ninety-one of Iowa's ninety-nine counties.
171	Exporting environmentalism Campus News Network 2:4, p.	10/14/1991	Two Spanish engineers visit IWRC.
172	Iowa Waste Reduction Center to present program at the Howard County Solid Waste Commission meeting, October, 24 Public Relations News Release 1991:133, p.1	10/10/1991	Howard County Solid Waste Commission will hear from representatives of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
173	Spanish environmentalists learn from Iowa Waste Reduction Center at UNI Northern Iowan 88:11, p.4	10/08/1991	Two Spanish engineers visit IWRC.
174	Iowa Waste Reduction Center to present program at the Allamakee Count Solid Waste Commission meeting, October 17. Public Relations News Release 1991:108, p.1	10/03/1991	Allamakee County Solid Waste Commission will hear a presentation from the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
175	Iowa Waste Reduction Center to present program at the Clayton County Solid Waste Commission meeting, October 16. Public Relations News Release 1991:109, p.1	10/03/1991	Clayton County Solid Waste Commission will hear a presentation by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
176	Iowa Waste Reduction Center to present program at the Fayette County Solid Waste Commission meeting, October 15. Public Relations News Release 1991:110, p.1	10/03/1991	Fayette County Solid Waste Commission will hear a presentation from the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
177	Iowa Waste Reduction Center to present program at the Winneshiek Count Solid Waste Commission meeting, October 16. Public Relations News Release 1991:107, p.1	10/03/1991	The Winneshiek County Solid Waste Commission will hear a presentation from representatives from the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
178	Spanish environmentalists learn from Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa and area clients Public Relations News Release 1991:102, p.1	10/02/1991	Iowa Waste Reduction Center to host Spanish representatives.
179	Rural Waste Reduction Program Public Relations News Release 1991:168, p.1	10/01/1991	Five NE Iowa rural counties are conducting a waste prevention and disposal project with the help of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center. This program will serve as model for other counties.
180	The days of the dump are over--higher fees and clean-ups on the way. Public Relations News Release 1991:79, p.1	09/23/1991	Many city and county dumps are ticking time bombs.
181	UNI center co-sponsors waste awards Northern Iowan 88:2, p.9	09/06/1991	Four Iowa companies were awarded Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Award co-sponsored by Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
182	Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Awards announced by Iowa Waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1993:19, p.1	08/29/1991	Four Iowa companies receive the Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Award.
183	Tips on environmentally friendly camping to be offered at George Wyth Park by Iowa Waste Reduction Center Public Relations News Release 1990:677, p.1	07/25/1991	Reduction of camping waste and preservation of natural areas are the topics of a one hour presentation at George Wyth Park.
184	Keep cool and save the environment by recycling auto air conditioner refrigerant, says IWRC at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:641, p.1	07/02/1991	Iowans can save money and protect the environment when they service their auto air conditioning systems.
185	EPA studying IWRC as national model Northern Iowa Today 75:1, p.22	07/01/1991	Will study successful operation.
186	The "greening" of a county---soon to be a state model. Public Relations News Release 1990:637, p.1	07/01/1991	Grant allows Wapello County to create a model for waste reduction aided by UNI organizations.
187	News conference on Wapello County Waste Reduction Plan Public Relations News Release 1990:623, p.1	06/25/1991	Waste Reduction Plan announced for Wapello County. This plan will serve as a model for the rest of Iowa.
188	Wapello County announces model waste reduction plan. Public Relations News Release 1990:636, p.1	06/25/1991	Iowa Waste Reduction Center and Institute for Decision Making at UNI aid Wapello County's model for waste reduction plan.
189	Wapello County announces model wasted reduction plan, with assistance of Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:634, p.1	06/25/1991	Iowa Waste Reduction Center at UNI aided Wapello County in the design of a waste reduction plan that may serve as a model for other counties.
190	Arsenic and a dead president--is there a connection? Public Relations News Release 1990:626, p.1	06/24/1991	Arsenic was often used as an embalming agent years ago.
191	Recycling machine exhibited at UNI offers environmental advantages Northern Iowan 87:58, p.1	06/14/1991	Machine cleans and recycles freon.
192	Director of Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa invited to take part in national environmental conference Public Relations News Release 1990:584, p.1	05/20/1991	Iowa Waste Reduction Center director to present address at national environmental conference.
193	Checking for radon in home is good precaution, according to Iowa Waste Reduction Center specialist Public Relations News Release 1990:582, p.1	05/16/1991	Checking the radon level in your home is easy and could alert you to potential health hazards.
194	University of Northern Iowa engineer wins national award for inventing solar radon reduction device Public Relations News Release 1990:581, p.1	05/16/1991	UNI engineer wins national award.
195	IWRC--a model program Campus News Network 1:17, p.	05/06/1991	EPA studying IWRC as model.
196	Metal Casting Center at University of Northern Iowa holds grand opening: Gaining national reputation Public Relations News Release 1990:532, p.1	04/30/1991	James White to be featured speaker at grand opening reception for the Center for Applied research in Metal Casting at UNI. The president of American Foundrymen's Society will also attend.
197	Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa serving as model for EPA assistance program Public Relations News Release 1990:518, p.1	04/25/1991	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is using the Waste Reduction Center at UNI as a model for other states.
198	Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1990:520, p.1	04/24/1991	Iowa Waste Reduction Center announces refrigerant recycling project at Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids.
199	Skip Weber correspondence Public Relations News Release 1990:523, p.1	03/18/1991	Iowa Waste Reduction Center advisory committee will meet in West Des Moines.
200	Learn how to shop environmentally through two-part workshop co-sponsored by IWRC at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:410, p.1	03/11/1991	A two day workshop will focus on shopping in an environmentally sensitive manner.