Iowa Waste Reduction Center
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| 201 | Smart shopping can help clean the environment Northern Iowan 87:44, p.8 |
Susan Salterberg makes presentation on informed shopping. | |
| 202 | Truck combines two environmental projects in one Northern Iowan 87:42, p.8 |
Ethanol-powered truck will transport refrigerant recycling equipment. | |
| 203 | Waste workshops help keep automotive fluids out of groundwater Public Relations News Release 1990:362, p.1 |
In anticipation of stricter regulations, waste reduction workshops are being held for business owners and repair technicians. | |
| 204 | Iowa companies invited to enter 1991 Iowa Governor's waste reduction awards competition Public Relations News Release 1990:356, p.1 |
Iowa businesses or industries are encouraged to enter the Governor's Waste reduction Awards Competition for 1991. Teresa Hay and Tom Blewett are contact persons. | |
| 205 | Waste management workshops to be offered at seven Iowa locations by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:344, p.1 |
Iowa Waste Reduction Center will co-sponsor waste management workshops in seven Iowa communities. | |
| 206 | Getting the word out on recycling refrigerants Campus News Network 1:11, p. |
IWRC produces video on demonstration project. | |
| 207 | Using one environmental experiment to transport another Campus News Network 1:11, p. |
Ethanol-powered pickup transports refrigerant recycling equipment. | |
| 208 | Recycling project prevents pollution; two area companies participate Northern Iowan 87:34, p.6 |
Iowa Waste Reduction Center conducted pilot project recycling used oil filters. | |
| 209 | The disposal dilemma--examining what's in the dump. Public Relations News Release 1990:297, p.1 |
John Konefes of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center works with people to reduce the amount of solid waste going to landfills. | |
| 210 | Vehicle repair shops must recycle refrigerants by 1992, EPA says; IWRC at University of Northern Iowa conducts equipment tests Public Relations News Release 1990:301, p.1 |
The Clean Air Act requires vehicle repair shops to recycle refrigerants. IWRC at UNI is providing training and demonstrations on proper techniques. | |
| 211 | Environmental shopping--trend of the '90s. Public Relations News Release 1990:288, p.1 |
People should take environmental impact into account when doing weekly shopping. | |
| 212 | Oil filter recycling project conducted by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa is successful Public Relations News Release 1990:281, p.1 |
Iowa Waste Reduction Center finds that recycling oil filters saves money and the environment. | |
| 213 | Center receives grant for pioneering project in waste management Northern Iowa Today 74:2, p.21 |
IWRC receives $109,000 from Northwest Area Foundation. | |
| 214 | Manual on reducing cutting fluid waste now available form Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:241, p.1 |
Cutting fluids not considered hazardous material, but can cause water pollution if disposed of improperly. Proper procedures are printed in a manual available from the Iowa Waste Reduction Center. | |
| 215 | Iowa Waste Reduction Center receives $109,000 Northern Iowan 87:27, p.7 |
Center received grant from Northwest Area Foundation to fund project, Solutions for Rural Waste Management, for managing rural hazardous and infectious wastes. | |
| 216 | Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa receives $109,000 grant from Rural Waste Management Project. Public Relations News Release 1990:232, p.1 |
A project in rural hazardous and infectious waste to be funded by grant from Northwest Area Foundation. | |
| 217 | One business's trash turns to treasure--the Iowa Waste Exchange Public Relations News Release 1990:228, p.1 |
UNI program tries to match waste products with potential users. | |
| 218 | Clean air act discussion is "on the air' at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:201, p.1 |
UNI is host site for national live videoconference on changes in the Clean Air Act. | |
| 219 | Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa receives $109,000 grant fro rural waste management project Public Relations News Release 1990:188, p.1 |
Grant money to aid in pioneering project created by Iowa Waste Reduction Center. | |
| 220 | Iowa businesses are cleaning up their acts with the help of the IWRC. Public Relations News Release 1990:151, p.1 |
Disposal of toxic waste materials is the topic of workshops. | |
| 221 | Waste exchange Campus News Network 1:5, p.2 |
IWRC facilitates exchange of unwanted material. | |
| 222 | Waste management and reduction workshops to be offered by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:153, p.1 |
Hazardous waste regulations and waste reduction techniques for the metal finishing/plating industry will be discussed at three Iowa workshops. | |
| 223 | EPA presents waste reduction workshop Northern Iowan 87:15, p.5 |
Waste Management and Waste Reduction Workshops for Metal Finishers will be held November 7-8. | |
| 224 | Unique waste exchange program operated by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at Northern Iowa, and regional economic development centers Public Relations News Release 1990:129, p.1 |
By-products from one company are being used as raw material for other companies in Iowa. | |
| 225 | Waste management and reduction workshops to be offered by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:153, p.1 |
Workshops for metal finishers and metal platers to be held at UNI. | |
| 226 | Survey on hazardous and infectious waste being conducted in northeast Iowa by University of Northern Iowa. RC & D Public Relations News Release 1990:109, p.1 |
Surveyors gather information on the types and amounts of hazardous and infectious waste generated in five northeast Iowa counties. | |
| 227 | Waste reducers awarded Northern Iowan 87:2, p.8 |
Iowa State University, Kiefer Built Inc., Fisher Controls Facility, and the John Deer Foundry received Annual Iowa Waste Reduction Award from the IWRC at UNI. | |
| 228 | Iowa Waste Reduction Center helps businesses do the right thing Northern Iowa Today 18:2, p.3 |
Offers advice on reducing and managing waste; photo. | |
| 229 | Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa announces winners of annual awards contest Public Relations News Release 1990:13, p.1 |
Winners named in waste reduction center's annual contest. | |
| 230 | Hazardous waste management course set for Oct. 18-20 in Des Moines. In cooperation with Iowa waste reduction center at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:3, p.1 |
Topics include regulations, organizational responsibilities, and current problems; meets OSHA training requirements. | |
| 231 | Science and technology updates Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.29 |
Review of work on algific slopes, recycling, and undergraduate research. | |
| 232 | The green scene: Northern Iowa promotes the Earth ethic Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.2 |
Outline of curricular and outreach efforts at UNI in environmental education. | |
| 233 | Swedish engineering student gathering experience at Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1990:702, p.1 |
Mats Skoglund will help staff with various projects, including on-site visits to client companies to evaluate their waste management systems. He will also help coordinate the agency's pioneering Waste Exchange Program. | |
| 234 | Swedish student interning at Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1990:702, p.1 |
Mats Skoglund, an engineering student from Sweden, examines an oil-water separation unit at John Deere Component Works in Waterloo. At left is DeLayne Hopkins, supervisor of the company's waste treatment facility. | |
| 235 | Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa included in national listing of successful environmental programs. Public Relations News Release 1990:690, p.1 |
The IWRC is a non-regulatory agency created by the Iowa Legislature in 1988 to assist Iowa's small and medium-sized businesses in reducing and managing their solid wastes. | |
| 236 | Iowa City businesses ready to recycle, pay more for safe landfills; survey conducted by Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1990:682, p.1 |
The Chamber members initiated the survey because of their recognition of potential problems associated with solid waste disposal. The decided it was important to survey area businesses about their attitudes toward waste disposal. | |
| 237 | Timebomb from the tomb?: arsenic based embalming fluid used in 1800s could be leaching into groundwater today. Public Relations News Release 1990:680, p.1 |
John Konefes knows of no confirmed cases of arsenic contamination from graveyards, an earlier news release about the possibility in Iowa prompted a grateful call from the head of a nationwide corporation with manufacturing sites on the East Coast. | |
| 238 | "Timebomb from the tomb?" Iowa's cemeteries could contain 90 tons of arsenic according to director of Iowa waste reduction center. Public Relations News Release 1989:665, p.1 |
John Konefes says the 4,156 recorded cemeteries in the state could hold up to 90 tons of arsenic- a poisonous and carcinogenic element once used to embalm bodies. | |
| 239 | Oil in Iowa? Eureka! We've hit a gusher! Public Relations News Release 1989:652, p.1 |
Jim Olson and Iowa Waste Reduction Center personnel are working on a pilot project that uses a special hydraulic press to squeeze out oil, to be cleaned and recycled. | |
| 240 | Iowa waste reeducation center at University of Northern Iowa receives $300,000 grant from environmental protection agency. Public Relations News Release 1989:662, p.1 |
The Pollution Prevention Grant will allow the IWRC to add a staff member to assist clients with air and wastewater pollution concerns- an area the agency has been too understaffed to serve. | |
| 241 | Waste oil from filters can be recycled: pilot project in Iowa Falls coordinated by Iowa waste reduction center and Iowa Valley community college Public Relations News Release 1989:649, p.1 |
The Iowa Waste Reduction Center is working with Iowa Valley Community College District to conduct an Oil Filter Recycling Project. Collected oil filters will be crushed in a hydraulic press to squeeze out the oil. It will be cleaned and recycled. | |
| 242 | Infectious waste disposal options being explored by Iowa health care facilities according to Iowa Waste Reduction Center Public Relations News Release 1989:547, p.1 |
The Iowa Waste Reduction Center works with area health care facilities to promote proper disposal of hazardous materials, including bandages, tissue, and used needles. Such waste must be disinfected and incinerated. | |
| 243 | Hazardous waste reduction course for metal finishers in May, promoted by Iowa Waste reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:539, p.1 |
The Iowa Waste Reduction Center and Iowa Department of Natural Resources sponsor a day-long workshop promoting the safe disposal of waste by metal finishing companies in Iowa. | |
| 244 | How do we dispose of infectious waste? A growing problem. Public Relations News Release 1989:501, p.1 |
John Konefes directs the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, working with local businesses to find efficient ways of disposing of infectious waste. | |
| 245 | University of Northern Iowa grant to study foundry sand reclamation system Public Relations News Release 1989:360, p.1 |
Professor John Konefes speaks on the nation's first commercial sand reclamation center built through cooperation of the Center for Applied Research in Metal Casting and the IWRC. | |
| 246 | Lead in landfills--potential threat to the state's groundwater Public Relations News Release 1989:339, p.1 |
John Konefes announces new laws concerning the disposal of lead batteries in landfills. Konefes expresses concern over the amount of metal seeping into the groundwater from batteries, television sets, and other electronics. | |
| 247 | Nominations being accepted for second annual Iowa Waste Reduction Awards, sponsored by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:337, p.1 |
The Iowa Waste Reduction Center accepts nominations for the annual Iowa Waste Reduction Award. The one-thousand dollar prize will go to the business or industry believed to have devised the most efficient waste reduction system. | |
| 248 | 22 counties participating in pilot project for industrial waste exchange, coordinated by Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:303, p.1 |
One company's waste product could be another company's raw material. Operating on that principle, a pilot project called the "By-Product and Waste Search Service" for the next three to six months. | |
| 249 | A Valdez oil spill every three weeks- it happens courtesy of home mechanics. Public Relations News Release 1989:270, p.1 |
The amount of oil dumped by home auto mechanics every two to three weeks amounts to just as much was spilled by the Valdez. John Konefes, says the U.S. Produces 1.2 billion gallons of used oil each year, and very little is reclaimed. | |
| 250 | Iowa landfills will no longer accept used oil after July 1, 1990; Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa recommends alternatives. Public Relations News Release 1989:263, p.1 |
Dumping or land filling oil can pose serious environmental hazards. Most fuel and motor oils contain lead, arsenic and cadmium, sometimes in very high concentrations. | |
| 251 | The raking season is upon us -- is there a better way to get rid of leaves? Public Relations News Release 1989:203, p.1 |
Director of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center says composting is a better way to dispose of leaves and yard waste. Up to 20 percent of what ends up in the landfill is grass clippings and bags of leaves. | |
| 252 | Hazardous waste workshop to be offered in Council Bluffs Oct. 24 by Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:170, p.1 |
Participants will learn what wastes in their businesses are regulated as hazardous, how to determine what kind of waste generator they are, how to understand the procedure of a regulatory inspection and how to reduce their environmental liability. | |
| 253 | Hazardous waste workshop to be offered in Des Moines Oct. 26 by Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:168, p.1 |
The workshop will feature sessions presented by representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa. | |
| 254 | Hazardous waste workshop to be offered in Waterloo Oct. 20 by Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:174, p.1 |
Participants will learn what wastes in their businesses are regulated as hazardous, how to determine what kind of waste generator they are, how to understand the procedure of a regulatory inspection and how to reduce their environmental liability. | |
| 255 | Hazardous waste workshop to be offered on Sioux City Oct. 25 by Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:169, p.1 |
Participants will learn what wastes in their businesses are regulated as hazardous, how to determine what kind of waste generator they are, how to understand the procedure of a regulatory inspection and how to reduce their environmental liability. | |
| 256 | Infections waste disposal-- why syringes don't always make it to the landfill. Public Relations News Release 1989:159, p.1 |
Kim Gunderson, says hospitals clinics are working together to improve medical waste disposal. She says problems occur when individuals, or medical personnel don't follow proper disposal techniques. | |
| 257 | University of Northern Iowa implements "progressive" steps to eliminate chance of water contamination from power plant coal pile. Public Relations News Release 1989:148, p.1 |
UNI has increased the size of the runoff retention basins near its power plant coal piles, and hired a professional consulting firm to recommend further steps, in an effort to eliminate any chance of coal pile runoff entering area drainage systems. | |
| 258 | Iowa hospitals feeling the crunch of stiffer infectious waste disposal laws: Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa offers help. Public Relations News Release 1989:144, p.1 |
Stiffening laws governing the disposal of infectious wastes have Iowa hospitals and clinics searching for safe, effective alternatives to dumping that waste in landfills, alternatives that won't drive them into bankruptcy. | |
| 259 | On the road with the Iowa waste reduction center-- cleaning up the state. Public Relations News Release 1989:140, p.1 |
Kim Gunderson says the workshops will be held in Waterloo, Sioux City, Des Moines, Davenport, and Cedar Rapids. Business owners will learn what wastes in their businesses are regulated, and will be informed about proper disposal methods. | |
| 260 | Hazardous waste workshop to be offered in Waterloo Oct. 20 by Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:174, p.1 |
Participants will learn what wastes in their businesses are regulated as hazardous, how to determine what kind of waste generator they are, understanding the procedure of a regulatory inspection, and reducing environmental liability. | |
| 261 | Nearly 300 Iowa companies reduced waste, saved money in 1988-89 with assistance from Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:108, p.1 |
List of members of the Advisory Committee of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center given. The IWRC was created in 1987 by the Iowa legislature as a component of its Groundwater Protection Act. | |
| 262 | UNI helps to reduce waste in rural Iowa Northern Iowan 86:5, p.5 |
Grant pending which would assist IWRC in helping rural counties. | |
| 263 | Hazardous waste workshops for Iowa businesses to be offered throughout state by Iowa waste education center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:67, p.1 |
The workshop will present information about the definition of hazardous waste, state regulations, types of facilities which generate hazardous waste, regulatory inspections, environmental liability, waste minimization and disposal options. | |
| 264 | University of Northern Iowa takes steps to eliminate pollution concerns. Public Relations News Release 1989:61, p.1 |
Actions already underway on campus, designed to reduce the possibility of contaminating runoff entering Dry Run Creek from a storm sewer near the University's power plant coal pile. | |
| 265 | Governor Branstad presents Iowa waste reduction education awards to winners of competition sponsored by Iowa waste reduction center. Public Relations News Release 1989:55, p.1 |
The three award winning companies; The HON Company of Muscatine, Rockwell International of Cedar Falls, and Enviromiser of Cedar Falls reduced emission of industrial wastes and saved their companies thousands of dollars in operating costs. | |
| 266 | Governor presents hazardous waste reduction award to Enviromiser. Public Relations News Release 1989:55, p.1 |
Richard Klein was one of the winners of the 1989 Iowa Waste Reduction Awards for his air conditioning coolant recycling project, which can recycle up to 95% of the coolant contained in large institutional and industrial cooling systems. | |
| 267 | Governor presents waste reduction award to HON Company. Public Relations News Release 1989:55, p.1 |
Don Schlimmer nominated the winning HON project which has reduced the company's emission of hazardous waste from 62 to 2.5 tons of sludge per year, saving HON $89,250 annually. | |
| 268 | Governor presents waste reduction award to Rockwell. Public Relations News Release 1989:55, p.1 |
Rockwell International's winning project segregated waste streams and recovered metal from waste water in metal finishing operations, resulting in annual cost savings projected at $250,000. | |
| 269 | Iowa waste reduction awards presented by governor. Public Relations News Release 1989:55, p.1 |
Winners of the 1989 Iowa Waste Reduction Awards Competition recently received their plaques and words of congratulation from Iowa governor Terry Branstad at the Capitol Building in Des Moines. | |
| 270 | Iowa companies rewarded for waste reduction efforts Northern Iowa Today 17:2, p.5 |
IWRC sponsors awards. | |
| 271 | Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa applies for federal grant to help countries reduce waste, comply with Public Relations News Release 1989:17, p.1 |
All Iowa counties must submit a comprehensive waste reduction plan to the State Department of Natural Resources by the time their current landfill permit expires, as a result of recent legislation. | |
| 272 | Iowa industries save money, benefit environment with waste reduction projects; presented awards by Iowa waste reduction center at Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:579, p.1 |
Certificates of Achievement, a $1,000 monetary award and a leather bound edition of "Iowa's Natural Heritage" will be awarded to The HON Company of Muscatine Rockwell International of Cedar Rapids, and Enviromiser of Cedar Falls. | |
| 273 | First Iowa Waste Reduction Award to be granted by small business assistance/ waste reduction center. Public Relations News Release 1988:434, p.1 |
Monetary award of $1,000 will be presented to the Iowa business or industry judged to have implemented a waste reduction project with the best demonstrated environmental, economic and safety benefits. All companies located in Iowa are eligible. | |
| 274 | Northern Iowa center formed to manage hazardous wastes Northern Iowa Today 16:2, p.2 |
Establish Small Business Assistance Center. | |
| 275 | Waste away: help for small businesses Nonpareil 71:4, p.13 |
Center helps small businesses deal with hazardous wastes. |