Konefes--John L. (Iowa Waste Reduction Center Staff)

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# Title Date Summary
51 Thinking of carpet bombing your lawn? Building a better lawn.
Public Relations News Release 1990:519, p.1 		Home owners reconsider application of lawn chemicals.
52 Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa serving as model for EPA assistance program
Public Relations News Release 1990:518, p.1 		U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is using the Waste Reduction Center at UNI as a model for other states.
53 Skip Weber correspondence
Public Relations News Release 1990:523, p.1 		Iowa Waste Reduction Center advisory committee will meet in West Des Moines.
54 Statewide recycling congress scheduled for April 16; Plastics Technology Center at University of Northern Iowa co-sponsor
Public Relations News Release 1990:418, p.1 		Statewide Recycling Congress will be held in Des Moines. Speakers include Governor Terry Branstad, William Rathje, Greg Erickson, Jack Cameron, Cindy Raspiller, Teresa Hay, David McLeod, Linda Goeldner, and Linda Steffens. Ruth Dodd is the chair.
55 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.
56 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.
57 Will the waste train be coming to a dump near you?
Public Relations News Release 1990:338, p.1 		Increased recycling is needed to prevent interstate transportation of garbage.
58 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.
59 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.
60 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.
61 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.
62 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.
63 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.
64 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.
65 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.
66 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.
67 Why bag or burn it when you can compost: let it rot!
Public Relations News Release 1990:96, p.1 		Composting is an easy and environmentally sound practice for dealing with fallen leaves.
68 "Vampires" come to the rescue!--saving the ozone
Public Relations News Release 1990:50, p.1 		Recycling freon gas shows promise in decreasing damage to the ozone layer.
69 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.
70 Mercury contained in latex paints can be health hazard, according to director of Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:31, p.1 		Mercury used as a preservative identified as possible source of health problems.
71 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.
72 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.
73 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.
74 Recycling deadlines and guidelines- will businesses be able to comply?
Public Relations News Release 1990:689, p.1 		A recent survey completed by the Iowa City business owners believe they will be able to cut down on their solid waste and recycle more. John Konefes says landfill disposal costs are expected to double and could possibly triple.
75 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.
76 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.
77 Timebomb from the tomb- are our relatives poisoning us from the grave?
Public Relations News Release 1989:668, p.1 		Beginning during the Civil War, morticians realized that arsenic worked as a preservative. Three pounds of the toxic material was used per corpse. John Konefes is concerned that the arsenic may leach out into groundwater.
78 "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.
79 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.
80 Dioxin- one of the most deadly substances known in paper.
Public Relations News Release 1989:636, p.1 		Most paper products contain dioxin. John Konefes says it occur in paper products as a result of bleaching wood pulp to turn it into white paper. The risks of ingesting dioxin from paper are rare, he says consumers should be aware of dioxin dangers.
81 A lush green weed-free lawn may be hazardous to your health.
Public Relations News Release 1989:562, p.1 		Many consumers are worried about all of the gunk that's sprayed on lawns. John Konefes says people need to develop a tolerance level for some lawn problems, since many people have reported health problems that may be related to lawn care chemicals.
82 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.
83 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.
84 Air emissions--how clean is the air we breathe?
Public Relations News Release 1989:470, p.1 		Professor John Konefes discusses how coal plants and chemical waste dumps are responsible for much of the air pollution present in Iowa.
85 Where do the clear rivers flow? Not in Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1989:392, p.1 		Legislators have proposed spending over 500 million dollars to clean up the state's rivers and streams. Since rivers are a major source for drinking water, it's not surprising that people are concerned about what's being found in Iowa river water.
86 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.
87 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.
88 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.
89 Used lead batteries must be recycled after July 1, says director of Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:330, p.1 		John Konefes speaks on new ordinances regarding lead-acid battery disposal. These batteries will no longer be permitted in landfills, but must be taken to a battery retailer for recycling.
90 Big wheels a burnin'--tire recycling
Public Relations News Release 1989:317, p.1 		John Konefes discusses the use of unused tires in power plants. He states that burning shredded tires will help stretch coal supplies, as well as reduce harmful emissions.
91 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.
92 Tighter Iowa laws will prohibit used tires in landfills by 1991; recylcing is the answer, according to Iowa waste reduction center at Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1989:297, p.1 		Adding used rubber tires to coal for fueling industrial boilers could become common in Iowa after June 30, 1991. Because the next day- July 1st- whole used tires no longer will be allowed in Iowa's landfills.
93 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.
94 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.
95 New Iowa law may boost composting, says director of Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1989:212, p.1 		By 1991 Iowa law will prohibit dumping leaves and yard waste in landfills. Compost is a nutrient-rich mixture of grass clippings, leaves, fruit, vegetable peelings, egg shell, ash and other household wastes. To a gardener, compost is as good as gold.
96 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.
97 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.
98 UNI helps to reduce waste in rural Iowa
Northern Iowan 86:5, p.5 		Grant pending which would assist IWRC in helping rural counties.
99 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.
100 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.