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

Displaying 101 - 117 of 117 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
101	Ottumwa, Wapello county site of upcoming economic development and waste reduction "summit" with federal officals: Iowa waste reduction center to assis Public Relations News Release 1989:14, p.1	08/24/1989	More than 40 officals from the federal, regional and state government will converge in Ottumwa to tour the area and talk with local leaders about its future. Among those participating in the summit is the staff of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center
102	Finding ways to recycle trash, new markets are needed. Public Relations News Release 1989:619, p.1	08/21/1989	John Konefes says studies show that up to 30 percent of what's dumped in landfills can be recycled. Cities will be forced to find ways to deal with trash, composting materials is one potential development that could benefit both cities and farmers.
103	Environment vs. convenience: the diaper dilemma. Public Relations News Release 1989:611, p.1	08/14/1989	American baby contributes 1,365 pounds of dirty disposable diapers to the nation's landfills every year. The environmental costs of using disposable diapers are clear and so it the cost in dollars from parents' pocketbooks.
104	Markets for recycled materials must be developed to make Iowa's new recylcling requirments feasible, says Iowa waste reduction center director. Public Relations News Release 1989:610, p.1	08/14/1989	Iowa legislature has responded to the looming threat of overflowing landfills by requiring cities and counties to recylce at least 25 percent of their solid waste by 1994. The most easily-recycled items of waste are paper, glass, plastic and metal.
105	The diaper dilemma: environment vs. convenience. Public Relations News Release 1989:603, p.1	08/14/1989	The average American baby contributes to 1,365 pounds of dirty disposable diapers to the nation's landfills every year. John Konefes says he noticed that more people are turning to cloth diapers to protect the environment.
106	What happens when what we dump ends up in the water we drink? Public Relations News Release 1988:464, p.1	05/08/1989	New legislation being outlined would reduce the amount of materials in them by one half, and would also prohibit hazardous materials from being dumped there. John Konefes says new programs to recycle plastic and glass are being explored.
107	First Iowa Waste Reduction Award to be granted by small business assistance/ waste reduction center. Public Relations News Release 1988:434, p.1	04/19/1989	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.
108	What happens when there's no room at the dump? Public Relations News Release 1988:140, p.1	11/07/1988	When landfills become full trash gets illegally dumped. John Konefes says better management of what's sent to the dump can help preserve landfill space , and protect the environment.
109	Northern Iowa's Small Business Assistance Center to have open house and ribbon cutting ceremony, Oct. 28-29. Public Relations News Release 1988:116, p.1	10/20/1988	The SBAC assists businesses in the state by working with them to develop safe economic ways of managing solid waste and hazardous sunbstances, said John Konefes, SBAC diector.
110	University of Northern Iowa's SBAC advisory committee to meet Aug. 2 Public Relations News Release 1988:511, p.1	07/27/1988	Mission to aid small businesses with solid and hazardous waste questions and projects.
111	Recycling on the rise: consumers, get ready to sort through that garbage! Public Relations News Release 1988:457, p.1	06/06/1988	John Konefes says the success story of the aluminum can program has encouraged similar efforts in other industries, and says the day will soon come when consumers have to sort all their recyclable garbage into different piles on the curb.
112	Northern Iowa center formed to manage hazardous wastes Northern Iowa Today 16:2, p.2	03/01/1988	Establish Small Business Assistance Center.
113	Regents approve appointments Northern Iowan 84:31, p.1	01/22/1988	Larry Routh resigns; Joe Mitchell appointed vice president for development; Renee Romano will head Union; John Konefes will head SBAC.
114	Regents approve Northern Iowa public radio translator for Mason City area, fee schedules, receive SBAC plan, other business Public Relations News Release 1987:225, p.1	01/20/1988	The Board of Regents approves licensing for KHKE-FM's translator to be placed near Mason City. Funding for the translator is provided by the Small Business Assistance Center. The Board also approves tuition and fee schedules.
115	Regents appoint assistant vice president, Union director for Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:216, p.1	01/20/1988	The Board of Regents approves the appointment of Marlene Strathe and Renee Romano as dean of the College of Education, and director of the Memorial Union respectively. Larry Routh resigns as director of counseling.
116	Unique new UNI center to help Iowa firms with waste hazards Northern Iowan 84:30, p.3	01/19/1988	John Konefes talks about the services of the Small Business Assistance Center.
117	Helping small businesses manage solid waste and hazardous substances to be task of Northern Iowa's new director of the S. B. A. C. Public Relations News Release 1987:199, p.1	01/08/1988	The Board of Regents confirms the appointment of John Konefes as director of the Small Business Assistance Center. Konefes enforces Department of Natural Resources and EPA regulations on business associations, and waste management firms.