From bob.leker@ncmail.net Tue Apr 9 14:18:09 2002 From: bob.leker@ncmail.net (Bob Leker) Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2002 09:18:09 -0400 Subject: [SustainableNC] complimentary registration to green power summit May 8-9 Message-ID: <3CB2EA11.10A2CC61@ncmail.net> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------A98143F77BB42FD13B3669B8 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="------------C980ACE3044ED5ACA9CA55C5" --------------C980ACE3044ED5ACA9CA55C5 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Complimentary Registration Southeast Green Power Summit May 8-9, 2002 McKimmon Conference Center, NC State University Raleigh, NC www.southeastgreenpower.net Contact: Bob Leker State Energy Office NC Department of Administration 1340 MSC Raleigh, NC 27699-1340 (919) 733-1907 bob.leker@ncmail.net The State Energy Office, NC Department of Administration is offering complimentary registration to state employees who wish to attend this conference to learn about green power. We are offering complimentary registrations to 20 people on a first come, first serve basis. Registration for this conference is $100. You must be a state employee to qualify. Please pass this notice to the sustainability contact at your agency. Include the name and contact information (agency, address, email, and phone number) for individuals interested. Please respond to Bob Leker using the contact information above by April 19, 2002 to allow approval and processing time. Background on the Summit A Southeast Green Power Summit will be held on May 8-9, 2002 at NC State University’s McKimmon Conference Center in Raleigh, NC. The agenda includes expert speakers from DOE Green Power Programs, Utilities, and industry consultants who will discuss marketing green power, choosing appropriate technologies, developing supportive public policies, and learning from others’ experiences. Parties with a stake in green power development, including utility companies, regulatory agencies, facility managers, and environmental organizations should attend and be prepared to interact with potential partners in their states and the region. Visit the web site below for the agenda and information about the event. http://www.southeastgreenpower.net --------------C980ACE3044ED5ACA9CA55C5 Content-Type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
Contact:
Bob Leker
State Energy Office
NC Department of Administration
1340 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1340
(919) 733-1907
bob.leker@ncmail.net
The State Energy Office, NC Department of Administration is offering
complimentary registration to state employees who
wish to attend this conference to learn about green power. We
are offering complimentary registrations to 20 people on
a first come, first serve basis. Registration for this conference
is $100. You must be a state employee to qualify. Please
pass this notice to the sustainability contact at your agency. Include
the name and contact information (agency, address,
email, and phone number) for individuals interested. Please respond
to Bob Leker using the contact information above
by April 19, 2002 to allow approval and processing time.
Background on the Summit
A Southeast Green Power Summit will be held on May 8-9, 2002 at NC
State University’s McKimmon Conference
Center in Raleigh, NC. The agenda includes expert speakers from
DOE Green Power Programs, Utilities, and industry
consultants who will discuss marketing green power, choosing appropriate
technologies, developing supportive public
policies, and learning from others’ experiences. Parties with
a stake in green power development, including utility
companies, regulatory agencies, facility managers, and environmental
organizations should attend and be prepared to
interact with potential partners in their states and the region.
Visit the web site below for the agenda and information about the event.
http://www.southeastgreenpower.net
Ray graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with
Highest Honors in 1956 and with a bachelor's degree in industrial
engineering. He learned the carpet and textile businesses through 14-plus years
at various positions at Deering-Milliken and Callaway Mills, and in 1973, set
about founding a company to produce the first free-lay carpet tiles in America
-- Interface, Inc. Today, Ray commands the world's largest
producer of commercial floorcoverings. In recent years, Ray has embarked on a mission
to make Interface a sustainable corporation by leading a worldwide effort to
pioneer the processes of sustainable development. Named one of America's
"100 Best Companies to Work For" in 1997 and 1998 by FORTUNE magazine, Interface
has diversified and globalized its businesses, with sales in 110 countries and
manufacturing facilities on four continents. Ray received the inaugural
Millennium Award from Global Green, presented by Mikhail Gorbachev in 1996, and
was named co-chairman of the President's Council on Sustainable Development in
1997. He was also recognized in 1996 as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur
of Year for the Southeast Region, and as the Georgia Conservancy's
Conservationist of the Year in 1997. In January 2001, the National Academy
of Sciences selected Ray to receive the prestigious George and Cynthia Mitchell
International Prize for Sustainable Development, the first corporate CEO to be
so honored, and in September of that year, the SAM-SPG Award Jury presented the
Sustainability Leadership Award 2001 to Ray in Zurich, Switzerland. His
book, Mid-Course Correction, (Chelsea Green, 1998) describes his and Interface's
transformation to environmental responsibility.
Fort Bragg would like to invite you to =
attend our special Earth Day celebration. We will be planting a =
Tree of Strength in honor of the victims of 9/11 and in appreciation of =
those who protect and defend our nation. Our commanding general (LTG McNeill) =
and our garrison commander (COL Davis) will be speaking at this =
ceremony. Also in attendance will be the Deputy Assistant =
Secretary of the Army for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health =
(Mr. Ray Fatz). The 82d All American Band will provide =
entertainment and refreshments will be served. The ceremony is located at the Fort =
Bragg Grove of Honor, a living classroom dedicated to those who have =
received the Congressional Medal of Honor. We expect to unveil =
our plans for a "sustainability classroom" at this event as =
well. Please feel free to contact me for =
directions or more information.
KrisTina Wilson
MEETING TOMORROW Agenda NC Project Green Advisory Team Meeting
Date:
April 25, 2002 Location: 2020 Yonkers Road, Dept
of Correction, Correction Enterprise Large Conference
Room Time: 10
- 11:30am AGENDA 10- 10:05
Welcome and Introductions 10:05 - 10:40
Main Program: Tony
Jones, Sales Manager, Correction Enterprises. How does Correction Enterprises fit
into an environmentally sustainable government (state, university, and Local)
and how can they help you with smart purchasing. Will include brief tour of
showroom displaying products available. 10:40 - 11:00
Announcement and discussion of new Environmental Stewardship
Initiative for North Carolina.
While of particular interest to North
Carolina industry also to universities and agencies.
11:00 - 11:15
Results of DENR Environmental Sustainability Contest
(Good ideas for us
all) 11:15 - 11:30 Other
business 11:30
Adjourn
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From sharron.rogers@ncmail.net Tue Apr 9 21:23:39 2002
From: sharron.rogers@ncmail.net (Sharron Rogers)
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:23:39 -0400
Subject: [SustainableNC] Ray Anderson speaking at Chapel Hill
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Opportunity to hear Ray Anderson once again.
He will be speaking at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-CH next
Monday evening.
The program is open, but I would recommend contacting the Center for
directions if you decide to attend.
His Keynote presentation at NC Clean and Green 2000 can also be viewed in
RealVideo format at: http://www.sustainablenc.org/main/onstage.htm
NOW AVAILABLE
Since 1923, North Carolina has published the official papers of its
governors in accordance with G.S. 121-6b. For more information about this
series, visit the Historical Publications Section's web site at
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hp/documentaries/governor.htm.
Together with Volume I of the Hunt papers published in 1982 and Volume II
published in 1987 (out of print), this new volume provides an important
record of twelve eventful years in twentieth-century North Carolina. Also
available free of charge are two volumes from the Martin
administration.
Included in the third volume of Hunt papers are 254 speeches and press
releases selected from over 1,800 available for the governor's third
term. These papers explain policies and programs, discuss issues
confronting the state, give voice to Hunt's opinions, and contain
autobiographical elements. Lists of executive orders and omitted speeches
further reveal the scope of Hunt's activities. For more information about
the third volume visit the Historical Publications Section's web site at
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hp/new/default.
Volume III of the Hunt papers (hardbound, 716 pages, illustrations,
index) is available through the Historical Publications Section. Copies
may be picked up at 120 West Lane Street between 8:30 and 5:30. If you
would like for a copy to be sent to you via interoffice mail, please
email
donna.kelly@ncmail.net
or call 733-7442. Be sure to include your name, your agency, and your
Mail Service Center number.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Donna E. Kelly, Administrator
Historical Publications Section
Office of Archives and History
4622 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4622
Phone: (919) 733-7442 Fax: (919) 733-1439
Visit our web site at
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hp
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E-mail to and from me, in connection with the transaction of
public business, is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
may be disclosed to third parties.
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From pbraese@unca.edu Wed Apr 10 12:46:13 2002
From: pbraese@unca.edu (paul braese)
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 07:46:13 -0400
Subject: [SustainableNC] low/no voc paints on state contract
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is there any movement to get low/no voc paints on state contract?
state contract for regular wall paint is $6. for low voc paint, thisi is
$19!
Paul E. Braese, PE
Mechanical Engineer
Office of Design and Construction
University of North Carolina at Asheville
pbraese@unca.edu
828-232-2279 (voice)
828-257-8480 (pager)
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From cpshea@fac.unc.edu Mon Apr 15 19:55:28 2002
From: cpshea@fac.unc.edu (Shea, Cynthia (Office of Assoc Vice Chancellor, Campus Services))
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 14:55:28 -0400
Subject: [SustainableNC] Invitation to Earth Day Events at UNC Chapel Hill
Message-ID: <22E5670F3742D411BFBD00E018C1BF9D022475DC@facmail3.facilities.unc.edu>
The Sustainability Coalition at UNC Chapel Hill invites you to join us in
celebrating Earth Day. We have stretched the event into a week of
activities.
EARTH DAY, Monday, April 22, a guided walking tour from campus to the NC
Botanical Garden from 2-4+ pm. Wear sturdy shoes.
Tuesday, April 23, a Smart Growth and Sustainability Seminar with great
presenters, including N.C. Rep. Joe Hackney. 2-4 pm
Thursday, April 25, a model Sustainable Dorm Room and Office Exhibit in
Great Hall of the Student Union. This environmentally preferable purchasing
display will include vendors, the presentation of the Sustainability
Coalition's annual report, the GreenGame awards, and tables on sustainable
transit options. 10am-1pm
For more information, please see
http://sustainability.unc.edu/EarthDay2002.html
Please join us and invite your friends.
Cindy Pollock Shea
Sustainability Coordinator
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Voice: 919-843-5251
Fax: 919-843-4567
http://sustainability.unc.edu
Change is inevitable. It's the resistance to change that's optional.
From uzo@ncat.edu Thu Apr 18 14:15:11 2002
From: uzo@ncat.edu (Dr. G. A. Uzochukwu)
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 02 09:15:11 -0400
Subject: [SustainableNC] REMINDER: CALL FOR ABSTRACTS-NATIONAL ENVIRO CONFERENCE
Message-ID: <200204181316.g3IDGwR07105@imap.ncat.edu>
This is just to reminder everyone to plan to attend our September 8-10, 2002 National Environmental Conference to your colleagues. We need presenters and session chairs.....Register online today
(http://www.ncat.edu/~wmi/conference/conf.html)
Please share this information with your colleagues.
Thanks
Uzo
National Conference on Environmental
Science and Technology
September 8-10, 2002
Grandover Resort & Conference Center
(www.grandover.com)
Greensboro, North Carolina
Purpose
To provide a forum for USDOE, USEPA, NSF, other Federal
Agencies, Industrial Technology Users and Colleges/Universities
to address pollution prevention needs, solutions and research.
Topic Areas
Bioremediation
Fate and Transport of Contaminants
Pollution Prevention/Solvents and Processes
Innovative Environmental Technologies
Authors should submit 2 copies of one page abstract (see format)
to the following organizing Chairpersons:
BIOREMEDIATION
Dr. G.B. Reddy
Dept. of Natural Resources
North Carolina A&T State Univ.
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
(336) 334-7779 … Fax (336) 334-7844
Email: reddyg@ncat.edu
FATE AND TRANSPORT OF
CONTAMINANTS
Dr. Shoou-Yuh Chang
Dept. of Civil Engineering
North Carolina A&T State Univ.
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
(336) 334-7737 … Fax (336) 334-7667
Email: chang@ncat.edu
POLLUTION PREVENTION/SOLVENTS
AND PROCESSES
Dr. Vinayak Kabadi
Dept. of Chemical Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro North Carolina 27411
(336) 334-7564 … Fax (336) 334-7904
Email: kabadi@ncat.edu
INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNOLOGIES
Dr. Keith Schimmel
Dept. of Chemical Engineering
North Carolina A&T State Univ.
Greensboro North Carolina 27411
(336) 334-7564 Fax (336) 334-7904
Email: Schimmel@ncat.edu
Abstract Format
Abstracts (350 words) should be written in English and typed single-spaced (size 12 font). Prepare abstract on a standard size white paper (8 1/2-in. by 11 in.). Leave 1 inch margins, left, right, top and bottom. Center the title (maximum 12 words, bold type, all caps) at the top of the page. Leave one line space after the title and list all authors and their affiliations including city, state/province and country. The name of the correspondent/presenting author should be underlined. Leave one line space after the authors and begin the abstract text. Leave one line space between paragraphs. Do not indent paragraphs.
EMAIL ABSTRACTS ARE ACCEPTABLE (word document).
Abstract deadline is June 15, 2002
Full paper deadline is July 31, 2002
Full peer reviewed paper will be published by Battelle Press. (www.battelle.org/bookstore).
A copy of the proceedings will be distributed to all authors.
http://www.ncat.edu/~wmi/conference/conf.html for author instructions and registration information.
REGISTRATION FORM
Name:__________________________________
Last First MI
Address: ________________________________
Street/Box
________________________________
City State Zip
Telephone No: ________________________
Fax No: ______________________________
Email Address: _________________________
Conference Fee: Before August 15, 2002 After August 15, 2002
General $ 100 $ 150
Student $ 50 $ 75
Exhibitor $150 $ 200
Exhibitors will be provided an exhibit table.
Make checks payable to North Carolina A&T State University.
Mail completed form and check to:
Dr. Godfrey A. Uzochukwu, Director
Waste Management Institute
North Carolina A&T State University
P.O. Box 1090
Greensboro N.C. 27411
Email: uzo@ncat.edu
(336) 334-7030 Fax (336) 334-7399
A final program will be mailed to participants who registered for the conference. NOTE: Conference attendees should contact the Grandover Resort at (800) 472-6301 for accommodations. Identify yourself as a participant of the National Conference on Environmental Science and Technology.
Godfrey A. Uzochukwu, Ph.D., Professor, L.S.S.
Amoco Foundation Teacher of Excellence
Director, Interdisciplinary Waste Management Institute
Sustainability Officer
Carver Hall Annex
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC 27411
Chair, Futures Goal II Team
Interdisciplinary Programs and Centers
Ph. (336) 334-7030
Fax (336) 334-7399
Email: uzo@ncat.edu
From uzo@ncat.edu Thu Apr 18 15:21:42 2002
From: uzo@ncat.edu (Dr. G. A. Uzochukwu)
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 02 10:21:42 -0400
Subject: [SustainableNC] REMINDER: CALL FOR ABSTRACTS-NATIONAL ENVIRO CONFERENCE
Message-ID: <200204181423.g3IENUR15727@imap.ncat.edu>
This is just to reminder everyone to plan to attend our September 8-10, 2002 National Environmental Conference to your colleagues. We need presenters and session chairs.....Register online today
(http://www.ncat.edu/~wmi/conference/conf.html)
Please share this information with your colleagues.
Thanks
Uzo
National Conference on Environmental
Science and Technology
September 8-10, 2002
Grandover Resort & Conference Center
(www.grandover.com)
Greensboro, North Carolina
Purpose
To provide a forum for USDOE, USEPA, NSF, other Federal
Agencies, Industrial Technology Users and Colleges/Universities
to address pollution prevention needs, solutions and research.
Topic Areas
Bioremediation
Fate and Transport of Contaminants
Pollution Prevention/Solvents and Processes
Innovative Environmental Technologies
Authors should submit 2 copies of one page abstract (see format)
to the following organizing Chairpersons:
BIOREMEDIATION
Dr. G.B. Reddy
Dept. of Natural Resources
North Carolina A&T State Univ.
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
(336) 334-7779 … Fax (336) 334-7844
Email: reddyg@ncat.edu
FATE AND TRANSPORT OF
CONTAMINANTS
Dr. Shoou-Yuh Chang
Dept. of Civil Engineering
North Carolina A&T State Univ.
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
(336) 334-7737 … Fax (336) 334-7667
Email: chang@ncat.edu
POLLUTION PREVENTION/SOLVENTS
AND PROCESSES
Dr. Vinayak Kabadi
Dept. of Chemical Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro North Carolina 27411
(336) 334-7564 … Fax (336) 334-7904
Email: kabadi@ncat.edu
INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNOLOGIES
Dr. Keith Schimmel
Dept. of Chemical Engineering
North Carolina A&T State Univ.
Greensboro North Carolina 27411
(336) 334-7564 Fax (336) 334-7904
Email: Schimmel@ncat.edu
Abstract Format
Abstracts (350 words) should be written in English and typed single-spaced (size 12 font). Prepare abstract on a standard size white paper (8 1/2-in. by 11 in.). Leave 1 inch margins, left, right, top and bottom. Center the title (maximum 12 words, bold type, all caps) at the top of the page. Leave one line space after the title and list all authors and their affiliations including city, state/province and country. The name of the correspondent/presenting author should be underlined. Leave one line space after the authors and begin the abstract text. Leave one line space between paragraphs. Do not indent paragraphs.
EMAIL ABSTRACTS ARE ACCEPTABLE (word document).
Abstract deadline is June 15, 2002
Full paper deadline is July 31, 2002
Full peer reviewed paper will be published by Battelle Press. (www.battelle.org/bookstore).
A copy of the proceedings will be distributed to all authors.
http://www.ncat.edu/~wmi/conference/conf.html for author instructions and registration information.
REGISTRATION FORM
Name:__________________________________
Last First MI
Address: ________________________________
Street/Box
________________________________
City State Zip
Telephone No: ________________________
Fax No: ______________________________
Email Address: _________________________
Conference Fee: Before August 15, 2002 After August 15, 2002
General $ 100 $ 150
Student $ 50 $ 75
Exhibitor $150 $ 200
Exhibitors will be provided an exhibit table.
Make checks payable to North Carolina A&T State University.
Mail completed form and check to:
Dr. Godfrey A. Uzochukwu, Director
Waste Management Institute
North Carolina A&T State University
P.O. Box 1090
Greensboro N.C. 27411
Email: uzo@ncat.edu
(336) 334-7030 Fax (336) 334-7399
A final program will be mailed to participants who registered for the conference. NOTE: Conference attendees should contact the Grandover Resort at (800) 472-6301 for accommodations. Identify yourself as a participant of the National Conference on Environmental Science and Technology.
Godfrey A. Uzochukwu, Ph.D., Professor, L.S.S.
Amoco Foundation Teacher of Excellence
Director, Interdisciplinary Waste Management Institute
Sustainability Officer
Carver Hall Annex
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC 27411
Chair, Futures Goal II Team
Interdisciplinary Programs and Centers
Ph. (336) 334-7030
Fax (336) 334-7399
Email: uzo@ncat.edu
From sharron.rogers@ncmail.net Thu Apr 18 16:16:42 2002
From: sharron.rogers@ncmail.net (Sharron Rogers)
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 11:16:42 -0400
Subject: [SustainableNC] NC Project Green Advisory Team Meeting Announcement for Next Thur
sday
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NC Project Green Advisory Team Meeting -Next Thursday
Date: April 25, 2002
Time: 10:00 -- 11:30
Location: NC Department of Corrections, 2020 Yonkers Road,
Correction Enterprise Large Conference Room, Door 4 (last one on parking lot
side of building)
Program: Correction Enterprise****Why is doing business with them
sustainable? **** Who are they and why do business with them? ****And just
what are their products? [Any state, university, community college, and
local government purchaser needs to know the answers to these questions.]
Program at 10:05 -- remaining agenda to be announced.
From diana.kees@ncmail.net Mon Apr 22 16:32:16 2002
From: diana.kees@ncmail.net (Diana Kees)
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 11:32:16 -0400
Subject: [SustainableNC] STATE INITIATIVE ENCOURAGES ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BUSINESS PRA
CTICES
Message-ID: <606F5D6D2972EC41B0C9B1F8246EF3131A6E69@PICARD.sys.p2pays.org>
RALEIGH - The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources is
looking for environmental partners - and today on Earth Day invites members
of the state's business community to apply for membership in a new voluntary
program designed to promote and encourage superior environmental
performance.
The Environmental Stewardship Initiative establishes incentives to stimulate
business, industry, government agencies and nonprofits to develop and
implement programs that use pollution prevention and other innovative
approaches to meet and exceed their regulatory requirements. This program
seeks to reduce the impact on the environment beyond measures required by
any permit or rule, producing a better environment and a stronger economy
and conserving natural resources.
"Stewardship of our state's natural resources is more critical than ever,"
Gov. Mike Easley said. "We must protect and preserve the air we breathe and
the water that we drink. This partnering program is an important step in
improving the quality of North Carolina's environment and our overall
quality of life."
Participants can become involved at one of two levels. The "Environmental
Partner" level is designed for adoption by a broad range of organizations
that are interested in beginning the process of developing a systematic
approach to improving their environmental performance. Partners must set
environmental performance goals that include pollution prevention and are
appropriate to the nature, scale and environmental impact of the
organization.
The "Environmental Steward" level is for those organizations that already
display a commitment to exemplary environmental performance beyond what is
required by law. Stewards will be required to set aggressive environmental
performance goals that include pollution prevention, a commitment to exceed
compliance, and annual improvements to performance. These goals should
result in reductions of an organization's environmental impact consistent
with sustainability principles. Both partners and stewards must agree to
report annually on progress towards the organization's environmental
performance goals, net reductions of releases, emissions and disposal, net
reductions in the use of energy and water, and any reportable non-compliance
events.
"This initiative will encourage North Carolina organizations to move beyond
compliance and toward environmental sustainability by using a systematic
approach to environmental performance," said Secretary Bill Ross of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. "That movement will result
in a cleaner environment and a stronger economy. The Environmental
Stewardship Initiative will encourage organizations with a commitment to
environmental protection to find ways to become more effective stewards of
our natural resources."
A 10-member advisory workgroup appointed by Ross will oversee program
development and implementation. Membership consists of individuals from
manufacturers, industries, industry trade groups, environmental and citizen
nongovernmental organizations, and small businesses. An internal DENR
workgroup will provide technical support and coordination for the advisory
workgroup and the overall initiative.
Any company or organization that operates one or more facilities in North
Carolina is eligible to participate in the initiative. This includes but is
not limited to manufacturers, businesses, agribusiness, service providers,
government agencies, schools and nonprofit agencies. Applications for the
first round of this program will be accepted until July 31. An announcement
of those accepted into the program is expected by late October.
"Integrating environmentally friendly practices into core functions is a
smart way to do business," said Secretary Jim Fain of the Department of
Commerce. "This program will recognize the many North Carolina businesses
that are working hard to avoid depletion of natural resources, and encourage
others to realize that waste reduction and pollution prevention can increase
profit margins and in some cases provide businesses with a competitive
advantage."
For more detailed information or to apply for the program, please visit the
Environmental Stewardship Initiative Web site at http://www.p2pays.org/esi
or contact Beth Graves of the Division of Pollution Prevention and
Environmental Assistance, at (919) 715-6506 or beth.graves@ncmail.net.
****************************
Diana Kees
Public Information Officer
N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Div. of Pollution Prevention and Environmental
Assistance
1639 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1639
(919) 715-6515/6500
diana.kees@ncmail.net
www.p2pays.org
From sharron.rogers@ncmail.net Wed Apr 24 17:39:41 2002
From: sharron.rogers@ncmail.net (Sharron Rogers)
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 12:39:41 -0400
Subject: [SustainableNC] NC Proj Green Mtg Agenda for Tomorrow
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MEETING TOMORROW
Agenda
NC Project Green Advisory Team Meeting
Date: April 25, 2002
Location: 2020 Yonkers Road, Dept of Correction, Correction Enterprise
Large Conference Room
Time: 10 - 11:30am
AGENDA
10- 10:05 Welcome and Introductions
10:05 - 10:40 Main Program: Tony Jones, Sales Manager, Correction
Enterprises. How does Correction Enterprises fit into an environmentally
sustainable government (state, university, and Local) and how can they help
you with smart purchasing. Will include brief tour of showroom displaying
products available.
10:40 - 11:00 Announcement and discussion of new Environmental
Stewardship Initiative for North Carolina. While of particular interest to
North Carolina industry also to universities and agencies.
11:00 - 11:15 Results of DENR Environmental Sustainability
Contest
(Good ideas for us all)
11:15 - 11:30 Other business
11:30 Adjourn
Last Minute Directions: call 919-716-3600 for receptionist at 2020 Yonkers
NEXT MEETING WILL SKIP A MONTH IN HONOR OF LEGISLATIVE DEMANDS ON OUR
MEMBERS. Date and place will be announced for 3rd week in June, around the
20th.
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