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Green Business Council: EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge Web Course 2010 Schedule

Green Omaha Coalition

EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge Web Course 2010 Schedule

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

EPA Resource Conservation Challenge Web Academy
Solid Waste Management and Recycling Education Series 2010
http://www.epa.gov/waste/rcc/web-academy/index.htm
February 18, 2010 Recycling Markets Update
March 18, 2010 Green Casinos/Venue Sustainability Practices
April 15, 2010 Rural Recycling—Bridging the Gaps
May 20, 2010 Social Marketing-Changing Behavior in Your Community
June 17, 2010 Multi-Family Dwellings Recycling
July 15, 2010 Recycling & Market Development of Unique Materials
August 19, 2010 Food Waste/Organics Reduction and Recycling
September 16, 2010 Greening University Campuses
October 21, 2010 Sustainable Materials Management



New this year, you will be able to receive Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) if you are a member of SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America).  Just download the form on our Website and fax it to the SWANA contact listed on the form.

We look forward to your continued participation.  You can count on EPA's RCC Web Series to bring you the latest information offered by top experts in the field.

Cordially,

Janice Johnson,
RCC Web Academy Manager

posted by P2RIC @ 11:15 AM

Mission

Create a network of businesses interested in sharing sustainable practices and recognize leading green businesses in Omaha.

Background

In support of the Green Omaha Coalition (GOC),  an alliance of organizations pursuing a common goal of a “Green Omaha,” the Green Business Council (GBC) will establish a collaborative network of businesses implementing sustainability programs to improve the environmental performance of their operations.

Focus

The GBC will engage interested businesses from all industries to improve the sustainability of their operations.  The GBC will address a wide variety of environmental programs, including but not limited to: procurement, resource efficiency (energy and water), waste reduction (solid and hazardous), climate change, and green building.

The GBC seeks to involve two business groups: (1) those already implementing sustainability programs and (2) those interested but lacking the resources to pursue and implement sustainable strategies.  Ultimately, the GBC will become a centralized resource for businesses to share, learn, and promote sustainable business practices.

Alliances

The GBC recognizes the importance of collaborating with existing organizations to more effectively and efficiently reach businesses to provide educational and networking opportunities. The following provides a preliminary list of strategic alliances the GBC will pursue:

  • Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce (GOCOC)
  • Neighborhood Business Associations
  • Flatwater Chapter, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
  • WasteCap of Nebraska (WasteCap)
  • Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
  • International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
Objectives

The GBC has identified four primary objectives to establish a coalescing network of sustainable businesses to share environmental best practices and assist emerging green businesses in identifying better environmental strategies through education and networking with other businesses. A detailed description of the objectives described below are including on the following pages.

Interested in joining or learning more about Green Business Council email: greenbusiness@greenomahacoalition.org

Green Business Council Brochure (PDF)

Figure 1 | Objectives of the Green Business Council

Short Term Long Term
Objective 1
Establish a Framework for Ongoing Leadership of the Green Business Council. 		Objective 2
Provide Networking and Education Opportunities to Businesses. 		Objective 3
Develop, Maintain, and Distribute a Green Business Directory. 		Objective 4
Establish an Awards Program to Recognize Green Businesses.
Establish a leadership team and organizational guidance to manage day-to-day functions of the GBC Collaborate with alliance organizations to provide networking and training opportunities to Omaha-area businesses.  Compile a directory of individuals responsible for managing sustainability programs for Omaha-area businesses. Establish a framework for recognizing businesses for exceptional environmental performance.