EPA’s New Dental Rule and Compliance Assistance
In 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted a new regulation to reduce the amount of mercury being released into the environment. With dental offices continuing to be a primary...
View ArticleSTAR4D’s Work with Corroded Military Assets
The Iowa Waste Reduction Center’s Spray Technique Analysis and Research for Defense (STAR4D) program has gone through many transitions since its start in 2003. The program originally began as a means...
View ArticleBrightside Aleworks Becomes Green Brewery Certified
We are excited to congratulate Brightside Aleworks, out of Altoona, IA, as they join the ranks of Iowa Green Brewery Certification program. This past week, Brightside was awarded a silver-level...
View ArticleIWRC Receives U.S. EPA National Notable Achievement Award
We are honored to share that the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) is a recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Notable Achievement Award, the Team Awards.
View ArticleIGBC Program Gets Selected As 2019 Iowa Environmental Council “Pro H20” Honoree
The Iowa Waste Reduction Center’s Iowa Green Brewery Certification Program has been selected as a 2019 Iowa Environmental Council “Pro H20” honoree.
View ArticleTom Elsbernd and Keith Gerebics Awarded STAR4D Instructors of the Year
Tom Elsbernd and Keith Gerebics were awarded STAR4D Instructors of the Year this past Monday in recognition of their outstanding efforts and continued support for the STAR4Defense Training program at...
View ArticleWeekly Checklist for Inspecting Hazardous Waste Storage
If your facility or business generates any hazardous waste, it's important to conduct periodic inspections of the storage and storage areas. For Small and Large Quantity Generators of hazardous waste,...
View ArticleIowa Craft Brew Festival Recap
On Saturday, June 15th, we were excited to attend and be a sponsor at the Iowa Craft Brew Festival in downtown Des Moines. This year was the Iowa Brewers Guild’s 9th annual festival where craft...
View ArticleHazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals and Amendment to the Nicotine Listing - Final...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized its standards for managing hazardous waste (HW) pharmaceuticals. The goals of these standards are to create cost-saving, streamlined...
View ArticlePeace Tree Brewing Co. Earn Gold
We are excited to congratulate Peace Tree Brewing Co., out of Knoxville, IA, on joining the ranks of the Iowa Green Brewery Certification! This month, Peace Tree received a gold-level certification at...
View ArticleIowa DNR's New EASYAir System Coming Soon
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has created an online option for businesses to complete air quality construction and operating (Title V) permit applications, called Iowa EASY Air...
View ArticleState of the Center - January 2020
Bring on 2020! As we look back at the last year, one word keeps coming to mind…GROWTH. The IWRC has been and continues to be in growth mode. Our programs are growing, our staff is growing and I...
View ArticleBig Grove Goes Platinum
We are excited to congratulate Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, out of Iowa City, IA, for achieving the Iowa Green Brewery Certification's Platinum award! This month, Big Grove surpassed their...
View ArticleCOVID-19 : The Perspective from a UNI Student
Without question, COVID-19 is having an impact on every single one of us and life is going to look different on the other side. One very sad reality that has hit the IWRC during this pandemic is that...
View ArticleIowa Strategic Goals Program Webinars Scheduled for June
Join us for an Iowa Strategic Goals Program series of weekly webinars on June 11, 18 & 25, 2020!
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