2001 Annual Conference
February 27 – March 2, 2001
Chicago, Illinois
Hyatt Regency Chicago on the Riverwalk
Expanding Our Reach:
P2 Tools and Technology for a Greener Globe
The NPPR
Spring 2001 Conference, being held in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, will
focus on the latest in pollution prevention (P2) policy, regulatory and
technical assistance initiatives.
Plenary sessions will feature lawmakers and other high-ranking officials
who will talk about ways P2 can be included into federal, state, and local
policy. Several new cutting edge
sessions that began at previous Spring Conferences will be enhanced to
further highlight P2. The very
popular sustainable development, healthcare P2 and technical sessions will be
expanded to accommodate the high level of interest in these areas. Innovative programs will be showcased in
numerous other topical sessions including Information Tools and Networks,
Local Government, Small Business, Regulatory Integration and Education,
Training & Learning.
Take advantage of this opportunity to network with
P2 experts from across the country and around the world!
General Information:
Deadline for
Hotel Reservations – January 26, 2001
The Hyatt
Regency Chicago Hotel on the Riverwalk is offering a special rate of $125.00
for single or double occupancy (plus
approximately 14.9% tax per night).
Please make your reservations by January 26, 2001 to receive the
special rate. Mention the National Pollution
Prevention Roundtable when calling the Hyatt Regency Reservations line at
1-800-233-1234 or the Hyatt Regency Chicago directly at 312-565-1234. The hotel's address is 151 East Wacker
Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.
The Hyatt
Regency Chicago on the Riverwalk is a recently renovated hotel in Chicago’s prime downtown area on
the Magnificent Mile, near Lake Michigan.
The hotel is within easy walking distance of premier shopping,
restaurants, theaters and cultural attractions. The
hotel is a full service hotel with several restaurants and eateries. For more information, check out their
website at www.hyatt.com/usa/chicago/hotels/hotel_chirc.html.
Weather
Weather at
the end of February and early March in Chicago is quite cold. Generally, average highs are between 38 –
50 degrees Fahrenheit, and lows from 15 – 31 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a good idea to bring warm outerwear
as it may get very cold in the evenings.
Also, be sure to bring appropriate winter weather clothing. Chicago has been known to have snow and
other winter precipitation during late February/early March (average rainfall
is 2 – 2.5 inches, average snowfall 7.5 inches), and there may be some
outdoor travel involved with attending off-site events.
Travel
Reimbursement
A limited
amount of need-based funding is available to cover partial costs of travel,
lodging and meals on a reimbursement basis.
For more information, contact Michele Russo at the Roundtable office
at michelerusso@compuserve.com.
Registration
Fee
The
registration fee includes conference materials, proceedings, three
Continental breakfasts and two lunches. Registration fees are listed on the
Registration Form. Please note that special early rates increase after
December 1, 2000 and again after January 26, so be sure to get your
registration forms in early.
Membership
fees
You must be
a member of the National Roundtable to receive the membership rate. Membership allows one person from an
organization or program a discounted rate.
Anyone else from the program must become an associate member in order
to qualify for the discounted registration fee. If you are interested in becoming a member, you can send your
membership dues along with this registration form at the applicable fees
listed.
Cancellations
You
registration form indicates a commitment to pay registration. To receive a refund, cancellations must be
received in writing and in the Roundtable office no later than February 5,
2001. For cancellations received
prior to this date, a full refund minus a $10 processing fee, will be
returned. No refunds will be
available for any requests received after this date. Mail or fax cancellations to the
Roundtable.
Questions?
Please call
the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable if you have questions regarding
the conference. Office hours are 9:00
- 5:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.
National
Pollution Prevention Roundtable
11 Dupont
Circle, NW, Suite 201
Washington,
D.C. 20036
(202)
466-P2P2 phone
(202)
466-7964 fax
http://www.p2.org/
Information
and Computer Display Room
Space will
be available for state, local and tribal programs to display information and
resources. Since space will be limited,
you must contact the Roundtable office to reserve space by January 26,
2001. Table space is complimentary
for NPPR member organizations. Please
indicate amount of table space needed (1/4 or 1/2). Please note that table space is not intended to replace
demonstration booths not is it intended for table-top demonstrations. If you require electricity or would like a
booth space, please contact the Roundtable at (202) 466-P2P2, via email at
michelerusso@compuserve.com or check out the NPPR website at www.p2.org for
information on how to register for space.
Use discretion when deciding what to bring and make arrangements to
take remaining information home.
Additionally,
there will be space to demonstrate the latest computer technology throughout
the Conference. If you have an
on-line bulletin board or website accessing P2 information that you would
like to demonstrate, contact the Roundtable office by January 26 to reserve
demonstration time.
Call for Speakers
If you are interested in giving a presentation at
the Roundtable’s 2001 Annual Spring Conference in Chicago, Illinois on any of
the following topics, please submit no more than TWO PAGES describing your
proposed topic, indicating at the top of the page which track your
presentation/ paper corresponds to.
Please be sure to include your name, organization, address, phone
number, fax number and email address on the proposal. The proposal should include a narrative or
an outline of your proposed presentation as well as a brief biography indicating
your experience in the pollution prevention field.
Proposed presentation descriptions are due on
December 1, 2000. You will be
notified by January 12, 2001 about your status as a speaker for the Spring
Conference. Notifications will be
sent electronically whenever possible, and a confirmation will be sent upon
receipt of your proposal. If you do
not receive a confirmation 5 business days after submission, please contact
the Roundtable.
Proposals will not be considered if they are missing
the biography.
Send proposed papers and early registration forms
to:
NPPR,
11 Dupont Circle, NW Suite 201
Washington,
D.C. 20036.
Phone (202) 466-P2P2 Fax (202) 466-7964
Or you can e-mail your proposal to Michele Russo at
michelerusso@compuserve.com.
Topics:
Facility
Planning
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Environmental Policy for Facilities -- Objectives and Targets
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Future of Planning Programs
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Examples of Mandatory and Voluntary Planning Programs (Advantages/
Disadvantages and Successes)
Policy
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P2 Legislative Initiatives
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Federal, State, and Local P2 Policies that Help Implement P2/Cleaner
Production or Sustainable Development Programs
Evaluation
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New Metrics for Measuring P2 at the Facility, Community, State and Regional Levels
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New Environmental Indicators of Progress to Replace Traditional Agency Bean
Counting
Regulatory
Integration
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Projects that Integrate P2 into Mainstream Regulatory Functions, such as
Field Inspections, Compliance Assurance, Permit Writing, Rule Development
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Projects that Integrate P2 into Regulatory Innovation Programs
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Training Activities Designed to Increase P2 Awareness Among Regulatory Staff
and Its Role in Meeting Agency Environmental Objectives
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Efforts to Integrate P2 into Agency Strategic Planning Processes, Quality
Improvement Programs, or Performance Measures
ISO
14000/Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
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State and Local Government ISO 14000/EMS Activities
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P2 and ISO 14000/ EMS
Environmentally
Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
-
How to Evaluate Environmental Product Attribute Claims
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Greening the Supply Chain
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Getting Organizational Buy-In for EPP Programs
-
Finding EPP Products/Bringing EPPs to Market
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Comparative Costs/Environmental Accounting
- Inaccurate/Inadequate
MSDSs and Environmental Information
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Working with EPP Vendors
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E-Commerce Opportunities to Promote EPP
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Establishing EPP Performance Indicators
Education,
Training & Learning
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Unusual or Innovative Training Methodologies to Encourage P2 (i.e.,
Affirmative Procurement, Source Reduction, etc.) in Industry and/or Community
-
P2 in the Classroom: Educating K-12
Schools, Colleges and in the Workplace
Information Technology
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Web Marketing
-
P2 Information Tools and Technology
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New Projects in P2 Information
Local Government
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Getting and Keeping Local Government P2 Program Funding
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Developing and Maintaining Local Government P2 Partnerships
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Establishing and Sustaining Political Support for Local Government P2
Programs
-
Successful Local Government P2 Program Models
Research & Technical Papers
- Descriptions of P2 Technology Diffusion Programs
(including activities these programs have implemented that succeed in
actually fostering the adoption of P2 technologies by companies, how the
success rate in technology adoption is tracked, how these diffusion programs
are organized, etc.)
- P2 Template Case Studies (including descriptions
of applications of the P2 Template benefits how the P2 Template integrates
with other state and federal environmental technology assessment and
verification activities, and lessons learned)
- Innovative P2 Technologies
- P2 Technologies for the Automotive Supply
Chain (including automotive fabrication, automotive assembly, automotive
parts and products manufacture, refinishing and auto body repair shops)
- P2 Technologies for PBT Chemicals (e.g.,
Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Dioxin, Pesticides, etc.)
Small
Business
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Building Linkages Between Government, SBDCs, SBAPs, and TAPs
- Conducting
Technical Assistance Site Visits
- Small Business Assistance Initiatives/ Proposals
Sustainability
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Corporate Sustainability
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Community Sustainability
-
Government Initiatives in Sustainability
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Smart Growth
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Green Buildings and Architecture
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Natural Capitalism
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Sustainable Consumption
Pollution Prevention (P2) and Energy Efficiency (E2)
- Innovative Environmental Projects Incorporating an
E2/P2 Approach
- Initiatives or Policies that Lead to Sustainable
E2/P2 Practices
- Pollution Prevention in Energy Production
- Green Energy: Marketing P2 in Energy Services
Residential/ Household P2
‑ Promoting P2 Locally
‑ P2 in and Around the Home
‑ Yard Care & Landscaping -‑
Challenges to P2 Implementation
Healthcare P2
- Hospital and Institutional P2
- P2 and Mercury Reduction
- Dental P2
Labor and P2
-
Experiences of Labor Unions with P2 in the Workplace
- Innovative
Methodologies Using P2 and Occupational Safety to Increase the Effectiveness
of Environmental Health
Other Topics:
- Sustainable Agriculture
- P2 Advocacy
- International Partnerships & Programs
- P2 and the Press
- Ecosystem Management
- Voluntary Programs
- Industrial P2 Initiatives
- Non-Governmental Organizations’ P2 Initiatives
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