Sustaining (Outdoor) Grounds (6 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

If you are responsible for, or interested in, finding ways to be more sustainable, to prevent pollution, to reduce unnecessary adverse impacts, and the following topics are not already integrated into your organization’s practices, this event could be very useful for you.

JOIN US REMOTELY on May 6, from 3:00 – 4:30, as we discuss how to protect your facility and the environment in which it exists. We will talk about:

HOW TO BE SAFE FROM WILDFIRES. Michele Steinberg, Wildfire Prevention Specialist, National Fire Protection Association, one of the nation’s leading experts on this topic, will tell you how to prepare your surroundings in order to reduce the danger of wildfire. This was once a topic for certain areas but it is now knowledge that needs to be more widely held and used.

SWITCHING FROM FOSSIL FUELS IN LAWN CARE. George Carrette, of Eco-Quiet Lawn Care and a member of the American Green Zone Alliance, is a pioneer of electrical lawn care, which has many environmental and health advantages over gas, but which takes some understanding of the approach for it to be practical and to pay off. George’s business has been growing steadily because he knows how to do that and will explain some of the basics you need to know.

The speakers will take questions and there will also be time for open discussion of other topics related to sustaining the grounds surrounding facilities.

This event has been organized by the P2 Professionals Workgroup of the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable, with the help of students at Boston University, for companies and institutions - any organization with grounds to take care of, and interested in having a positive impact on the world around them.

For further information please email rreibste@bu.edu.

Environmental Sustainability & Circular Economy in Kentucky's Automotive Industry (8 May 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join KPPC and the University of Kentucky’s Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing (ISM) for a free webinar focused on practical, no‑cost resources to help the automotive industry strengthen environmental sustainability efforts.

This session will explore how manufacturers can reduce energy and water use, minimize waste, and engage more deeply in the circular economy to boost efficiency and competitiveness.

You’ll learn how to:
• Track and benchmark energy, water, and waste in manufacturing operations
• Identify practical energy and water efficiency opportunities
• Apply sustainable value stream mapping and water balance approaches
• Understand circular economy and how manufacturers can benefit from it

Featured Presenters:
• Mark Toda, Sr. Sustainability Engineer, KPPC
• Dr. I.S. Jawahir, Director, Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing, University of Kentucky

While the content is tailored to the automotive sector, all manufacturers are encouraged to attend — especially owners, operations leaders, maintenance managers, and sustainability professionals looking to improve environmental performance without compromising quality.

Register At:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11433561-e799-48c2-bc73-2e6d77726e48@dd246e4a-5434-4e15-8ae3-91ad9797b209

National Pollution Prevention Roundtable upcoming events

Sustaining (Outdoor) Grounds (6 May 2026)

Environmental Sustainability & Circular Economy in Kentucky's Automotive Industry (8 May 2026)