Northwest P2 Events Calendar

May 15-17, 2012
REGISTER NOW: WSPPN Training and Conference in Sacramento (Sacramento, CA)

The Western Sustainability and Pollution Prevention Network (WSPPN) and The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2012 Used Oil + HHW + WSPPN Training and Conference, May 15-17, 2012 at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento. The theme for the joint conference is: "Come Together -- New Partnerships, New Strategies for a Healthier Environment." This conference brings together federal, state and local agencies; nonprofit organizations; and businesses to share information and attend technical training concerning pollution prevention, resource conservation and the appropriate management of used oil, household hazardous waste, and other toxins
wsppn.org/conference/2012-conference/

May 17 - 19, 2012
Sustainable Cosmetics Summit (New York, NY)

For the third successive year, Organic Monitor is hosting the North American edition of its Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in New York City. Taking place at the Intercontinental New York Barclay on 17-19 May 2012, focal themes of this seventh edition are green formulations, marketing & distribution and sustainable packaging.
www.sustainablecosmeticssummit.com/

June 8, 2012
Climate Solutions 4th Annual Breakfast (Seattle, WA)

We hope you can join us for our 4th Annual Breakfast at the Westin Seattle with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson as our keynote. Our inaugural fundraiser in 2009 featured author, educator and environmentalist Bill McKibben. Our 2010 keynote was former Obama Administration official and green jobs visionary Van Jones. Our 2011 event featured Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Chairman of Microsoft, and his thoughts on addressing climate change and clean-energy innovation. Last year's Breakfast was attended by over 1200 people from business, environmental, social justice, public sector and elected office. All of these events were tremendous successes.
climates.ejoinme.org/?tabid=347837

June 13, 2012
Sustainable Industries Economic Forum (Portland, OR)

The Sustainable Industries Economic Forums are annual, high-profile business events held in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and other U.S. cities. The forum features inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops and high-powered networking. Now in its 8th year, the event series has featured luminary speakers Cameron Sinclair, Paul Hawken, Ray Anderson, Arianna Huffington, Alex Bogusky governors, mayors, leading economists, and dozens of Sustainable Industries most innovative CEOs. The event's mission is to re-inspire the inspired, connect sustainable business thought leaders, and help get business done.
sustainableindustries.com/events/economic-forums/sustainable-industries-economic-forum-1

June 13 - 14, 2012
Sustainable Industries Economic Forum: Portland, Seattle (Portland, OR/Seattle, WA)

Join keynote speaker Van Jones and sustainable business leaders from dozens of innovative companies for an interactive presentation and conversation on The Access Economy and how it affects you and your business, followed by high-impact networking.
sustainableindustries.com/events/economic-forums

June 15, 2012
SYMPOSIUM: Green Chemistry, Safer Alternatives and Work (Portland, OR)

To share the economic and health case for reducing toxic materials in the workplace. Current global and Oregon policies addressing and impacting use of toxic materials in the workplace will be briefly summarized. Diverse workplaces will share success stories and lessons learned in moving towards safer alternatives.
www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/croet/outreach/green-chemistry-symposium.cfm

June 25 - 28, 2012
2012 Northwest Hazardous Materials Management Conference (Spokane, WA)

Please join us for the 2012 Northwest Hazardous Materials Management Conference in Spokane, WA. This year's conference is hosted in the historic Davenport Hotel, one of the premier attractions of the Pacific Northwest. While at the conference, learn about the latest developments in facility operations, safety, producer responsibility, regulations and (new this year) professional development. The conference will provide training, such as the HAZOPWER 8-hr refresher, technical sessions and facility tours. While you are in Spokane, enjoy the local access to nature, some of the best golf courses in the country and Spokane's downtown fine eateries, wineries and retail district.
m360.nahmma.org/event.aspx?eventID=49101

September 5 - 7, 2012
Green Sports Alliance Summit (Seattle, WA)

The Green Sports Alliance Summit is a three day executive summit designed for leaders from the sports community. The summit uses a mix of stories, case studies, lectures, panels, breakout groups, and site visits to introduce the participants to a range of thinking and best practices around sustainability that produce bottom line benefits while demonstrating responsible corporate and community citizenship. The quest for sustainability in our commerce and communities is no longer a fad, but an imperative. There is mounting evidence to demonstrate that environmental stewardship is smart business and that it has a strong and growing following. Teams and venues are saving money, improving their environmental performance and gaining new sponsors and community partners. Facility managers, sports team leadership and marketing and sponsorship directors will find relevant and inspiring content at the summit.
greensportssummit.org/

September 5 - 7, 2012
Green Sports Alliance Summit (Seattle, WA)

The Green Sports Alliance Summit is a three day executive summit designed for leaders from the sports community. The summit uses a mix of stories, case studies, lectures, panels, breakout groups, and site visits to introduce the participants to a range of thinking and best practices around sustainability that produce bottom line benefits while demonstrating responsible corporate and community citizenship. The quest for sustainability in our commerce and communities is no longer a fad, but an imperative. There is mounting evidence to demonstrate that environmental stewardship is smart business and that it has a strong and growing following. Teams and venues are saving money, improving their environmental performance and gaining new sponsors and community partners. Facility managers, sports team leadership and marketing and sponsorship directors will find relevant and inspiring content at the summit.
www.greensportssummit.org/

Want to submit a calendar item? Send an email to jstumpf@pprc.org.