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National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security Meeting

05.22.12

National Strategy MeetingJoin Us Thursday May 24, 2012 for the National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security Meeting

On behalf of the Cross-Sector Supply Chain Workgroup:

With the release of the President’s National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security (the Strategy) in January 2012, the Department of Homeland Security and the Cross-Sector Supply Chain Workgroup (CSSCWG) are reaching out to state and local governments, and industry, on a regional level to conduct meetings to discuss the Strategy and a path forward for its implementation.  These outreach meetings seek to bring together parties to gather thoughts, comments, and concerns on how best to implement the Strategy.

Specifically, we hope to gain input on the following:

Waste to Profit Teams Up with OSHA Grant

09.12.11

by Mary Hallock

imec_waste_to_profit_logoFor our most recent Rockford area Waste-to-Profit meeting we combined the areas of safety and environmental compliance into one program.   We presented the Chemical Safety Workshop material and  added some material that focused on hazardous waste recycling and pollution prevention.

The more I worked on my material and tied it into the Chemical Safety Workshop material, the more I realized how the sustainable aspect of handling chemicals goes hand in hand with the safety aspect.  If we minimize exposure to our employees, then we minimize exposure to the environment.

Alliance Will Help Chicago Area Manufacturers Improve Environmental Practices

03.10.11

IMEC and the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Combining Forces to Drive Sustainability

IMEC_Sustainability_ISTCHelping Chicago area manufacturers reduce the impacts of their operations on the environment and improve profits is the aim of a newly created strategic alliance between the Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center (IMEC) and the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC).

Under the agreement, the two non-profit business assistance organizations will jointly conduct in-depth assessments of manufacturing production processes, and deliver training and technical support to help companies prevent pollution, divert solid waste from landfills, and increase energy efficiency.  The collaboration will also focus on providing manufacturers with information on waste-reducing technologies and sustainable management practices.