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Recertification Courses

Waste Prevention 101
Source reduction and recycling can reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the manufacturing stage, can increase forest carbon sequestration, and avoid landfill methane emissions. This webinar will discuss strategies and solutions to increase recycling and reduce waste production at the workplace to achieve environmental benefits.

Energy Conservation 101
Energy use is a part of every facility's daily routine, however, the generation and use of energy can affect the environment. During this webinar you will find out what you can do at your workplace to conserve energy. Other topics will include an overview of current legislation and executive orders relating to energy and specific examples of what certain facilities are doing to conserve energy.

Water Conservation 101
Water is Earth's most precious resource and it is important to conserve it. This webinar gives tips and information about what individuals can do to reduce their water consumption. Topics include collecting rain water, water efficient products, and the incorporation of new technologies.

Waste Prevention 202
Significant strides in greenhouse gas reductions can be made by applying waste reduction strategies, composting, and recycling. The environmental benefits of composting, the specific practices of a military base to reduce emissions, and other waste reduction practices will be discussed in this webinar.