Janice Kepka
University of Wisconsin, Environmental Resources Center
- 445 Henry Mall, Room 202
- Madison, Wisconsin
- United States
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Re: behavioral changes for sustainability at hospital setting
2008-05-08 09:42:04 UTC
The University of Wisconsin Extension Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center (SHWEC) has a couple of people working with hospitals in Wisconsin. This work focuses on reducing the pollution that is specific to the healthcare industry.
This web site has a brief description of the work and lists a contact person:
http://www4.uwm.edu/shwec/wh2e/index.cfm
Janice Kepka
Environmental Resources Center
University of Wisconsin
445 Henry Mall, Room 217
Madison, WI 53706
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Re: public events rule of thumb
2008-04-14 09:38:04 UTC
The Wisconsin Be Smart Coalition is a partnership of local communities, state agencies, non-profit and environmental organizations, and businesses dedicated to reducing waste and fostering sustainability in Wisconsin. They have good information for festival organizers at:
http://www.besmart.org/
There is some information regarding how much waste has been diverted from various festivals (case studies included) and a link to a report that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) has done. You may be able to find the data you are seeking either from this site, the coalition or the WI DNR.
Janice Kepka
Environmental Resources Center
University of Wisconsin
445 Henry Mall, Room 217
Madison, WI; 53706
608-263-4695 -
Re: Aquatic Nuisance Species
2008-02-26 14:51:04 UTC
You can find materials here:
http://www.uwex.edu/erc/invasives.html
Many of these publications were developed by or in partnership with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Janice Kepka -
Re: Best practice in water education
2008-01-18 11:47:42 UTC
An excellent web resource for peer reviewed water curricula is:
http://wateroutreach.uwex.edu/
There is a lot there. Be sure to dig through it.
Janice KepkaEnvironmental Resources Center
University of Wisconsin
445 Henry Mall, Room 217
Madison, WI 53706
608-263-4695 -
Re: seeking advice/info about Energy Audit Programs for non-profit organizations
2007-03-29 09:53:55 UTC
Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Initiative is a public/private partnership that has been in existence for several years now. You may want to check into this initiative. Use the information on their Contact page. Here is the web site: http://www.focusonenergy.com/
Cheers,
Janice Kepka
Environmental Resources Center
445 Henry Mall
Madison, WI -
Re: ridesharing
2007-01-09 14:24:24 UTC
This is not about ride sharing, but car-sharing. Just another option to consider. It is being used to reduce the number of persons driving to campus in Madison, Wisconsin. We already have a van rideshare program and a good public bus system as well as a healthy population of bike commuters. http://www.communitycar.com/ -
Re: Open Burning
2007-01-05 06:34:41 UTC
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency did a survey in 2005. You can find the report at: "http://www.pca.state.mn.us/oea/lc/byburn/MOEABurnBarrelReport.pdf" eudora="autourl">http://www.pca.state.mn.us/oea/lc/byburn/MOEABurnBarrelReport.pdf You can find educational resources at: "http://www.pca.state.mn.us/oea/reduce/burnbarrel.cfm" eudora="autourl">http://www.pca.state.mn.us/oea/reduce/burnbarrel.cfm
Janice Kepka
Environmental Resources Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1545 Observatory Drive Madison, WI 53706 -
Re: Engaging youth in environmental projects
2006-09-06 06:50:52 UTC
You'll find a list of links to excellent youth water education resources at: http://www.uwex.edu/erc/youth.html
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Re: Barriers to Biking-barriers research
2006-07-28 15:52:52 UTC
Madison, Wisconsin was recently rated Best Road Biking Town in America by Outside, August, 2006 and #1 City for Cycling (Population: 200,000-500,000) by Bicycling, March, 2006. We have a large community of bicycle commuters including myself. As a 20-year resident, it seems that the number of commuters has been growing as the city has invested in designated lanes, trails and bus racks. I would hope they have some good data to back up my anecdotal experience. I didn't find any data just out there on the Internet but can give you the name of a contact for the City of Madison: Arthur Ross City of Madison Pedestrian-Bicycle Coordinator 608-266-6225 [email protected]
Janice Kepka
Environmental Resources Center
University of Wisconsin
303 Hiram Smith Hall
1545 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
608-263-4695 -
Other views on use of plastic bags
2006-06-15 13:54:30 UTC
I have been told by a surprising number of people, that they actually prefer getting plastic shopping bags vs. paper ones. The two top reasons (in my informal survey) have been: 1.The people (usually older) like using them as a small-sized garbage bag. I assume this thinking is based on the fact that garbage bags are usually big and of course people fill them up so then they are too heavy to lift. I wonder if some of the rationale is also that the bags are free whereas you have to pay for your trash bags. More faulty logic created by the hidden costs of modern society. 2.I've also heard older people mention that the plastic shopping bags make it convenient to carry heavy items (1 or 2 items per bag, thus increasing the number of bags used by even one person!)
Janice Kepka
UW-Madison Environmental Resources Center Farm and Home Environmental Management Programs
Room 303 Hiram Smith Hall 1545 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
608/263-4695
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