INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Allison Transmission, Inc. has received a Pollution Prevention (P2) grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) for a project to eliminate the use of cyanide by installing a new metal plating process.
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IDEM, Marsh Pharmacies to Collect Unwanted Medicine
- Environment
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management - IDEM
- Indiana Poison Center
- Marsh
- Marsh Pharmacies
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- pharmaceutical disposal
- pharmaceuticals
- State
- Thomas Easterly
Residents encouraged to dispose of pharmaceuticals in a safe, environmentally friendly manner
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Many Hoosiers have a cabinet full of outdated or unwanted medication and are unsure how to dispose of them properly. On Saturday, October 25, Marsh Pharmacies around the state are providing local residents the opportunity to dispose of these medications in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner.
Full StoryIDEM, OED talk about Hoosiers Care Program at McDonald's Event
- Beech Grove
- Environment
- Government
- Hoosiers Care
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management - IDEM
- Indiana Office of Energy and Defense Development - OED
- McDonalds
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- State
- Thomas Easterly
BEECH GROVE, IN - Food, fun, and a positive environmental and safety message highlighted a family day at the newly reopened McDonald’s at 2230 S. Sherman Dr. in Beech Grove, Ind. on Saturday. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Indiana Office of Energy and Defense Development (OED) presented information to patrons, along with an animal rescue organization and other businesses. Local insurance provider Ingle Harris, III and Farmer’s Insurance Group fingerprinted children to provide parents with a security record.
Full StoryIDEM Boosts Recycling Efforts with PEP Grants
- Environment
- Government
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management - IDEM
- Indianapolis
- Marion County
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- PEP Grants
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- Thomas Easterly
Twenty-two solid waste management districts receive grants to enhance recycling education
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) awarded 22 Indiana solid waste management districts (SWMDs) public education and promotion (PEP) grants to educate students, teachers, citizens, communities, and businesses about source reduction and recycling programs.
Full StoryIDEM Commissioner Praises Five Hoosier Companies for Environmental Leadership
- Environment
- Government
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management - IDEM
- Indianapolis
- Marion County
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- State
- Thomas Easterly
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - After demonstrating long-term compliance with environmental laws and voluntarily agreeing to implement continuous improvements, five new members have been accepted into the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's (IDEM's) Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP).
Full StoryAnderson University Receives IDEM Grant for Campus Recycling Program
- Anderson
- Anderson Free Press
- Anderson University
- AU
- Environment
- Flagship Enterprise Center
- Government
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management - IDEM
- Local
- Local - Madison County
- News
- Thomas Easterly
ANDERSON, IN - Indiana Department of
Environmental Management (IDEM) commissioner Thomas Easterly presented
Anderson University a ceremonial check for $25,000 Friday, September 19, 2008, at the
Flagship Enterprise Center in Anderson.
Anderson University has committed to converting itself into a
more recycling-friendly campus. The funds will enable the purchase of
recycling trailers, bins and totes, in addition to a campaign to inform
students and faculty about the new recycling opportunities on campus.
Local college, business receive state's highest award for environmental excellence
- Allen County
- Government
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management - IDEM
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- Rieke Packaging Systems
- Rieth Village
- State
- Thomas Easterly
FORT WAYNE, IN - Representatives from Goshen College's Rieth Village of Wolf Lake, Ind. and Rieke Packaging Systems of Auburn, Ind. were honored with a Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence during the 11th annual Pollution Prevention Conference and Trade Show held at Primo's West in Plainfield today.
Full StoryAward Ceremony to Highlight Pollution Prevention Conference
- Environment
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management - IDEM
- Indiana Partners for Pollution Prevention
- Indianapolis
- Laura Pyzik
- Marion County
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- Richard Guimond
- State
- Thomas Easterly
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and Indiana Partners for Pollution Prevention will present their 11th annual conference focus on linking pollution prevention activities with lean business practices on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Primo’s Conference Center in Plainfield, Ind. Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence will be presented for operations demonstrating extraordinary environmental stewardship.
Full StoryIDEM cleans up 9,000 waste tires from woods of Rossville property
- Environment
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management - IDEM
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- State
- Thomas Easterly
Tires will be diverted for use in various applications
ROSSVILLE, Ind. ─ Large piles of discarded tires pose a dangerous risk to a community’s health, safety and environment. Thanks to efforts by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), 9,000 waste tires have been disposed of properly from a site in Rossville.
Full StoryIDEM grant helps USI teach students 3 Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle
- Environment
- Gregory Wagoner
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management - IDEM
- Muncie Free Press
- News
- recycling
- State
- Thomas Easterly
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Recycling is an activity for all ages at the University of Southern Indiana (USI), and as a recipient of an Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) 2007 grant, the school has successfully implemented an aggressive recycling program.
The new effort was implemented during the 2008 Spring semester, and the university has diverted approximately 20,000 pounds of recycled materials, such as aluminum cans, paper, and plastic bottles, from landfills.
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