From the source [Vol. 13, no. 2 (Summer 2004)]

source from the

Summer 2004

Vol. 13, No. 2

A publication of the Georgia Pollution Prevention Assistance Division

EPA, EPD join P2AD to recognize state's environmental leaders

by Tracy Paden, Cookerly Public Relations

T hree agencies with missions to protect the environment joined forces April 16 by signing a memorandum of agreement that aligns their efforts to recognize and reward environmental leadership.
Dr. Carol Couch, director of the Environmental

Stan Meiburg, EPA deputy regional administrator; Bob Donaghue, P2AD director; and Carol Couch, EPD director, sign a memorandum of agreement between the agencies.

Protection Division (EPD), Bob Donaghue, director of

One of the first opportunities for the agencies to

the Pollution Prevention Assistance Division (P2AD)

work together comes with the launch of P2AD's Part-

and Stan Meiburg, deputy regional administrator of the nership Program, which has a similar structure and

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), signed a goals to EPA's National Environmental Performance

formal commitment pledging to work together to

Track program. P2AD's Partnership Program is a

increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the agencies' voluntary initiative open to any organization that oper-

programs.

See Memorandum, page 4

AgP2 finds EMS a valuable tool for poultry growers

by Thomas Bass and Mark Risse, Georgia Agricultural Pollution Prevention Program, UGA-CES, and P2AD

Georgia's poultry industry represents the strongest animal commodity in the state. Urban encroach-

development and use of farm scale environmental management systems (EMS) on poultry farms.

ment, recent regulatory changes and environmental

The EMS team worked closely with a variety of

awareness have necessitated changes in the industry. In growers, ranging from small-flock, part-time farms to

general, the need for farmers to engage in and docu-

large, diversified operations with other major crop and

ment best management practices and stewardship

livestock production. Volunteer growers from north and

efforts is higher than ever.

south Georgia attended an EMS orientation that intro-

As part of a national project, agricultural pollution duced recognized standards such as ISO 14001.

prevention specialists with UGA and P2AD studied the

See AgP2, page 8

inside Director's Column ..........2 DoD Partnership ......... 4 Cell Phone Recycling........6 New Staff .......................3 EarthCraft House ........ 5 Calendar ...................... 10

source from the A publication of the Georgia Pollution Prevention Assistance Division
From the Source is a quarterly publication of the Pollution Prevention Assistance Division (P2AD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
P2AD provides free, confidential, technical assistance in the areas of pollution prevention, resource conservation, waste reduction, byproduct reuse, and recycling. Our clients include manufacturers, commercial businesses, institutions, military and government facilities, agricultural operations, consultants, and the citizens of Georgia.
Please contact us with address corrections, inquiries, and opinions. Articles in From the Source may be reprinted with permission from P2AD. Limited paper copies of this publication are available upon request, and the full version of this edition, as well as back issues, are available online at www.p2ad.org.
Editor: Suzanne Burnes Technical Reviewers: Chuck Boelkins, Bob Donaghue, Susan Hooper, and Iva Walls.
More Info 404-651-5120 800-685-2443 (outside Atlanta) info@p2ad.org.
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Director's column

by Bob Donaghue

I would first like to express my appreciation to our former

I view

director, Bob Kerr. He has been a environ-

great conservationist, a great men- mental

tor, and a great friend over the past problems

13 years. I would not have this

from a multidimensional systems

opportunity today were it not for

standpoint. Eugene and Howard

his guidance and wisdom. I am

Odum's ecosystems approach has

grateful to him for that and for the been the foundation of my profes-

chance to work beside him for more sional development. I have applied

than a decade at P2AD.

their ecosystems research to real

I am also honored and privi-

world problems in Florida and have

leged to work with the most tal-

tried to integrate it into my work at

ented and motivated environmental PAD. I will continue this approach

stewards within state government. as PAD director and as the leader

They are natural bridge-builders.

of DNR's strategic planning team.

They are the "special forces" within

My focus as director will be on

DNR. Pulling stakeholders together expanding P2AD's non-regulatory

and helping them arrive at cost-

programs to complement the

effective, results-oriented solutions regulatory programs at EPD, other

in a non-regulatory environment is DNR divisions, and EPA. This

their forte.

coordinated, holistic approach to

My environ-

environmental

mental career has spanned more than 30 years and has centered on environmental

"PAD will continue to work with all sectors to showcase Georgia as a leader in sustainability."

management is needed as demands on our natural resources increase. We have

policy develop-

already begun this

ment, regional environmental

process with the signing of the

planning, environmental restoration memorandum of agreement be-

of hazardous waste sites, ecological tween EPA, EPD, and P2AD.

restoration of damaged water

P2AD will also support incen-

bodies, and furthering environmen- tives for superior environmental

tally sustainable business practices. performance and leadership, and

Throughout my career, I have been will work to build a greater environ-

at the front lines of the environ-

mental consciousness in the public.

mental battle in high growth areas Our new P2AD Partnership

of the southeast, including south Florida and Atlanta.

See Director, page 3

From the Source

P2AD welcomes new staff

PJ Newcomb PJ Newcomb joined our team
in May as a pollution prevention engineer. Before coming to P2AD, PJ spent 2 years as a research engineer at Georgia Tech in the Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing program.
He helped coordinate and conduct research into tools and methods to help manufacturers cascade their corporate environmental visions down to actions on the shop floor. While at Georgia Tech, PJ also participated in energy efficiency assessments through the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Assessment Centers program.
Before going to Georgia Tech (and a brief stint as a software developer), PJ spent almost five years at the Saturn Corp. in Spring Hill, Tennessee. While there, he held the positions of packaging engineer and supplier quality engineer in Saturn Service Parts Operations (SSPO).
PJ also served on Saturn's plant-wide Waste Management Administration Team as SSPO's representative, coordinated various recycling programs, and initiated and helped implement SSPO's ISO 14001 certification.

PJ earned bachelor's (1993) and master's (2001) degrees in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech. His master's thesis was titled, "Implications of Modularity on Product Design for the Life Cycle."
PJ also has interests in industrial and organizational psychology and environmental public policy and took several courses in each area throughout his time at Georgia Tech.
Adrienne Thorpe Adrienne Thorpe first came to
P2AD as an intern in 2003 working on sustainable building projects. She worked on a LEEDTM certification for the Hike Inn (a stateowned facility) as well as other sustainable building projects.
Adrienne holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University. After earning her degree, Adrienne was hired as a full time pollution prevention engineer in May.
She recently assisted with recycling and other environmental efforts for the 2004 G8 Summit, working onsite at the International Media Center in Savannah. She will be working on several water efficiency projects at P2AD.

Director, from page 2
P2AD to focus on sustainable practices
Program will be central to our technical assistance efforts as we begin to focus our limited resources on businesses and organizations that are interested in becoming more environmentally sustainable. Under my leadership, PAD will continue to work with all sectors to showcase Georgia as a leader in sustainability.
We will work to foster a strong, environmentally sustainable business sector. We will strive to broaden our state's economic base by attracting businesses that are good for the economy and our natural resources. PAD will work closely with DNR and our state's economic development interests to establish a thriving economy grounded on the three legs of sustainability: environment, economics, and people.
P2AD is excited about what the future holds for this organization, and the chance to help Georgians prepare for a sustainable future.

Summer 2004

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Military meets to talk sustainability

P2AD and Georgia DoD meet to share information

by Bill Vondersmith, Pollution Prevention Engineer

Officials from 11 of Georgia's military bases, EPA Region 4,

issues for the state's installations. They also discussed environmental

P2AD, and the Southeast Installation legislation at the state level and new

Management Agency met in April at regulations that will impact all DoD

Warner Robins Air Force Base for facilities.

the spring meeting of the P2AD/

DoD Sustainable Installations

Case Studies

Partnership.

The meeting also included case

Guest speaker Dr. Carol Couch, studies on water conservation, water

director of Georgia's Environmen- efficiency training, and waste

tal Protection Division, spoke to the reduction in a painting operation.

group on sustainability issues faced Ft. Gordon's Bryan Foley shared the

by the state's installations.

current results of a water conserva-

Growing up in Georgia the

tion project on which the installa-

daughter of a career military man, tion partnered with P2AD. The

Dr. Couch said she was well aware project involved water conservation

of the importance of sustainability in the base's barracks, dining facili-

to military bases, both in regard to ties, family housing, and heating and

mission and the environment. She cooling plants.

said she viewed the land occupied

by DoD installations as not only an

economic asset to the state, but also

an ecological one.

Another guest speaker, Air

Force Capt. Kimberly Arnao up-

dated attendees on changes to

storm water permitting related to

new construction at installations

contiguous to DoD facilities.

The interior of one of theWWII-era warehouses to be deconstructed at Ft. Gordon.

Installation Updates Each installation gave a short
presentation on key environmental issues affecting mission support, including hazardous and solid waste reduction, recycling, and resource conservation.
The services' regional environmental coordinators spoke about significant emerging environmental

Judy Adler, P2AD pollution prevention engineer, spoke about an upcoming water efficiency training class for federal and state agencies. The class will provide guidance on how to develop a water conservation program, reduce costs and provide leadership to encourage others to conserve water.
See DoD, page 5

Page 4

Memorandum, from page 1
Partnering brings added recognition and incentives
ates in Georgia, and includes four Partnership levels to fit the goals and efforts of various organizations interested in reducing pollution and saving money.
At the higher levels of Partnership, P2AD's program aligns with EPA's National Environmental Performance Track program, which recognizes top environmental performance among participating facilities across the country.
P2AD and EPA have already streamlined the application process for companies interested in participating in both programs, and plan to establish a simultaneous application process in the future.
"The purpose of this partnership is to create an encouraging and hassle-free atmosphere for organizations to join both P2AD's Partnership Program and the National Environmental Performance Track program," said Bob Donaghue, director of P2AD.
"By working with EPA and EPD, we are also able to provide greater incentives and recognition for the businesses that have shown a commitment to protecting Georgia's environment."
More Info
www.p2ad.org/ppl.html
From the Source

DoD, from page 4
DoD plans project to deconstruct 60-yearold warehouses
Lockheed Martin's Les Hicks and this author presented a case study on reducing paint and solvent use in painting C-130J aircraft. Through specialized training, equipment upgrades, and procedural changes, paint use was reduced by 27% and hazardous waste by 19%, yielding a 30% savings in material costs.
Steve Willard, Ft. Gordon's Environmental Division Chief; Ed Engbert, U.S. Army Environmental Center; and Teresa Shiflett, P2AD sustainable building specialist, unveiled a plan to deconstruct several WWII-era buildings at Ft. Gordon.
Deconstructing the buildings and recycling and reusing the materials will give new life to old timbers, conserve resources, and reduce the amount of material destined for the landfill.
The meeting concluded with an overview of the P2AD Partnership Program and a presentation by Linda Larson on Warner Robins' new compost facility.
The U.S. Army Environmental Center's Southern Regional Office co-chaired the event with P2AD. P2AD thanks all who participated in the meeting, especially the host, Warner Robins AFB.
More Info
www.p2ad.org/dod
Summer 2004

EarthCraft House expands statewide

by Jim Hackler, EarthCraft House Program Director, Southface Energy Institute
EarthCraft homes are popping up in Pine Mountain, Macon, Richmond Hill, and Fargo. With support from PAD, the EarthCraft House program is moving beyond Atlanta to give Georgians across the state an opportunity to buy an environmentally responsible home.
The program of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface Energy Institute is one of the most comprehensive and fastest growing green building programs in the country. More than 1,500 homes have been certified EarthCraft House.
Three of those homes have been built at Longleaf at Callaway, the first development outside of Atlanta to feature EarthCraft homes. Another 31 EarthCraft homes are under construction, with 100 more planned for the unique development near Columbus. The project in Pine Mountain is a showcase for waste reduction techniques such as onsite grinding of construction waste and water conserving landscapes.
In Macon, Winslow Homes has certified five EarthCraft homes that also qualified under the Energy Star program and the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America initiative. Ron Conners, Winslow Homes' builder, describes the small (1,490 to 1,625 square feet) homes priced from $129,000 to $156,000, as "mini-mansions for the masses."
Conners estimates it costs from

EarthCraft houses, such as this one built at Longleaf at Callaway, include features that can save their owners up to 50 percent on energy costs.
three to five percent more to upgrade the homes to EarthCraft House and Energy Star standards, but he said the homeowners save from 30 to 50 percent on their energy costs.
Other EarthCraft House projects include 17 planned by Coastal Living Homes in Richmond Hill and the new Department of Natural Resources administration building in Fargo. The 1,800 squarefoot building originally served as a show house at the Atlanta Home Show. When complete, it will be one of the most energy efficient EarthCraft homes in the state. A majority of the building's energy needs will come from a bank of 40 solar panels on its roof.
More Info
www.southface.org www.energystar.gov

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Reuse programs provide second lives for our obsolete small electronics
How many old cell phones do you have lying around?

Compiled by Susan Hooper, Pollution Prevention Specialist
The U.S. EPA reports that mobile phones will be discarded at a rate of 130 million per year by 2005, resulting in 65,000 tons of waste. The groups below represent just a few of the many options now available to reuse or safely recycle unwanted cell phones.
Collective Good Collective Good accepts mobile phones, pagers, and handheld computers. The company attempts to recycle and put donated phones back into use in the developing world. Collective Good recycles the phones, batteries, chargers, accessories, boxes and donation forms. Phones that cannot be reused will be recycled for their metals and plastics in accordance with federal and local environmental standards.

The Wireless Foundation A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA), The Wireless Foundation coordinates these national programs: Donate A Phone recycles used wireless phones to raise funds for a variety of charities. Most phones are resold and the rest are recycled in accordance with all applicable U.S. environmental regulations. Donate A Phone Call

To Protect collects wireless phones to benefit victims of domestic violence. Through ClassLink, Nokia and CTIA member companies donate wireless phones and airtime to public schools.
Recycle for Breast Cancer This organization collects empty toner and inkjet cartridges, used cell phones, pagers, PDAs, cameras and other items. For every item recycled through this program, a donation is made to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate.
More Info
www.collectivegood.com www.recycleforbreastcancer.com www.donateaphone.com

GRC goes back-to-school in Athens

by Susan Hooper, Pollution Prevention Specialist
The Georgia Recycling Coalition (GRC) held its semi-annual membership and training meeting in March at the Foundry Park Inn and Spa in Athens.
Participants were offered tours of the University of Georgia's Bioconversion Center, the Eaton Corp. Supercharger Plant, and the Athens-Clarke County Recovered Materials Processing Facility.
The first full day of sessions included training on how to input information into the Earth's 911 online database, a legislative update, and a markets panel (plastic, paper, glass and metal). The afternoon was devoted to roundtable sessions ranging from computer recycling to composting programs.
During the membership meeting, the attendees were brought up-to-date on events since the group's fall conference, including:

America Recycles Day 2003 Georgia hosted more than 75 events. Karin Zarin and Keep Sandy Springs/North Fulton Beautiful received a national prize of $5,000, and Judy Bowles and Keep Albany/Dougherty Beautiful won a national prize of $2,500. GRC newsletter An electronic version is now available on GRC's website (address below). A new search mechanism now allows listserv members password-protected access to the archive of past postings.
GRC's 13th Annual Conference, Trade Show and Membership Meeting will be held Sept. 12-15 at Tybee Island.
More Info
www.georgiarecycles.org

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From the Source

Creating a sustainable office: Gathering information

The first in a series on starting an office environmental program

by Susan Hooper, Pollution Prevention Specialist
Information gathering is one of the most crucial steps in the development of any environmental program... be it a new recycling effort or an energy conservation plan.
Before you begin planning a course of action, you first need to answer some general questions, such as:
What is already being done? What has been done in the past? What obstacles might arise? What support exists?
Depending on your particular project, there are also specific pieces of information you will need to gather. (See sidebar at right for some examples.)
Who Collects the Information? Information gathering can be
the task of one person, or it can be divided among the members of a "green" team composed of key personnel in your company or building. The number of people needed for this task will vary depending on the size of your office or building and the scope of your project.
Where Is the Information? It might take a few phone calls
or emails to locate the person who has the answers to your questions, but in the end, the success of your

program will hinge on the quality of information you collect at the beginning.
In the course of gathering information about your company's operations and how they affect the environment, you may find that there are already some programs or initiatives in place. If possible, build on these existing efforts and incorporate them into your program.
You might find that there is no formal program in place, but simply one or two people who have volunteered their time to undertake a pet project. Find these people and harness their energy and enthusiasm. They are waiting to be asked.
You are also likely to hear about failed programs. Consider this a learning experience -- find out why the programs failed and use the information to your advantage.
When selling your program in meetings or presentations, explain how it will differ from those in the past, zeroing-in on the causes of past failures and pointing out how the new program will avoid them. However, be constructive with your criticism, in case the person you are speaking to is the person who started the old program!
This article has been adapted from The Sustainable Office Toolkit, a new publication developed by P2AD to help property managers and tenants implement a variety of environmental programs.
Coming Next: Securing Support

Summer 2004

Each environmental program will need its own set of data
Recycling
If your office or building is starting an aluminum can recycling program, you will need to first find out how much aluminum you generate (i.e., purchase or collect) before you know if you have enough volume to interest a recycler.
Purchasing
If you want to buy more products that include recycled content, you will need to first visit the purchasing office to learn what products are currently being ordered. You will also need to identify any existing policies that might require, limit, or encourage such purchasing.
Conservation
To establish an energy or water conservation program, one of your first tasks will be to determine your office's or building's current usage levels.
Transit
In a transit initiative, you will first need to find out what modes of transportation your co-workers or the building occupants are using and what modes are available to them.
-- Susan Hooper
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AgP2, from page 1
Georgia farmers plan to implement EMSs

Three different methods of developing a farm EMS were tested: self-guided (with manual and support materials), UGA/ P2AD specialist led, and consultant led. Two consulting firms each worked with a different farm to develop their EMS.
Through this project, investigators learned that it would be difficult to implement farm-level EMSs on a widespread basis in Georgia. (See sidebar at right for more lessons learned.) Improved tools, better incentives, and oneon-one technical assistance will be required to encourage participation.
If these barriers can be overcome, environmental benefits and improved management may be realized through EMS adoption. Further efforts should focus on building capacity to assist producers and working with cutting edge producers who will voluntarily adopt EMS principles.
One participant said that going through this project made him more aware of weak points and

would improve his field monitoring and soil testing. Another said an EMS has the potential to improve neighbor relations and runoff problems. He felt that his efficiency could be improved and is planning to implement his EMS.
The project team plans to continue refining EMS tools for producers and coaches who can assist in EMS development. Lessons and information from this project are being used to create an agricultural sector component in the P2AD Partnership Program.
Hopefully, by working with environmentally proactive producers and outside stakeholders, other producers will see the benefits of this approach and additional incentives to adopt EMSs will develop.
More Info
www.agp2.org www.engr.uga.edu/service/
extension/agp2/env_assess/ poultry_ems.html

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Lessons learned in poultry EMS study
An EMS is likely to work best at the farm level for growers already involved in other detailed management programs and record keeping.
Growers' perceived benefits included: organizing regulatory requirements, improving efficiency, and having documentation to prove environmental compliance.
Farmers were very interested in developing a farm environmental policy. Growers highlighted their efforts to produce a quality product while preventing pollution, striving for continual improvement, and defining a stewardship ethic. Some farmers saw benefits for themselves, while others recognized this as a valuable way to communicate with their employees and communities.
The assessment process was fruitful as participants identified many aspects and impacts. Issues included: nutrient management, regulatory compliance, adherence to permit conditions and integrator mandates, petroleum storage and handling, dust and odor, pest management and pesticide use, emergency planning, and noise pollution.
-- Thomas Bass and Mark Risse
From the Source

P2AD participates in local Earth Day events
From business leaders to school children -- Atlantans learn how to do their part

by Vanessa Freeman, Information Manager
Each year around Earth Day many of us tend to think about the quality of life on our planet. It is a day to remember that each one of us has a vested interest in the future of the world we inhabit.
P2AD had the opportunity to participate in three Earth Day celebrations in the metro Atlanta area. The sponsors were Earth Share of Georgia, the Piedmont Park Conservancy, and Georgia Tech.
Earth Share of Georgia Earth Share of Georgia held its
second annual Earth Day Leadership Breakfast at the Carter Center in Atlanta on April 22. The event featured Jean-Michel Cousteau, marine conservationist and son of legendary oceanographer and filmmaker Jacques Cousteau.
The event was held for Georgia's top 100 business and government leaders. Each participant was given promotional material for P2AD's forthcoming Sustainable Office Toolkit. Each year Earth Share of Georgia hosts several events in honor of Earth Day including a "Party in the Park" and silent auction.
The organization is one of the leading environmental educators in the state. Earth Share of Georgia works with volunteers and encourages charitable giving by fostering partnerships with businesses across the state.

Piedmont Park Conservancy P2AD joined the Piedmont Park
Conservancy for its Good Green Fun Day held at Piedmont Park April 24. The event featured "A Musical Journey Around the World" concert by Scott Douglas featuring songs and music about endangered animals from all continents.
The Children's Museum of Atlanta sponsored a hands-on exhibit to help educate children on the origins of their food. Environmental organizations offered information and activities to help everyone learn more about what each person can do to "do their share" and better understand their role in the environmental community.
Georgia Tech P2AD celebrated Earth Day with
Georgia Tech on April 23. Georgia Tech began its Earth Day tradition in 1998 to focus the attention of the Georgia Tech community on environmental awareness.

This year's fair had more than 30 participants offering information to students and faculty. P2AD was awarded a plaque for "Most Informative Booth."
Georgia Tech's Office of Solid Waste Management & Recycling debuted two new programs at the fair. It has partnered with Recycle First to collect cell phones for recycling. Recycle First will recycle scrap phones and their hazardous components in accordance with state and federal regulations. (See page 6 in this issue for more ways to reuse or recycle unwanted cell phones.)
Georgia Tech also partnered with Emory University in the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program. Unwanted athletic shoes are ground up and used to make new athletic surfaces such as soccer fields and basketball courts.
More Info
www.earthday.net

Georgia Tech's Earth Day festival attracted a class of prospective students (above) and one large insect (right). This year's fair featured more than 30 participants and several bands that kept the crowd entertained.

Summer 2004

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2004 June 22-24

2004 Region 4 | EPA-DoD-States Environmental Conference. Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, GA. Info: http://aec.army.mil/usaec/reo/region4/index.html.

Calendar of Events

June 24

U.S. EPA Region 4 P2 Round Table. Held in conjunction with the conference above. Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, GA. Info: http://aec.army.mil/usaec/reo/region4/index.html.

July 14-15

Energy Conservation Through Deconstruction Workshop, Ft. Gordon, GA. Designed for federal and military personnel. Info: teresa_shiflett@p2ad.org.

July 23

Deadline for nominations for the 2004 Environmental Awards from the Georgia chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association. Industrial, commercial and governmental organizations in Georgia are eligible. Info: www.gaawma.org.

Aug. 1-4

Georgia Water & Pollution Control Association Annual Conference, Columbus, GA. Info: www.gwpca.org.

Aug. 3

"You're the Solution to Water Pollution" Workshop. Loudermilk Center Amphitheater, 40 Courtland St., Atlanta, GA. More Info: Kelley O'Brien, 404-463-3259.

Aug. 4

"You're the Solution to Water Pollution" Workshop. Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville, GA. More Info: Kelley O'Brien, 404-463-3259.

Aug. 29-Sept. 1 National Recycling Coalition Congress and Exposition, San Francisco, CA. Info: www.nrc-recycle.org/congress/index.htm.

Aug. 31

"You're the Solution to Water Pollution" Workshop. Clayton County Water Authority, Community Room, 1600 Battle Creek Rd., Morrow, GA. More Info: Kim Zimmerman, 678-422-2838.

Sept. 1-3

Deconstruction and Building Materials Reuse Conference, Oakland, CA. Info: www.decon04.com.

Sept. 2

Jobs Through Recycling Market Development Roundtable, Oakland, CA. Info: www.epa.gov/jtr/about/nround.htm

Sept. 12-15

Georgia Recycling Coalition's 13th Annual Conference, Trade Show and Membership Meeting. Ocean Plaza Beach Resort, Tybee Island, GA. Info: www.georgiarecycles.org.

Sept. 30

Visions of a Sustainable Georgia: Partnering for a Prosperous Future, Atlanta, GA. Info: info@p2ad-sustainablegeorgia.com.

Sept. 27-Oct. 1 Radon Technology for Mitigators Training, Gainesville, GA. Info: http://bece.auburn.edu/SRRTC/courses.html.