PPRC News

Cornstarch Replaces Cyanide In Clean New Gold Extraction Method

2013-05-20T12:00:00-05:00

Scientists accidentally discover a new way to isolate gold that is much safer than existing processes, which use toxic cyanide

Greening Package Delivery Fleets

2013-05-15T12:00:00-05:00

Package delivery companies like FedEx and UPS have come a long way in a relatively short time regarding sustainability, but they still have considerable room for improvement.

Methane Emissions Higher Than Thought Across Much of U.S.

2013-05-15T12:00:00-05:00

After taking a rented camper outfitted with special equipment to measure methane on a cross-continent drive, a UC Santa Barbara scientist has found that methane emissions across large parts of the U.S. are higher than currently known.

E-Scrap Events in Kansas Net Nine Tons of Used Electronics

2013-05-08T12:00:00-05:00

More than nine tons of used electronics will be recycled instead of going to landfills.

A greener concrete? UW-led coalition seeks to reduce concrete

2013-04-24T12:00:00-05:00

Concrete is the most widely used man-made material in the world. Each year, more than 1 cubic yard of concrete is created for every person on the planet. What if concrete could be made "greener"?

'Cal Enviroscreen' Ranks Zip Codes Statewide By Pollution

2013-04-24T12:00:00-05:00

It's the first environmental health screening tool of its kind in the country. California's Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out "Cal Enviroscreen" which helps pinpoint communities that may be particularly vulnerable to pollution.

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's Municipal Water, Sewerage, and Solid Waste Matching Grant Program

2011-04-20T12:00:00-05:00

The Alaska Municipal Matching Grant program provides partial funding and engineering support for drinking water, wastewater (sewer), solid waste and non-point source pollution projects, such as waterbody restoration and recovery.

Department of Energy's Recovery Act funding opportunities

2011-04-20T12:00:00-05:00

Department of Energy Recovery Act funding opportunities are listed by industrial sector. On each of the pages linked in the sub navigation at the left, you will see a full listing of all grants, loan guarantees, and grants-in-lieu-of-tax-credit s that are applicable to the given industrial sector. To apply, click on the links provided in the titles of the opportunities. For questions regarding navigation of these opportunities, please refer to the FAQ page or call the DOE Recovery Clearinghouse at 888-DOE-RCVY.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Loans and Grants

2011-04-20T12:00:00-05:00

The following is an overview of all loans and grants offered through the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. You may also be interested in DEQ's Pollution Control Facilities Tax Credit Program, which offers tax incentives for air pollution controls, alternatives to open field burning, automotive A/C recycling equipment, material recovery, noise pollution control, Clean Diesel Retrofit, Nonpoint Source Pollution Control, storage tanks, water pollution control and wood chippers.

Washington Department of Ecology

2011-04-20T12:00:00-05:00

The Department of Ecology provides a number of financial assistance programs to support environmental management; see below for more information on each of these programs.

Air Quality
Environmental Education Grants
Flood Control
Shoreline Management
Toxics Cleanup
Waste Management
Water Quality
Water Resources
Watershed Management

Water Efficiency: Driving Sustainable Buildings and Sites

2008-09-08T12:00:00-05:00

Using applied case studies, this all day workshop will show you how to take advantage of sustainable building practices and site design that will save you water and energy while reducing your impact on climate change. During the day you'll be able to interact with experts in water conservation and obtain invaluable information to your specific needs. And best of all it's FREE!

Local Producer Loan Program

2007-08-22T12:00:00-05:00

Through the Local Producer Loan Program, Whole Foods Market makes $10 million available annually for low-interest loans to small, local producers. Eligible products include agricultural crops, value-added food products, and other all-natural grocery items. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

Energy Trust of Oregon, Open Solicitation

2007-06-04T12:00:00-05:00

The Open Solicitation program is designed to support renewable energy projects that are not eligible for other Energy Trust renewable energy programs. Examples include: wave energy, geothermal, and hydropower outside of state and federally protected areas. The program also provides opportunities to receive financial incentives and support for innovative commercial applications of renewable energy technology. The program does not fund research and development.

Great Lakes Protection Fund

2007-06-04T12:00:00-05:00

The Fund welcomes preproposals for projects that identify a specific improvement to the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem and have a pragmatic plan to produce those improvements. The Fund supports projects that produce results for the entire basin ecosystem, are carried out by collaborative teams, and tackle issues that have not generally been addressed at basin scale.

Such issues presently include:
Preventing Biological Pollution
Leadership for Ecosystem Restoration
Using Market Mechanisms for Environmental Improvement
Restoring Natural Flow Regimes

The Fund accepts preproposals at any time. Fund program staff will begin to review preproposals upon receipt. Within three months of receiving a preproposal, a committee of the Fund's Board of Directors decides to decline support or to invite a more detailed full proposal. For more information, visit the Fund's website.

Department of Energy Unsolicited Proposals

2007-05-31T12:00:00-05:00

The US Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory encourages organizations and individuals to submit self-generated, unsolicited proposals that are relevant to NETL's research and development mission. NETL considers proposals in all areas of energy and energy-related research and development with emphasis on long-term, high-risk, high-payoff technologies. NETL may accept an unsolicited proposal if it: * Demonstrates a unique and innovative concept or a unique capability of the submitter; * Offers a concept or service not otherwise available to the Federal government; * Does not resemble the substance of a pending competitive solicitation.

For more information, visit the website.