The following is a list of upcoming seminars and workshops to help Maryland Green Registry members maintain their commitment to strong, proactive environmental management.
To promote upcoming environmental events in this space, e-mail green.registry@maryland.gov or post the information directly to the Maryland Green Registry Members LinkedIn Group.
Maryland Green Registry Member Newsletters: Stay up to date with events and technical assitance offerings here.
December 6, 1-2:30 a.m. Recycling Market Development Online Workshop
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is hosting a workshop to discuss recycling market development in and around Maryland.
October 12, 2022: Tips and Resources for Sustainable Environmental Management: A project close-out call for Greening Your Business participants on using their sustainability assessments to reinvigorate their green teams, set goals, implement and share their success. The information is relevant to all Maryland businesses and organizations and we welcome your participation!
1. Welcome and Introductions - Laura Armstrong, MDE
2. RMI Program Update – Mike Galiazzo, RMI
3. Energy Incentives
4. Elements of Sustainable Environmental Management
a. Green Teams: Melissa Schulte, Black Ankle Vineyards
b. Assessments/Goals/Timelines/Project Implementation - Laura
Armstrong
c. Environmental Certification Programs: Alex Elisio, C-Care
(EcoVadis)
d. Sharing your success - Laura Armstrong
5. Closing remarks/questions
Related Resources for October 12 call:
Steps on the Path to Sustainability
Sample Environmental Policy Statement
Five Tips to Building a Strong Green Team
Sample Worksheet for Reviewing and Ranking Environmental Impacts
Environmental Objectives and Targets Worksheet
Environmental Certification Programs
Slide Deck
Webinar Recording (starts with Energy Incentives)
ENERGY STAR Webinars (Ongoing):
Learn more about ENERGY STAR and Portfolio Manager programs through these webinars. They are free, but registration is required.
To register, go to:
https://esbuildings.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=esbuildings
For archived webinars:
https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.webinars_presentations
Green Events Baltimore: This site tracks events around Baltimore aiming to keep the green community connected, educated and inspired.
Annapolis Green: This organization also keeps a calendar of local and statewide events.
U.S. Green Building Council Maryland: This organization offers educational and networking events, as well as training for credential maintenance. See upcoming events here.
Sustainable Business Webinar Series
This four-part webinar series for commercial and industrial facilities was developed to help build the business case for environmental sustainability and turn ideas into outcomes. See archived webinars on Practical Approaches to Source Reduction, Basics of Energy Management, and Influence of the Corporate Culture
Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund
This fund will invest $250,000 annually over a three-year period in Maryland-based startup companies with innovative technologies that may help improve air and water quality in the Chesapeake Bay area. For more information, go to http://www.mtech.umd.edu/funding/cbsc/index.html
