Technical Assistance Programs to Green Your Business
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The Maryland Department of the Environment offers free and low-cost technical assistance programs that help businesses and other organizations go beyond regulatory compliance and adopt a proactive approach to environmental management. These programs focus on pollution prevention or P2 measures that reduce pollution at the source through process, equipment and material changes that reduce waste, energy and water usage. Click on each of these programs to learn more or contact Laura Armstrong, MDE Director, Sustainability Program at laura.armstrong@maryland.gov 410-537-4119.
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Take advantage of a free, confidential assessment of your facility through an independent engineering consultant. You’ll receive a report listing energy, water and waste reduction opportunities at your facility and the information you need to move forward in implementing them.
2024 Free Energy/Water/Waste Reduction Assessment: Manufacturers in one of the following sectors may be eligible for an on-site assessment by an independent contractor:
1. Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Processing 2. Chemical Manufacturing, Processing and Formulation 3. Automotive Manufacturing and Maintenance 4. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing and Maintenance 5. Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication
To indicated your interest, complete this form by Friday, January 26, 2024.
Interest Form for Free Sustainability Assessment
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Sixty Maryland manufacturers have participated in this valuable program that helps companies implement EMSs through workshops, assignments and on-site assistance.
Businesses interested in taking advantage of the benefits of an EMS without registering to the ISO 140001 standard, can participate in the Greening Your Business Program. This program, which combines workshops and site visits, assists participants with identifying opportunities, setting goals and developing green teams. |
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Sector-Specific Pollution Prevention Projects
Using U.S EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) grant funding, MDE has contracted with various independent consultants to provide on-site P2 technical assistance to specific industry sectors. Following each project, MDE works to disseminate the information and lessons learned throughout the sector. These sector-specific projects have included hospitals, hotels, food processing facilities, and minor league baseball stadiums. |
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The Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP) offers a program for college students interested in interning with a Maryland manufacturer to work on a variety of projects. Learn more here:
http://www.mdmep.org/people/summer-internship-program/
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