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P-Track News
Table of Contents
Highlights of the Current Issue: February 2009
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Director's Letter
- This issue of P-Track News has several important announcements for Performance Track members, including how to renew your membership, instructions on submitting your Annual Performance Report (which is due April 1), and revisions to the criteria for independent assessment of your facility's EMS.... more
Program News
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Renew Your Performance Track Membership and Attend Optional Tele-Workshop
If your facility's participation in the Performance Track program either began or was renewed in 2006, it is time to renew again in 2009.... more -
Information and Assistance for Submitting Annual Performance Reports in 2009
Annual Performance Reports (APRs) are due on April 1, 2009 from all members.... more
- Alternate and Innovative Goal Ideas for Renewing Members
Attention Renewing Members: Do you have an innovative idea for a Performance Track goal that doesn't quite fit into EPA’s traditional reporting categories? If so, read below.... more
- Revisions to EMS Independent Assessment Criteria
As you are aware, all Performance Track members must have an independent assessment of their EMS every three years. We have recently made some revisions to the EMS Independent Assessment Criteria of which all members should be aware, regardless of whether your facility is ISO 14001 or RC 14001-certified.... more
- Save the Date for the 2009 Environmental Summit!
Please join us in San Francisco from May 4-7, 2009, for the 2009 National Environmental Partnership Summit. As in years past, the Summit will host the Performance Track Awards Dinner.... more
Feature Stories
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The Smart Way to Clean: Moving from Green Cleaning Products to Processes
Green cleaning is becoming an integral part of environmentally responsible systems approaches to facilities management. The discipline of setting up a green cleaning program aims to reduce waste, prevent soiling, increase efficiencies, and protect the indoor and outdoor environment.... more
Member Opportunities
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EDF Fellowship Program Cuts Costs and Carbon
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has launched a fellowship program that could be used by Performance Track facilities and others to identify energy- and cost-saving opportunities.... more -
WHC to Hold Conference on Ecosystem Services on Corporate Lands
The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), in collaboration with the World Resources Institute, will hold the first annual Ecosystem Services on Corporate Lands conference, from June 11-12, 2009 in Silver Spring, Maryland.... more -
EPA’s Green Power Partnership
EPA's Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with the use of purchased electricity.... more
Members in the News
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Chemical Recycling Gains Media Attention
On January 10, 2009, the Seattle Times newspaper published a story featuring the chemical recycling efforts of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a member of Performance Track since 2004.... more
Resource Corner
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Water Efficiency Resource Library Available
The nonprofit Alliance for Water Efficiency has launched a comprehensive online Water Efficiency Resource Library.... more
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P-Track News gives brief updates on topics of interest to members of Performance Track, such as new program developments and incentives, regional initiatives, descriptions of useful communication tools, spotlights on participating facilities' performance, and upcoming events. Publication of new editions of P-Track News is announced to members by email. To be added to the distribution list for email announcements, please send an email to Luctrician Hamilton ( hamilton.luctrician@epa.gov) with "Add to P-Track News" in the subject line.