Topics Related to Environmental Assistance and Customer Service

Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program - OPEN through Feb 16

February 16, 2023, 5pm

Proposals are now being accepted for the 2023 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Program. Download the 2023 CWRAR Grant request for proposals: PDF or Word.

Modernized, Interactive Recycling Markets Directory Helps Keep Recyclable Materials Out of the Landfill

The Recycling Markets Directory has been relaunched with interactive features to help North Carolina businesses and organizations recycle the material they generate by connecting them with nearby recyclers.

DEQ awards $235,000 in grants for glass recycling projects

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Recycling Program, in partnership with the Glass Recycling Foundation, recently awarded five glass recycling grants totaling $235,000 to support the long-term accessibility and stability of glass recycling in North Carolina.

Raleigh company recognized as Steward for commitment to reducing environmental impact

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality today recognized Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition North America, Inc. as an Environmental Steward for its commitment to superior environmental performance. The Steward designation is the highest designation available in the state’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI).

State Environmental Stewardship Initiative recognizes new and long-standing members at annual conference

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality recognized the newest members of its Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) this week for their commitment to environmental excellence during the ESI annual conference.



“As members of the state’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative, these facilities have committed to going above and beyond to protect our natural resources,” said DEQ Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser. “Their efforts benefit both our environment and our economy.

ESI Conference

April 24, 2018, 12pm - April 25, 2018, 9pm
2018 Environmental Stewardship Initiative Conference

April 24-25, 2018

The 2018 Environmental Stewardship Initiative Conference is a two-day event filled with information about environmental topics that affect your organization.  The annual ESI Members Meeting is now the ESI Conference. The networking event couldn’t be contained to just one day anymore.

Internal Auditor Training

July 26, 2018, 1pm

EMS Internal Auditor Training



July 26, 2018 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.



Location: Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County

6300 Breezy Ln

Concord, NC 28025

 

This one-day training begins by providing auditing techniques and summarizes by carrying out a mock audit to practice these new skills. The goals of this class include:

ISO 14001:2015 EMS Conversion/Overview Course - Raleigh, NC

December 3, 2018, 2pm - December 4, 2018, 9pm

The N.C. Environmental Stewardship Initiative has developed the ISO 14001:2015 EMS Conversion/Overview Course to help ESI members update their EMS to meet the new version of the ISO 14001 standard.  



Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.



Training will provide participants with hands-on exercises and in-depth discussion on the changes to the ISO 14001 standard including the following topics:

EMS Module 7

March 20, 2019, 2pm

EMS Module 7: EMS Retrospective



March 20, 2019 10 a.m. - until.  



This module is intended to serve as a Q&A session for any obstacles you may come across while implementing your EMS.  It is open to anyone who has taken the EMS Module Series or the ISO14001:2015 Conversion Course.

Internal Auditor Training / EMS Module 6

December 5, 2018, 3pm

EMS Module 6: EMS Internal Auditor Training



December 5, 2018 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.



Location: TBD



The EMS Module Series is comprised of 7 one-day modules in which participants receive information and exercises based on ISO 14001:2015 in a group setting.  At the end of the series, members will have the framework for an EMS system ready to be implemented in their organization. EMS Module 6 is open to ESI Members only.