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Environmental Education Center: A Hub for Waste Management Solutions

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center has been offering environmental information, education, and technical assistance since 1989. Key focus areas include pollution prevention, solid waste management, energy conservation, and non-regulatory compliance assistance. Recent activities include various pollution prevention initiatives and waste reduction projects, like wood waste to energy study and food waste recovery programs. Use SHWEC resources for publications, general information, or direct inquiries to the knowledgeable staff. Contact them at Madison: 608-265-2360, Milwaukee: 414-227-3160, or Stevens Point: 725-346-2793.

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Environmental Education Center: A Hub for Waste Management Solutions

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  1. The Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center “Providing environmental information, education and technical assistance since 1989.” http://shwec.uwm.edu

  2. Program focus: • Pollution prevention • Solid waste management and recycling • Energy conservation and renewable energy • Non-regulatory compliance assistance

  3. Budget • State = $113,000 • Federal grants = $83,000+ • Key faculty • Steve Brachman • David Liebl • Jonathan Rivin

  4. Recent Pollution Prevention Activities • WI P2 Internship Program • Support for WI Clean Marina program • WI Healthcare for a Healthy Environment • Chemical BMPs for agricultural coops • Ozone pre-cursor and PM 2.5 source reduction • Wastewater and stormwater management • Ongoing P2 work • Technical assistance to business and local government • Partnership with Dept. of Commerce Small Business Assistance Center • Other organizational support

  5. Other waste reduction activities • Wood waste to energy study • “25 x 25” and energy independence community support • Sustainable communities • Food waste recovery initiatives • Pharmaceutical waste • Community recycling and composting

  6. How to use SHWEC resources? • For general information and publications start at our web site http://shwec.uwm.edu • For a general question or query email any of the staff directly from our web site or shwec@uwm.edu Madison---608-265-2360 Milwaukee---414-227-3160 Stevens Point---725-346-2793

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