Let's begin a discussion about what resources, support, or recognition different organizations need to create the structural and cultural changes that will result in less food related waste. We are inviting event planners, tourism professionals, fundraisers, restaurateurs, and culinary programs to attend our free “They’re Demanding Less Waste” workshop. The workshop will focus on stories and […]
The Food Energy Water (FEW) Nexus: A Systems Approach for Improving Energy Conservation The purpose of this event is to trigger a dialogue on the FEW nexus and how businesses can approach reducing their energy footprint through conservation efforts in water and food systems. Overcoming today’s barriers will require new ideas, approaches, and collaboration. We will feature three speakers representing academia and industry […]
Learn about the energy treasure hunt recently conducted at our local water resource recovery facility. Joe Fiegl, P.E., Deputy Commissioner of the Erie County Division of Sewerage Management, will give a short presentation on the project which was supported by NYSERDA’s Strategic Energy Management program. After the presentation, there will be a one hour guided […]
Join us for an Energy Treasure Hunt Happy Hour. Network with your sustainable business colleagues while enjoying top quality craft beer and finding an energy conservation program that can help your business. These different programs have helped local businesses of all sizes - from GM to the Buffalo Zoo to local restaurants. Hundreds of organizations […]
We are very pleased to invite the SBR community to the 2019 Erich Bloch Symposium. Renowned leaders and experts from universities, industry, and national labs will share their approach to developing data-driven innovation. Businesses can learn from cutting edge innovations in data science that are reducing the costs of manufacturing, providing competitive advantage and providing […]
On this tour Harmac Medical Products will present how they started their work on their Chemical Footprint, what they did and where they are now. We will also be given a facility window tour and an introduction to the Chemical Footprint Project and how it can be a resource for companies on their sustainability journey. […]
Buffalo River Environmental History Boat Tour Open to WNYSBR members and Non-Members (members at discounted cost). WNYSBR members can each buy one additional ticket for the member rate for a non-member business partner, family member or friend! Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the tour. Join WNYSBR, Erie County and Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper for this […]
Summers are all about community impact and WNYSBR Board of Directors encourage all members to join us. Come spend a Saturday morning at Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park, renewing your team spirit while making a difference in habitat protection! Volunteer appreciation party afterwards at Labatt House! Our WNYSBR Corporate Volunteer Service Day enables you and […]
WNYSBR will be at the Borderland Festival. Stop by our booth in the non-profit village and say hi! The Borderland Music + Arts Festival celebrates the rich history and renaissance of the region with a two-day music and cultural festival set in one of the most scenic and storied grounds in all of New […]
WNY and the world has a waste challenge. We want to talk about it! If you’ve ever considered rethinking the way your company manages waste, you don’t want to miss this discussion. Meet us on September 24th to: Get an introduction to the current recycling markets Ventilate about your company’s recycling related pains & headaches […]
Check out the video recap HERE! Thank you Katie Soscia for putting this video together, and to all the UB students who helped out sorting & weighing recyclables! As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. A dumpster dive gives a company a better idea of the contamination rate in their waste, […]
Sustainable Basics to Build Your Business 10:30-11:30am @ FM Expo, Meeting Room 1 A workshop covering sustainable basics: discussing potential drivers for pursuing sustainability initiatives in your company and the sustainability management cycle to address the Triple Bottom Line - People, Profit, Planet. What does sustainability mean to your business? How to use Sustainability Management […]
Register HERE! Food waste doesn’t make many headlines, but it’s one of the biggest environmental problems in the United States. Food in landfills releases methane gas, a greenhouse gas 28 times more powerful than CO2. Preventing and managing food waste is good for business and good for the Earth! This panel discussion will highlight different […]
This event is ideal for everyone interested in reducing hazardous waste: Environmental Consultants, Environmental Health & Safety Professionals, Lean Practitioners, Quality and Compliance Managers, Hazardous Waste Managers, Chemical Engineers & Environmental Chemists at local companies, contract labs & consulting firms and all companies/ personnel who generate or handle hazardous waste. Register HERE! Fewer hazardous chemicals […]
You are invited to celebrate the holidays with SBR at Buffalo Distilling Company! Each December, SBR’s members, sponsors, allies, and friends merrily celebrate the holidays, the successes of the year behind us, and what lies ahead for the WNY sustainable business community. Attendees will enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while exploring connections within our […]
Webinar recording is now available! Join our webinar to learn how our amazing program partners makes tackling chemicals & hazardous waste issues at your company easy & fun! You will be introduced to case studies and one of a kind tools and resources for managing & reducing chemicals, identifying substitutes and implementing replacements. Our support […]
The Zoom recording is now available, click here! Please note that the program starts about 10 min in. Why Climate Change matters to your Business @ Phillips Lytle SBR is kicking off the New Year with a Carbon Footprint Semester! We will offer three educational events during January to March, focusing on the Why, […]
To view the slide deck presented at the workshop, click HERE Calculating your Carbon Foot Print (you can’t manage what you can’t measure!) @ National Grid SBR is kicking off the New Year and New Decade with a Carbon Footprint Semester! Our educational events from January to March are focused on the Why, the […]
A Panel Discussion on The How: Developing and implementing a Climate Action Plan UPDATE: This event will be conducted via Zoom. Everyone who has registered will receive an email invitation to the online meeting. Register here! SBR's Carbon Footprint Semester (The Why, the What and the How) will conclude with this upcoming third […]
SBR’s Quarantini Happy Hour - Join Our Zoom Bar! The Coronavirus Emergency has turned happy hours at the bar into drinks in our individual homes, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop socializing and get support from your SBR community. Join us for an online opportunity to network with your sustainable business colleagues & […]