The Indiana Partners for Pollution Prevention (Partners) is an organization comprised of Indiana industries, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that volunteer for a public-private partnership with IDEM to promote pollution prevention and environmental stewardship in Indiana. Networking and training opportunities are hosted throughout the state on a quarterly basis, including an annual conference and tradeshow in September. To stay informed on Partner Events, sign up for notifications through GovDelivery.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Partners for Pollution Prevention Meetings
- June 21, 2023: Partners Quarterly Meeting hosted by Caterpillar Large Engine Center in Lafayette, IN.
- The meeting will be held at the Courtyard Marriott Lafayette 150 Fairington Avenue, Lafayette, IN 47905 in the Grand Ballroom Conference Center (overnight discounted rooms signup available during registration).
- Online registration closes June 12, 2023 at noon EDT (virtual option available)
- Agenda [PDF]
- Site entry, registration and networking (continental breakfast provided)
- Welcome, introductions and Partners Updates
- Presentations by Caterpillar Large Engine Center
- Lunch (11:00AM-12:00 PM)
- Individual travel to the Caterpillar facility for the tour (See agenda for facility PPE requirements)
- September 20, 2023: 26th Annual Pollution Prevention Conference and Tradeshow, Marriott North, Keystone at the Crossing, Indianapolis
Quarterly Meetings and Annual Conference Presentations
The Partners invite speakers to make presentations at quarterly meetings and the annual conference. IDEM hosts this page for presentations and other written materials from speakers dating back to 2007. IDEM does not review or edit the content of those presentations and therefore does not endorse the content of any presentation posted on this page.
2023
March 15, 2023 - Partners Quarterly Meeting hosted by Elanco Clinton Laboratories in Clinton, IN.
- Agenda [PDF]
- Partners Updates [PDF]
- Elanco Clinton Facility and Products [PDF]
- Elanco Clinton Green Projects and Sustainability [PDF]
- IDEM Regulatory Updates [PDF]
- IDEM E-Waste Program Overview [PDF]
- IDEM Clean Community Program Overview [PDF]
- Meeting recording [YouTube]
2022
December 13, 2022 - Partners Quarterly Meeting at Toyota Material Handling
- Agenda [PDF]
- Partners Updates [PDF]
- Toyota Site Operations and Experience [PDF]
- Toyota 2050 Vision and Sustainable Report [PDF]
- IDEM Regulatory Updates [PDF]
September 21, 2022 - 25th Annual Pollution Prevention Conference and Tradeshow “Celebrating 25 Years: Honoring Our Past As We Journey to the Future”
- 2022 P2 Conference Agenda [PDF]
- Conference Opening Slides [PDF]
- 2022 Governor’s Awards of Environmental Excellence [PDF]
- Bob Lugar, IDEM Assistant Commissioner
- John Roeder, Governor’s Senior Operations Director
- Partners Updates and 2022 Induction Presentation [PDF]
- Ben McKnight, Executive Director, Partners Executive Committee
- Keynote: Enabling Workers to Share What They Know About the Elimination of Waste at Work! [YouTube]
- Robert B. Pojasek, Managing Director, Center for Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability
- 2022 Governor’s Award Recipient Project Presentations
- City of Monticello & Ball Corporation: Project Rain Barrel [PDF]
- Indianapolis Public Schools: Energy and Water Improvements [PDF]
- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC - Huntington: Solar Array [PDF]
- Paramount Schools of Excellence: Community Garden [PDF]
- Big Pine Creek Watershed Group: Nutrient Load Reductions [PDF]
- Cummins Midrange Engine Plant: Clear-Coat Elimination Project [PDF]
- AstraZeneca: 5 Years Continuous Improvement in Sustainability [YouTube]
- Trends in Sustainability [PDF]
- Kelly Weger, Director of Sustainability of North America, QCells
- Packaging Waste Challenges and Opportunities [PDF]
- Louise Norman, Global Waste and Environmental Strategy Manager, Cummins
- Sustainability and Supply Chains: The Past Success, Current States & Future Trends That Will Make the Biggest Impact on Your Organization [PDF]
- Jit Hinchman, Founder, Supply Chain Advisor
- NPDES Terminology: How to Navigate the Chemistry of Technical Lab Data and Safety Data Sheets [PDF]
- Jim Collins, Business Development Manager, Brenntag Mid-South
- PFAS Legislative and Regulatory Update [PDF]
- Angie Martin, Senior Vice President, Heritage Environmental Services
- Water – The Universal Solvent [PDF]
- John Dailey, Water Treatment Specialist, Brenntag Mid-South
March 31, 2022 Partners Quarterly Meeting (Virtual)
Historical Meeting Presentations
The following zipped files each contain a year’s worth of presentations. Many of them are quite large, over 20 megabytes (MB), and may take considerable time to download on slower internet connections.
- 2021 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2020 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2019 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2018 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2017 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2016 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2015 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2014 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2013 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2012 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2011 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2010 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2009 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2008 Partners Presentations [ZIP]
- 2007 Partners Presentations [ZIP]