EPA Launches Third Annual Campus RainWorks ChallengeThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched the third annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a prize contest started in 2012 to encourage innovative approaches to stormwater management.Every time it rains, urban stormwater carries bacteria, nutrients, heavy metals and other pollutants into our nation’s waters, impacting tens of thousands of miles of rivers, streams and coastal shorelines, as well as hundreds of thousands of acres of lakes, reservoirs and ponds. At the same time, growing urban areas and shifting climate patterns are increasing the risk of both flooding and drought.EPA’s Campus RainWorks Challenge will engage the next generation of urban planners, designers and engineers in the development of innovative green infrastructure systems to meet our nation’s growing water infrastructure needs. EPA is inviting student teams to design an innovative green infrastructure project for a location on their campus. Student teams will work with a faculty advisor to submit design boards, a project narrative, and a letter of support describing their project.Teams will compete in one of two design categories: a Demonstration Project category or a Master Plan category. The Demonstration Project category calls for proof-of-concept level designs for a particular site on the team’s campus, while the Master Plan category calls for conceptual designs for a broader area of campus.EPA will select first- and second-place winners in each category. Winners will earn student prizes of $1,000-$2,000 to be divided evenly among student team members, and faculty prizes of $2,000-$3,000 to support green infrastructure research or training.EPA is also considering whether to conduct a grant competition involving Challenge participants. Grant funding could be made available to help carry out green infrastructure demonstration projects based on student designs. If EPA decides to pursue a grant competition, further information will be provided in the future.Registration for the 2014 Challenge opens Sept. 2 and endsOct. 3. Registrants must submit their entries by Dec. 19. EPA will announce winning entries in April 2015.
The Hot New Frontier of Energy Research Is Human Behavior | Science | WIRED
The Hot New Frontier of Energy Research Is Human Behavior | Science | WIRED
When it comes to discussions about energy and climate, the focus is nearly always on technology. We wonder whether coal can be cleaned and solar panels made efficient, if there might be a breakthrough in algae biofuels or carbon storage. In short, we think about about hardware. Yet another area of innovation, traditionally unglamorous and overlooked, is experiencing a boom in research attention: human nature.
[job]: City of Seattle Office of Economic Development Green Business Manager
[job]: City of Seattle Office of Economic Development Green Business Manager
OED Green Business Manager
The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is hiring for a member of the Business Retention and Expansion Team to engage in business outreach and business retention and expansion work. The position also leads the integration of “green business” services and business energy efficiency programs, and serves as the key advisor to senior management to help develop City policies concerning green business initiatives. The work will require internal coordination across City departments, cultivating external relationships, and coordination with community stakeholders. The job posting closes on Tuesday, June 10 at 4:00 PM. For more information, go the City’s Career Center and type “Green Business Manager (Strategic Advisor I, Gen Gov’t)” into the key words search box.
[job] Sustainable Business Consulting Consultant
[job] Sustainable Business Consulting Consultant
SBC is a Seattle-based consulting firm whose goal is to lead and inspire business to change the world. We have been recognized as one of the best small businesses to work for in Seattle and received a Bronze Medal for Business Achievement from the Environmental Business Journal’s Business Achievement Awards.
SBC is looking to hire an experienced, self-starter as part of our dynamic team who wants to help companies realize the business value of integrating sustainability into everything they do.
Salary Range: $50,000 plus incentives and profit sharing
Please e-mail your resume, a writing sample of a business executive summary and 3 references to info[at]sustainablebizconsulting.com. Interested individuals should send application packets no later than July 9, 2014.
Summer Institute on Sustainability & Energy
[job]: Project Assistant, Recycling and Materials Management Practice, Cascadia Consulting
…We are seeking a Project Assistant with strong quantitative and critical problem solving capabilities to support research-based projects in Cascadia’s recycling and materials management practice. This position is full-time, and will be based in the Seattle (WA) office…
–position closes on April 21, 2014
[Job] ESS Communications Coordinator
Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability is looking for a Sustainability Communications Coordinator!
This person will primarily manage the website and social media channels.
Job #: 106585
Title: Communications Coordinator
Job Closes: April 14
Projected Start Date: May 19
Job Posting Link:
[Internship] Waste Zero Internship
CleanScapes seeks a creative, dedicated and energetic individual to work with Puget Sound area cities to reduce waste and expand recycling and compost programs. This position involves supporting the Waste Zero team efforts in working with businesses, community groups, apartment managers/residents, schools and other organizations to achieve their waste reduction and diversion goals.
CleanScapes encourages innovative approaches to help our customers implement effective programs and to educate the community at large.
Qualifications and Skills: Must be currently enrolled in a four year college/university program, able to work regular business hours and weekends and evenings, excellent writing/communication skills, knowledge of common office procedures, team player and strong interest in waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation.
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