Exciting news! The IWRC is bringing compost training to rural communities in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, & Wisconsin! Learn how to compost food waste & protect local water resources.🍏🪱 Trainings happening through Sept. 2025—stay tuned! 🔗♻️ Learn more: iwrc.uni.edu/news/general/m…

Earlier this month, we took our annual trip down south to represent the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at UNI Day at the Capitol! We had great conversations w/ Iowa legislators about our impact on #SmallBusinessSupport across the state. Proud to be part of #BuildingABetterIowa! 💜🌎

It’s Food Waste Prevention Week and we’re kicking things off with 6 simple actions YOU can take to cut down on food waste.🍅🌏Start off the week strong by picking one and putting it into action today! #FoodWastePreventionWeek

Did you know in the US, we waste 30-40% of our food? Proper food storage can help keep your produce fresh longer, thus reducing food waste and conserving resources.🌽Small changes can make a big impact! Let’s make a difference together.♻️🍽️

Today is UNI Live Purple Give Gold Day! Show some love for the IWRC and visit the link below. Set your designation to Other, and fill in ‘IWRC Fund for Excellence.’ Our goal is participants this year, so amounts of any kind are encouraged! give.uni.edu/live-purple-giv......

Think again before tossing out food scraps!🍊🥕There are so many ways to give them a second life, and we’re sharing a few of our favorites. Maximizing your groceries helps you save money and the planet!🌏 #FoodWastePreventionWeek

We LOVE welcoming new, energetic members to the IWRC team! 🥳 Olivia will be responsible for conducting research, database management and assisting our Environmental Assistance staff with client outreach, resource development and much more. 🌎♻️ Join us in welcoming Olivia!

This week was National Student Employment Week and we want to give a big shoutout to our incredible IWRC interns — Paige, Olivia, and Jada!💜 We appreciate all of the energy, creativity, and dedication you bring to the team. Thank you for all you do! 👏

Yesterday, the IWRC team celebrated Earth Day by rolling up their sleeves and removing 160 pounds of trash from a local creek.🌎 It was the perfect afternoon to enjoy the outdoors, share great company, and make a positive impact on our environment! #EarthDay #WasteReduction

Change is inevitable, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. 🌱💡 The IWRC is here to help your small business adapt and stay compliant in an ever-evolving environmental landscape. Read more in our latest blog: iwrc.uni.edu/blog/general/n… #NavigatingChange #HelpingSmallBusinesses

Yesterday we celebrated our Senior Marketing and Communications Intern, Paige German, on her graduation from the University of Northern Iowa! 🎓Over the past three years, Paige has made outstanding contributions to our team, bringing creativity, dedication, and enthusiasm to ever

Ready to level up your composting game? 🌱 Join the Iowa Composting Council on June 24th in Cedar Rapids for their Compost Operator Renewal Training—your key to staying certified and making a bigger impact in your business and community! Approved by the Iowa DNR for recertificati

We had an amazing day touring Big Grove Brewery’s Iowa City location with IA Energy Efficiency Association members! Big thanks to Ophelia for the awesome tour and all our IAEE members who joined us! Let’s keep pushing for more green innovation in our businesses and communities!

Join Iowa DNR exclusive online session—"EMS Corrective Actions & An EMS Professional Q&A Panel"—on June 25th! Hear directly from EHS pros who've built and managed EMS programs just like yours. Save your spot: nuel.ink/lobwyH

♻️ We're excited to share our recent appearance on Iowa Public Radio's "Talk of Iowa," where we discussed practical and innovative ways to **Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle**—and why it matters for your bottom line and our communities. ♻️Listen here: nuel.ink/6nKvQO

Can You Master the Virtual Paint Booth? Step into the world of virtual reality and try painting TC with the IWRC in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fair. All ages are welcome! Tuesday, August 12 | 10 am-5pm | booth #350

❗Attention Small Quantity Generators (SQGs): The 4-year EPA re-notification requirement for hazardous waste activities is approaching. The next submission deadline is 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 . For assistance, contact the IWRC at 319-273-8905 or [email protected].

Come celebrate the University of Northern Iowa’s 150th Anniversary with the IWRC! Join us for live music, interactive games, delicious food, and a great time! 🎯🧑‍🎨🎊 📍 6114 Chancellor Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

Last weekend, Chris Lampe and Mark Harrington proudly represented STAR4D at the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Conference. They had a fun weekend showcasing STAR4D’s technology, reconnecting with past clients, and building valuable new relationships!

🍻Cheers to Dyersville’s own Textile Brewing Company for reaching Platinum status in the Iowa Green Brewery Certification program! Ready to take your brewery to the next level? Request a Green Brewery audit today and gain your certification! iwrc.uni.edu/food-beverage/… 🌱♻️