State of Indiana

09/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/09/2024 09:33

Keynote Speaker Announced for the 27th Annual Pollution Prevention Conference & Tradeshow

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Keynote Speaker Announced for the
27th Annual Pollution Prevention Conference & Tradeshow

Join us and other leaders in sustainability on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Indianapolis Marriott North located at 3645 River Crossing Pkwy.(Keystone at the Crossing) inIndianapolis from 8:30 a.m. to 4:35 p.m.

Sandra Vijn, United States Managing Director for Kipster Farms

Keynote Speaker Announced

Sandra Vijn, Managing Director Kipster U.S., leads the farm's first carbon-neutral egg production facility in the United States.

For over two decades, Vijn worked to advance corporate sustainability and sustainable food systems at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, the Global Reporting Initiative, and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce's Centre for Responsible Business.

Vijn has degrees in Food & Business and International Relations. She grew up on a small tulip farm in the Netherlands and moved to the United States in 2009. She lives with her family in Washington, DC.

Conference Details

Your morning starts with an engaging talk by our keynote speaker followed by two afternoon tracks: Track A - Sustainability & Success Stories and Track B - Water.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: You can receive credits for this event: Drinking Water, Wastewater, Continuing Legal Credits. Certificates of Attendance will be provided for those who also want to use this conference for credit toward professional certifications such as a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.

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The Indiana Partners for Sustainability (formerly the Indiana Partners for Pollution Prevention)is an organization comprised of Indiana businesses, industries, and nonprofit organizations that partner to promote pollution prevention and environmental stewardship in the state.

2024 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence

IDEM will present the 2024 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence during a morning session.

Presented annually since 1994, the Governor's Awards recognize Indiana citizens, government agencies, businesses, organizations, and educational institutions for outstanding achievements that positively impact Indiana's environment. The awards increase awareness of effective environmental practices and encourages implementation of sustainability efforts throughout our state.