Resources and Webinars
From upcoming or recorded webinars and workshops to quarterly newsletters, the resources included on this page are for anyone who is interested in pollution prevention.
Webinars and Workshops
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's (TDEC) Pollution Prevention (P2) Program team hosts free, expert-led webinars and workshops for Tennessee’s manufacturers who are interested in pollution prevention and sustainable practices. Although the topics are industry-focused, the webinars are open to all who are interested.
If you have any questions or suggestions for future topics, please contact Caleb Powell at (615) 920-9429 or Caleb.Powell@tn.gov.
Upcoming Webinars
Topics are subject to change
Materials Reuse in Tennessee Industry: Opportunities in the Plastics Recycling Supply Chain
Date and Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Central Time
Speakers
Vaughn Cassidy, TDEC, Industrial Waste Management Coordinator
Matthew Korey, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, R&D Associate Staff
Description
The reuse and recycling of high-value materials has proven profitable for manufacturers in Tennessee—but most plastics have yet to achieve the same success. Although plastics are recyclable at large scales in Tennessee, many industries still struggle to identify profitable opportunities from waste plastics or access lower-cost recycled materials. Vaughn Cassidy and Dr. Matthew Korey will identify plastics recycling supply chain opportunities and highlight successful material reuse projects across the state.
Registration
Better Building, Better Plants Initiative
Date
June, 2026
Description
Speakers will share helpful information on Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Better Buildings, Better Plants program. This program works with leading U.S. manufacturers and wastewater treatment agencies to set ambitious energy, water, and waste goals. By partnering with industry, the Better Plants Program aims to help leading manufacturers boost efficiency, increase reliability, and strengthen economic competitiveness.
Zero Waste for Community Events
Date
August, 2026
Description
Tennessee has declared October 27 as Zero Waste Day, and it's an excellent opportunity for your facility to provide recycling events for your employees and local community. Join our webinar to learn more about Zero Waste Day and resources that are available to ensure your event is a success.
Empowering Floor Employees: Real Stories of Operation Efficiencies
Date
October, 2026
Description
TDEC's Pollution Prevention team learns valuable tips and tricks from our site visits to manufacturers throughout Tennessee. In this webinar, we will share those tips and tricks with you, in case they would work well at your facility.
Previous Webinars
February 18, 2026
Energy Assessments Exposed: What We See Most and Why It Matters
February 19, 2025
Environmental Regulatory Deadlines
May 21, 2025
Waste Reduction and Efficiency in Paint Spraying
February 14, 2024
The Ins and Outs of Land Application in Tennessee
April 10, 2024
How to Incorporate Sustainability Concepts into your Business
June 5, 2024
Anaerobic Digestion
September 18, 2024
Fleet Electrification and Automation in Tennessee
October 23, 2023
2023 Pollution Prevention Workshop
January 11, 2023
Overview of Ducks Unlimited, Corporate Partnership Opportunities, and Carbon/Water Programs
April 12, 2023
Protecting Tennessee's Natural Resources
July 12, 2023
TVA EnergyRight - Your Partner for Energy Efficiency Improvements
September 29, 2023
2023 Pollution Prevention Virtual Workshop
October 11, 2023
The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council Webinar
February 22, 2022
Hosted in Partnership with Tennessee Recycling Coalition
Recycling Equipment Innovation Advanced Robotic Technology
February 23, 2022
Advanced Energy and How It is Helping Bridgestone Meet its Sustainability Goals
TGSP Pollution Prevention Roundtables
OSP received a grant to offer technical assistance to Tennessee manufacturers and hosted two roundtables in April 2022 to discuss the Toxic Release Inventory survey results.
May 11, 2022
Compressed Air and Cooling Best Practices Webinar
September 21, 2022
Helping Businesses Become Carbon Confident
April 21, 2021
Hosted in Partnership with Tennessee Recycling Coalition
Brown Forman's Zero Waste Program
May 19th, 2021
Hosted in Partnership with Tennessee Recycling Coalition
Composting with Gypsum
September 15, 2021
2021 Pollution Prevention Summer Webinar Series
#1 - Legislative Updates
September 22, 2021
2021 Pollution Prevention Summer Webinar Series
#2 - TDEC Air, Land, & Water Permitting Program Updates
September 23rd, 2021
Hosted in Partnership with Tennessee Recycling Coalition
Implementing a Strategic Rebranding Campaign for Recycling
September 29, 2021
2021 Pollution Prevention Summer Webinar Series
#3 - DOE Low Carbon Pilot Project
September 24, 2020
Hosted in Partnership with Tennessee Recycling Coalition and TerraCycle
Solutions for Hard-to-Recycle Materials
August 19, 2020
Reporting and Pollution Prevention Calculators - Workshop
August 13, 2020
Hosted in Partnership with Tennessee Recycling Coalition
Explore and Learn about La-Z-Boy’s Zero Waste to Landfill Journey at their Dayton, TN Facility
August 12, 2020
Your Manufacturing Neighbors and Pollution Prevention Best Practices - Workshop
July 30, 2020
Hosted in Partnership with Tennessee Recycling Coalition
Building Demand for Recycled Materials in Tennessee
June 17, 2020
At-Home Gardening and Backyard Composting
March 26, 2020
Toxic Release Inventory Database and Case Study
Newsletters
Use the tabs below to select a year, then click the links to be directed to a PDF version of the quarterly newsletter.
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