Pollution Prevention Resource Center

08/27/2026

Wondering if the Pacific Northwest Pretreatment Workshop is right for you? Here are three reasons to attend.

October 28-30 in Bend, Oregon. Learn more here: https://www.westernstatesalliance.org/events/2026pnpw

08/20/2026

We’re thrilled to share the venue for the 2026 Pacific Northwest Pretreatment Workshop!

Join us at the beautiful Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, Oregon, for 2.5 days of technical training, networking, and CEU's. Relax in the barrel sauna, take a dip in the Deschutes River, or simply unwind by the fire after a full day of learning.

Book your stay today using our discounted group rate! The rate is available on a first-come, first-served basis through September 29.
Learn more here: https://www.westernstatesalliance.org/events/2026pnpw

07/20/2026

What do microplastics, data centers, and tire dust all have in common?

These are some of the most pressing issues in pollution prevention and topics that will be explored at our upcoming pollution prevention roundtable, P2 West. Join environmental professionals from across the country for expert led sessions addressing these issues and much more! September 22-24 in Portland, Oregon.

Visit the event page to see the full agenda and learn more: https://www.pprc.org/upcomingevents

07/16/2026

Interested in water quality, water treatment systems, and environmental best management practices to keep our water infrastructure safe and functioning? Join us at the Pacific Northwest Pretreatment Workshop, Oct 28-30 in Bend, Oregon!

Industrial pretreatment is our primary focus, but a wide range of water treatment and wastewater topics will be explored. Earn wastewater CEUs, learn about current concerns and initiatives, and advance your water knowledge alongside likeminded peers. Check out the event page to learn more:

Expanding Horizons: Join us for two and a half days of technical training focused on innovating for compliance, protecting our waters, and building resilient programs.

05/27/2026

The IS conference agenda is LIVE! Check it out on the event page and join us at this groundbreaking event next month in Vancouver, WA.

This conference will offer local innovation tours, case studies from Denmark and the Pacific Northwest, and insights on how to drive successful IS initiatives through a variety of curated sessions. It will be led by experts from both the public and private sector with facilitated networking opportunities woven into the schedule. Check out the full agenda and register here: https://www.sustaininfrastructure.org/is-conference-2026

03/18/2026

Jacobs is a leader in innovative solutions and sustainability around the world. From modernizing manufacturing to elevating wastewater systems, Jacobs projects push the limits of what is possible. A regional highlight is Seattle's newly revitalized waterfront, which offers multimodal infrastructure, over 100,000 new trees and plants, and a clear reconnection of the city to its iconic waterfront space. We are honored to partner with Jacobs at the upcoming Industrial Symbiosis Conference, June 28-30 in Vancouver, Washington.

Check out the event page, where you can learn more and register today. The early bird discount for registration will end on 3/27!

https://www.sustaininfrastructure.org/conference

03/09/2026

Calling all wastewater professionals! We've got a heavy hitting FOG Forum planned for next month in Hood River. Join your peers from the region and earn CEUs at this 2 day technical training event.

Check out the event page to see the agenda and register: https://www.westernstatesalliance.org/events/2026fogforum

Join us for a two day training and networking event focused on FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) and its impacts on water infrastructure. The Forum is designed to train wastewater and pretreatment professionals, plumbers and adjacent industries on the latest in FOG issues and solutions.

02/17/2026

We are honored to partner with Scan Design Foundation for the inaugural Industrial Symbiosis Conference. SDF's mission is to advance Danish American relations by supporting cultural exchanges focused on environmental sustainability​.

Held in Vancouver, WA, June 28-30, the conference will serve as a platform for attendees to learn from top innovators from Denmark, the world leader in industrial symbiosis. Learn more and register for this groundbreaking event on the event page: https://www.sustaininfrastructure.org/conference

02/04/2026

What is Industrial Symbiosis? Industrial symbiosis (IS), pioneered in Denmark, is a ground-breaking, triple-bottom-line approach to infrastructure and economic development, where one sector’s wastes – energy, water, materials – become valuable resources for other operations.

Check out this article to learn how bipartisan leadership in Washington is driving industrial symbiosis policy breakthroughs and converting waste into valuable resources while reducing pollution: https://www.sustaininfrastructure.org/industrial-symbiosis-sb5345

Join us in June for the inaugural Industrial Symbiosis Conference, in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure, where we'll dive deeper into IS policy updates, innovations, and key insights that can steer the future of our region. Learn more on the event page: https://www.sustaininfrastructure.org/conference