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  • October 3, 2018

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    NYSP2I joins regional businesses in new initiative

    The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is sponsoring an effort by regional business and community leaders to help companies establish best practices when it comes to workforce operations, community impact and environmental stewardship.
  • August 24, 2018

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    RIT garners record $78 million in research funding

    RIT’s sponsored research portfolio grew in fiscal year 2018, reaching a record $78 million in funding. RIT received 340 new awards and had a record 333 principal investigators associated with active research awards.
  • July 10, 2018

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    RIT to continue to lead Pollution Prevention Institute

    An RIT-led consortium has won a $19.5 million, five-year award from the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation to operate the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, allowing RIT to continue to lead important environmental projects and initiatives.
  • September 15, 2017

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    NYSP2I marks 10th anniversary with events

    The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is hosting three events across New York state to highlight its economic, environmental and social impacts on the state.
  • November 22, 2016

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    NYSP2I names Community Grants Program winners

    The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has announced awardees of its 2016-17 Community Grants Program as part of its efforts to improve the health and environmental quality of New York state.
  • April 26, 2016

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    NYSP2I hosts student R&D competition

    The fifth annual Research and Development student competition, held on Earth Day, April 22, recognized both graduate- and undergraduate-level sustainability projects.
  • January 19, 2016

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    Former Kodak exec to lead NYSP2I

    Recognized environmental leader Charles Ruffing has been named the new director of the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute.