News

April 26, 2016

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.
February 22, 2016

NYSP2I announces Community Grants Program winners

The Community Grants Program provides organizations and governments financial assistance for projects that promote pollution-prevention practices.
January 19, 2016

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.
September 1, 2015

NYSP2I leads paper mill sustainability initiative

A multi-agency effort led by NYSP2I has resulted in toxic chemical reduction and improvements to energy and water usage and operational costs at pulp and paper mills.
April 23, 2015

NYSP2I announces winners of student competition

The Research and Development student competition and K-12 student poster competition provides students across the state the opportunity to solve sustainability issues.
March 9, 2015

NYSP2I launches supply chain website

The Sustainable Supply Chain Information Hub provides businesses with a resource on the benefits of supply chain sustainability and how to implement sustainable practices.
January 14, 2015

NYSP2I announces R&D competition finalists

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute at RIT has announced the awardees of its fourth annual NYSP2I Research and Development Student Competition.
September 26, 2014

NYSP2I hosts ‘Greenovate NYS’ contest

The fourth annual student competition provides students across the state the opportunity to green their campuses or their local communities.
July 14, 2014

Pollution Prevention Institute awards grants

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute awarded $455,000 to six projects to help New York companies remain competitive while reducing their environmental footprint.
September 6, 2013

NYSP2I accepting grant applications

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, housed at RIT, provides financial and technical assistance for projects that promote pollution prevention practices.
August 2, 2013

Pollution Prevention Institute honors paper mill

Potsdam Specialty Paper received the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute’s Advancement in Cleaner Production Award for reducing waste and energy usage.
March 21, 2013

Pollution Prevention Institute offers funding

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has awarded $419,000 to fund research and development projects to help companies reduce their environmental footprint.