Green Enterprise Development Services
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Green Enterprise Development was designed by Purdue’s Technical Assistance Program for manufacturers and others interested in learning how to apply sustainable, environmentally friendly practices in the workplace. Expect fun, fast paced workshops that combine classroom-style learning with interactive "live" simulations.


Level 1: Green Generalist Training (Green 101)
One-Day Workshop / $395 per workshop / Appropriate for the entire workforce

Learn green concepts, key environmental issues facing manufacturers, and the components of sustainability during a one-day interactive workshop.


Level 2: Green Specialist Certificate Series
One-Day Workshop / $395 per workshop / Appropriate for engineers, green team participants
and environmental managers


Green Specialist Modules Include:

  • Dumpster Dive: Learn fundamentals of solid waste streams and their sources by focusing on the 4Rs — Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
  • Sustainability into Practice: Develop the business case for implementing a comprehensive environmental management or sustainability program.
  • Energy Management: Learn how to manage energy usage and invest in energy efficiency to cut energy costs and reduce carbon footprint.
  • H20 Conserve: Learn lower-cost and conservation principles/practices in operation and design of water systems.
  • Pollution Solutions: Learn how to improve mission control and environmental management systems, and new technologies to reduce air pollution.
  • Green Chemistry: Learn how to apply green chemistry principles and techniques throughout the business.

Specialist I:
Complete three of six modules.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Specialist II:
Complete all six modules - become eligible for
the Green Exam with accreditation through SME.
Ask us for more details.


Level 3: Waste Stream Mapping
Two-Day Workshop / $790 per person / Appropriate for engineers, green team participants and environmental managers

Learn how to enable visualization of how processes create waste and where opportunities exist to reduce or eliminate waste, thereby helping the environment.