Through a federally funded initiative, PRI engineers have helped rural manufacturing companies to improve efficiencies in electricity, natural gas, compressed air, water, hazardous materials, wastes, and environmental health. In 11 years of the program, the 170 companies that followed PRI recommendations reduced hazardous waste generation by 817,000 pounds, solid waste generation by nearly 33 million
Topic: Engagement
Traveling Science Center
PRI’s Traveling Science Center (TSC) is a 320-square-foot mobile classroom featuring exhibits on biodiversity, natural and cultural resources, and environmental stewardship. Established in 2006, the TSC travels to schools and communities across Illinois, providing a hands-on educational experience for visitors through interchangeable information panels, interactive displays, props and handouts. To date, it has provided programs
Technical Assistance Program
PRI’s Technical Assistance Program provides assessment and consulting services that help companies and communities become more competitive and resilient with sustainable practices, technologies, and solutions. Recent Chicagoland partners have included Argonne National Lab, Northwestern University, and Brookfield Zoo. For more than a decade, TAP has helped rural manufacturing companies improve efficiencies in electricity, natural gas,