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Environmental Consultation and Education

The IWRC is a nationally recognized organization at the University of Northern Iowa devoted to environmental consulting, assistance, training and education for entities with environmental impact or need.

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Environmental Assistance

Environmental assistance helps your Iowa small businesses meet regulations through monitoring, compliance tracking, on-site audits, permit assistance, and deploying new technologies to help you reduce and reuse waste.
 

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Energy Efficiency

Free on-site energy efficiency technical assistance and educational materials help your Iowa small businesses reduce energy consumption and costs through energy audits and efficiency education, improving both sustainability and profitability.
 

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Food, Beverage and Organics

Focused on diverting organic waste from landfills through solutions like anaerobic digestion, composting, and waste prevention. Audits, training, regulatory guidance, and the Iowa Green Brewery Certification are some of the services you can expect.
 

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Painter Training
 

Improve your production efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure regulatory compliance. Customized training for diverse industries can boost your productivity, minimize defects, and can be conducted on-site or at our facility.
 

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IWRC Latest Posts

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Rota, Spain: A Unique Hub for U.S. Military Equipment Painting

Two continents, multiple connecting flights and 15hrs and 35 minutes is all it takes to connect Rota, Spain to Cedar Falls,…
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PRESS RELEASE: Big Grove Des Moines certified Platinum

Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Des Moines has achieved platinum level certification from the Iowa Green Brewery…
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Exile Brewing Co. Wins Award at 2024 World Beer Cup

Often referred to as “The Olympics of Beer,” the World Beer Cup recognizes international brewing excellence. See which Iowa…

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