IWRC

The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC), based at the University of Northern Iowa, is a nationally recognized organization providing environmental consulting, education, training, and technical assistance. It helps Iowa businesses and other organizations understand and reduce their environmental impacts, with dedicated support for small businesses.

IWRC’s environmental and compliance services include monitoring, compliance tracking, on-site audits, permit assistance, regulatory guidance, and support adopting waste-reduction technologies. Its free, confidential consultations can help businesses meet environmental requirements and improve operations. The center also offers energy-efficiency assistance, including on-site audits and educational resources to reduce energy use and costs.

For food, beverage, and organics businesses, IWRC provides waste audits, training, composting and waste-prevention guidance, and support for diverting organic materials from landfills. Its Iowa Green Brewery Certification program recognizes breweries’ environmental efforts. IWRC also delivers customized painter training, including online and hands-on options, to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and support regulatory compliance.