Environment - Green
Safety 2009: The Corporate Responsibility Revolution
During his keynote speech at ASSE Safety 2009, Tim Sanders, former Yahoo chief solutions officer, stressed that corporate social responsibility – which he defined in part as “do no harm, but do some good” – is a strategic component that influences a company’s success...
DOL Announces $500 Million in Grants for Green Job Training
On June 24, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced five grant competitions, totaling $500 million, to fund projects that prepare workers for green jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries...
NIOSH Initiative Focuses on Worker Safety and Health in Green Jobs
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is launching a new initiative with its partners to highlight the importance of incorporating worker safety and health into green jobs and environmental sustainability...
AIHce: Sustainable Development Beyond Borders
Sustainable development is more than a greening trend and instead reflects the core ways of making decisions, according to keynote speaker Edward L. Quevedo, JD, at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce) in Toronto....
House Energy Committee Passes Clean Energy Legislation
On May 21, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee approved The American Clean Energy and Security Act, legislation described as a comprehensive approach to America’s energy policy and a clean energy economy....
Earth Day: Pelosi Advocates for Clean Energy Legislation
On April 21, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, several House chairmen and agriculture, business, faith and environmental leaders spoke about clean energy legislation, stressing that green job creation and clean energy is vital to the nation’s economic health. ...
Earth Day: EDF Recognizes Environmental Innovations
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) recently highlighted environmental innovations that can help companies cut costs, create business opportunities and carve out competitive advantages in a challenging economy....
CSPA Honors Earth Day With Commitment to Green Chemistry
In honor of Earth Day, the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA), representing the makers of household, institutional and industrial products, shares its commitment to the development of green chemical technology ...
Earth Day: Go Green and Save Green with These Tax Tips
Going green is not only environmentally friendly, but it also can be friendly to your wallet. The recently passed American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act offers many eco-friendly tax breaks for 2009 as part of the stimulus package, according to the Illinois CPA Society....
National Coalition Launches Campaign to Restore Manufacturing Jobs
On April 15, the Apollo Alliance released a comprehensive roadmap for rebuilding U.S. manufacturing capacity to meet the clean energy needs of the future and to restore millions of American jobs....
April 6-12 is National Cell Phone Recycling Week
EPA is launching National Cell Phone Recycling Week April 6-12 in a joint effort between the agency’s Plug-In To eCycling program and leading cell phone manufacturers, retailers and service providers to increase national awareness about the importance of cell phone recycling....
Turning Brown to Green
What savvy EHS professionals need to know about dealing with today's soil and groundwater contamination issues to turn a problem site into a site. These...
Active Agenda: Mindfulness
Thomas Edison's observation above helps to explain why some people do not recognize the Active Agenda project. The free nature of the project creates...
Pennsylvania DEP Offers Energy Workshops for Small Businesses
Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will provide free workshops this spring to help small- and medium-sized businesses across the state reduce energy costs and increase profits....
“LEED” the Way With Green Design
Industry sources estimate that U.S. health care facilities spend approximately $5.3 billion annually for energy costs alone, and hospital administrators planning ahead for a new facility would face considerable escalation of such costs for the foreseeable future. A new whitepaper details how seeking systematic reductions in energy use by following Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria, as Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) did, is one way to effectively combat rising energy costs....
Shoe Charity Encourages Manufacturers, Employees to Recycle Safety Footwear
The charity Soles4Souls Inc. seeks safety footwear – either directly from manufacturers or from employees who are required to wear safety shoes – to donate to people in need....
Embracing “Green” Manufacturing Processes Can Win Over Regulators, Cut Costs
From basic measures like composting cafeteria waste to large-scale technology programs such as recovering metal from used computers, manufacturers around the world are incorporating environmental sustainability in day-to-day operations....
Resolutions For “Green” New Year
A white Christmas is nice, but if you're dreaming of a "green" new year, St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., has some easy ways to make it a reality....
Obama Nominates Rep. Hilda Solis for Labor Secretary
On Dec. 19, President-elect Barack Obama announced he is nominating United States Congresswoman Hilda Solis, D-Calif., as Secretary of Labor....
Practical Tips for Going Green This Holiday Season
Add more “green” to the season by taking some simple steps to prevent waste, reuse materials and save energy while preparing, celebrating and recovering from the holidays....
Real or Fake: Which Christmas Tree is More Eco-Friendly?
Christmas trees come in many shapes and sizes, offering consumers an array of choices to make the season bright. But one expert cautions that when it comes to environmental impact, not every holiday tree is created equal. ...
Survey: Workers Risk Injury By Not Wearing PPE
U.S. workers are risking workplace injuries by not complying with important safety procedures, according to a new survey released by Kimberly-Clark Professional....
Report: Congressional Seats Won on “Bold, Progressive” Agenda
Twenty-six of the 29 Democratic candidates who won seats previously held by Republicans in the House and Senate championed bold, progressive economic positions, according to a report released by the Campaign for America’s Future (CAF). The report shows that these progressive candidates’ victories represent a swing to the left of 34 votes in the House and 10 in the Senate, reflecting a clear mandate for progressive change....
New Guidelines Encourage Responsible Recycling of Electronics
EPA, as part of a group of recycling stakeholders, developed the new guide “Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices for Use in Accredited Certification Programs for Electronics Recyclers” to promote better environmental, worker safety and public health practices for electronics recyclers....
Creating a Greener Company Culture: The Importance of Energy Efficiency in Business
Escalating energy prices have given corporate leaders a wake-up call to devise ways to conserve energy. Energy efficiency is evolving from a corporate concept to a priority item on the CEO's agenda. ...
