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...
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. ...
“Clean” Nanoscale Production Not Always a Reality
New research published in a special issue of the Journal of Industrial Ecology shows that environmental gains derived from the use of nanomaterials may be offset in part by the processes used to manufacture them. The studies highlight the need for improved efficiency in nanoscale material manufacturing to reduce energy use, emissions, solid waste and the use of toxic input materials....
EPA: Industry Makes Green While Going Green
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reveals that major manufacturing and business sectors are improving environmental performance to cut waste, improve economic competitiveness and gain other important benefits. ...
Environmental Protection Takes Flight at Sikorsky
The company that builds Black Hawk helicopters is on the flight path to reducing its environmental impact while keeping employees safe today, tomorrow and beyond...
Emergency Response for the Multicultural Work Force
Cultural diversity is emerging as one of the most challenging issues in the workplace today. Yet many employers are not prepared to deal with it, nor...
CEMEX Ties Growth to Concrete Environmental Solutions
When you think of hot companies or business sectors in the 1990s, cement probably doesn't come to mind. During that decade, however, CEMEX, S.A. of Monterrey,...
