Daily Archives: January 13, 2009

Agricultural Plastics Product Stewardship Workshop, Feb 22-24, 2009

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Laura B.

The first ever PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP focusing on agricultural films and other “ag” plastics will be held as part of the annual conference of The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance (TPSA), Feb 22-24 2009, at the Hotel Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico. … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenBuzz

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Firms Partnering with EPA Recycle More Than 66.5M Pounds of Electronics in 2008 http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2009/01/09/firms-recycle-electronics The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported the tally yesterday and said it represents a 30 percent year-over-year increase in the amount of consumer electronics recycled by … Continue reading →

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National Middle School Green Competition Urges Kids to Change Their Communities In 2009

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Now in the final months for entries, the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge is encouraging middle school students across the United States to kick off 2009 by “going green” and implementing environmental change in … Continue reading →

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FY 2010 ESTCP Proposal Solicitation Released

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Laura B.

ESTCP is seeking innovative environmental technology demonstrations as candidates for funding. The solicitation for the FY 2010 ESTCP program was released on January 8, 2009. This solicitation is open to both federal and non-federal organizations. The due date for all … Continue reading →

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USA's trashed TVs, computer monitors can make toxic mess

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in USA Today. Hong Kong intercepted and returned 41 ship containers to U.S. ports this year because they carried tons of illegal electronics waste from the U.S., according to the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department. By … Continue reading →

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Greening and Sustainability: A Growing Imperative Across Health Care Sectors

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Deloitte LLP believes that greening efforts in health care organizations are appropriate and necessary for two reasons: They are good business and they are the right thing to do for employees and communities. Based on our Firms’ experiences and observations, there … Continue reading →

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Business Takes a Lead on Sustainable Consumption

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Business can play a leading role in fostering more sustainable consumption patterns, according to a report released today by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The report, Sustainable Consumption: Facts and trends from a business perspective ( 1.3 MB), … Continue reading →

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2008 Green Cleaning Award Winners Announced

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the special section of American College & University. Many entrants of the 2008 Green Cleaning Award for Schools & Universities are in the first few years of their green-cleaning programs and are initiating new ideas, thinking outside the box, … Continue reading →

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Lighten Up in '09: Shoppers Guide to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story from the Environmental Working Group. Resolving to save money? And the planet? Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs promise a win-win: according to the industry and U.S. government’s Energy Star program, which promotes CFL bulbs and other … Continue reading →

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ADA, NACWA to Help Monitor Amalgam Program

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Water & Wastewater News. On Dec. 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the American Dental Association (ADA) and the National Association of Clean Water Agencies … Continue reading →

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