Sustainability


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The Benefits of Supplemental Environmental Projects

Two case studies illustrate how companies found in violation of environmental law can offset some of the costs associated with financial penalties.

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The Proper Package for Fluorescent Lamps

Energy-saving fluorescent lamps pose mercury vapor risks when broken and require special packaging for their transport to recycling facilities.

Sustainable Construction Waste Management Most Important Green Building Practice

According to a new report from McGraw-Hill Construction, customer demands and regulatory pressures are driving green building construction.

Idaho Animal Feeding Operations Permit Open for Comment

Under the new EPA-issued permit, CAFO owners and operators must submit a nutrient management plan for review

Agency Spends $3 M for 21 Methane Projects in 11 Countries

The Methane to Markets program promotes the cost-effective, near-term recovery and use of methane and has 31 partner governments and more than 900 private- sector participants.



Ashtabula River Cleanup Moves toward Restoration

EPA's Great Lakes Legacy Act project is in its final phase, contributing habitat for fish spawning, waterfowl, and other aquatic organisms.

Philadelphia Tree Planting Part of Skyline Initiative

City will pilot EPA initiative as part of its sustainability framework.

Aqua Pennsylvania Gets Stimulus Funds for Solar Farm

Company chair says combination of solar power for water treatment makes "perfect sense."

GE Gathers Leaders to Consider Water Reuse Initiatives

Company says it has developed an exclusive online forum to continue the discussion on "From Used to Useful."

Biosolids Drying-Electric Generation Facility Starts Up

The first-of-its-kind system in the United States has scheduled a grand opening for Nov. 18 at the Toland Road Sanitary Landfill in Santa Paula, Calif.

Portable Farms Claims It Can Solve Problems

The company says a single 10,000 square foot Aquaponics System can bring vegetables and fish to feed the hungry with a small environmental footprint.

Sustainable Water Treatment Is a Three Part Effort

Sulphide-precipitation and ion-exchange technologies can help companies meet the environmental, economic and social drivers of sustainability.

Sen. Crapo Named River Champion for 2009

Sixteen rivers within the Owyhee Canyonlands have been protected in the Omnibus Public Land Management Act.

Energy Star Hits 1 Million Mark for Homes

Houston, Dallas and Las Vegas top the list for most Energy Star homes.

UK Centre Uses Coating on Nanoparticles to Form Solid Residue

Technique could keep nanoparticles out of the effluent stream, researchers suggest.