The Business Environmental Program provides free and confidential environmental management assistance to business and government operations in Nevada. The Program specializes in cost effective strategies to reduce hazardous materials and waste generation, conserve water and energy, minimize air emissions, and maintain compliance with environmental requirements. The program provides training, on-site consultation, assistance over the phone and through its website and publications.
Consumers Can Enjoy More Bulb Choices, More Energy Bill Savings www.lumennow.org Washington, D.C., October 19, 2011 – Energy-efficient lighting means more options and more savings. The more energy-efficient light bulbs U.S. consumers use in their homes, the greater the savings – $50 to more than $100 a year per household. Those are key messages that...
The federal Energy Star program, one of the favorite targets of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and other government investigators, is cleaning up its act, according to the most recent GAO report. But in interviews, representatives of industry associations and companies said they were worried about the increasing cost of being an Energy Star...
The number of people in the world is expected to reach 7 billion by the end of October 2011. Our rate of increase continues to slow from the high point of over 2 percent in 1968. Still, this year’s 1.1 percent increase means some 78 million people will be added to the global population in...
Over the past decade, hotel companies have implemented programs to reduce the waste generated and the energy used in their daily operations. Many have been successful in saving both resources and money as well as attracting environmentally conscious guests; however, the industry as a whole has yet to make sustainability an integral part of its...
Hello, The National Sustainable Lodging Network has now reached over 275 members. As many of you begin to explore the site, you may have questions about how to use some of the features so that you can contribute content, share information, and make connections with your peers. We’ve tried to anticipate these questions by providing...
Trends Include 170% Increase In Toxicity Listings Since 2006 SAN FRANCISCO— More of California’s waterways are impaired than previously known, according to a list of polluted waterways submitted by the state to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and finalized by the agency today. Increased water monitoring data shows the number of rivers, streams and lakes...
Its purpose is to provide timely authorization for discharges to Waters of the United States. This general permit establishes Notice of Intent (NOI) requirements, water quality limitations, prohibitions and management practices for five (5) separate discharge categories. NVG201000 authorizes water discharges associated with various activities; it was developed to authorize a range of De Minimis...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is inviting small businesses to participate in a review panel focusing on formaldehyde. The agency plans to implement regulations for the new Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, enacted in July 2010.The proposed regulation will establish limits for composite wood products (hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard) so these...
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