Nancy Crickman

Impact NV to Hold ConveneNV 2025 Sustainability Summit 

October 16th, 2:30 – 6:30 PM, Horseshow Las Vegas Registration Now Open! ConveneNV is ImpactNV’s annual event that brings together the public sector, nonprofits and private industry to talk about, explore, celebrate and move forward sustainability in Nevada. This year’s theme, “Impact through Action: Building a Sustainable Nevada Through Collaboration,” reflects the urgent need for bold, community-driven solutions in a time of uncertainty. With shifting priorities and fewer resources on the horizon, it’s more important than ever for Nevada to lead …

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Save the Date! Reno Startup Week September 29 – October 3

Reno Startup Week is just around the corner! This community-driven event is dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit in Reno. The week will offer a variety of workshops, activities, discussions, and networking opportunities to foster innovation and collaboration among entrepreneurs of all stages. Mark your calendars for September 29th through October 3rd.

Updated Webpage for Hazardous Waste Cleanups

Looking for technical assistance on hazardous waste cleanups? EPA updated its Hazardous Waste Cleanup Training webpage to offer the tools and resources you may need for a cleanup. Additionally, EPA recently created a searchable database of over 200 hazardous waste cleanup resources to help answer your hazardous waste cleanup questions.  

e-Manifest User Fees for FY 2026/FY 2027

EPA has posted the FY 2026/FY 2027 e-Manifest user fees: Submission Type Fee Image Only $25.00 Data + Image $7.00 Electronic/Hybrid $5.00 Note that the fees are part of a phased approach to transition away from paper manifests and implement fully electronic manifesting infrastructure. If your facility does not already have a user account in RCRAInfo to be able to use e-Manifest, register today and contact BEP for assistance with registration. 

US EPA Introduces Model Recycling Toolkit

Are you interested in starting a recycling program at your company? The US EPA  Model Recycling Program Toolkit is an interactive collection of materials that can help states, local governments, schools, nonprofit organizations and companies create effective programs for recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, reuse, repair and waste reduction.  Materials in the toolkit can help communities increase participation in recycling programs and reduce contamination in the recycling stream. The kit includes:

Celebrate Earth Month

April 22, 2025 is Earth Day!  And, April is Earth Month so it’s great time to create and implement environmental sustainability strategies for your business that go beyond compliance and save you money. Operating in a more efficient manner can lower costs, reduce risks, improve operational efficiency, and increase employee and customer loyalty. It will also prepare your business to be more resilient to be prepared for extreme drought, heat, and wildfire smoke. Let BEP help your organization chart your …

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Follow Us! BEP Now on Bluesky!

You can now connect with us on Bluesky Social for the latest updates on environmental regulations, compliance tips, and resources for Nevada businesses. Follow us at our handle, @nvbep, to stay informed!

Red Tape Hotline

Do you have a concern with a Federal regulation? If you do, you can reach out to the US Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy’s Red Tape Hotline. As the watchdog for small businesses in the regulatory process, the Office of Advocacy works to restrain regulation that imposes excessive costs on small businesses. Email RedTape@sba.gov or call 800-827-5722 and press option 3.