Sustainability – Business Environmental Program

New Sustainable Nation PODCAST Available

May 26, 2021

Tabitha Upshaw – NI Senior Director of Brand, Reputation & Impact As Senior Director of Brand, Reputation & Impact, Tabitha Upshaw leads NI’s global Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, where purpose and social impact meet brand. A seasoned marketing and nonprofit leader, Tabitha has worked at the intersection of brand and corporate citizenship for more than 10 years, helping organizations use their strengths and innovative spirit to be a powerful force for good. Tabitha Upshaw Joins Sustainable Nation to …

WEBINAR: Greening Your Bottom Line in the Food and Beverage Business – Friday, May 21st

May 20, 2021

Date: May 21, 2021 Time: 10:00am Format: Webinar Fee: Free Registration: SIgn-Up Join food and beverage businesses around the country to learn new ways to use less toxic cleaning and disinfection products while maintaining food safety. Experts will also review the safety of products and explore how businesses can use cleaning and disinfection products more efficiently and effectively. This event is part of a series of webinars, supported by the US Environmental Protection Agency and hosted by the Center for Energy …

NEW PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: Sustainable Nation Podcast Now Available Through BEP

May 5, 2021

The Nevada Business Environmental Program is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Sustainable Nation podcast. In this podcast hosted by Josh Prigge, founder and CEO of Sustridge Sustainability Consulting, global thought leaders are interviewed to get their take on current environmental sustainability issues and to discuss initiatives their organizations are taking to advance sustainability. Listen in for new ideas and advice for your business by checking out the latest podcast, an interview with Ratish Namboothiry. Mr. Namboothiry is the Director of Innovation for Good & Sustainability at Kohler …

Healthier, Greener Cleaning Products Now on the EPA’s List-N: Disinfectants for Coronavirus

February 19, 2021

It has been almost a year since we first started shutting down businesses and schools while we also started cleaning and wiping down everything from doorknobs to groceries to pens. In that time, US EPA, along with the cleaning products industry, has ramped up product testing to test directly against SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus that causes COVID-19). While there are hundreds of products of products now listed on US EPA’s List N as effective against SARS-CoV-2, some have shown safer than others for …

Energy Efficiency Incentives for 2021

March 19, 2021February 8, 2021

The first month of 2021 is almost over. Now is the time to consider applying for rebates and incentives to help your company fund its energy initiatives. Whether the plan is to install a renewable energy system, upgrade heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to high efficiency systems or replace older lighting with LEDs, there are incentives that can help your company save money and contribute to your sustainability and energy goals. For rural small businesses and agricultural producers, …