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Greening Operations Series: Implementing and Growing a Hospital Recycling Program

November 12, 2010 at 1:00 PM Eastern
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While sustainability initiatives are becoming more and more innovative as hospitals think of new ways to reduce their environmental footprint, setting up a recycling program is often one of the first programs to be implemented in hospitals committed to going green. Recycling is indelibly tied to the concept of greening and the presence (or lack thereof) of a recycling program becomes symbolic of a hospital’s commitment to becoming a more sustainable organization. Staffs increasingly expect to have access to recycling containers at work, as they do at home. So too, hospitals are finding, do patients and visitors. While basic recycling programs are often considered low-hanging fruit, every new initiative needs proper planning and strategy to be successful. And measuring progress has become paramount in validating the commitment of the organization.

2009 IECC Regulation Adoption

Dear All,

Comments regarding the proposed regulations for the 2009 IECC pursuant to NRS 701.220 are now posted on our web site at http://renewableenergy.state.nv.us/energy-efficiency/programs/energy-related-codes.html under RULE MAKING, item III, Comments and Reply Comments.  Interested and affected persons may file reply comments, including proposed language on or before Monday, November 8, 2010.  The Commissioner requests that reply comments be submitted with the comment reply form attached to this e-mail and also available on our web site under Rule Making, item III.

If you should have any questions, please e-mail us at energyefficiency@renewable.nv.gov.

We look forward to hearing from you!

NV State Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority

http://renewableenergy.state.nv.us

(775) 684-5664
Notice of Request for Comments NRS 701-220 IECC 2009

Green nail polish Anyone?

Nail polishes contain a variety of chemicals that can impact the health of the nail salon workers and the environment. New legislation introduced by Supervisor David Chiu aims to recognize nail salons that choose safer nail polishes, such as those that do not contain the “toxic trio” chemicals – toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate. For more information about the toxic trio and efforts to green nail polishes in California, visit CAHealthyNailSalons.org

Take a peek inside the cosmetics industry with the “Story of Cosmetics”

DOE and EPA Release 2011 Annual Fuel Economy Guide

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) today released the 2011 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with information about estimated mileage and fuel costs for model year 2011 vehicles. Choosing the most fuel efficient vehicle in a class will save consumers money and reduce carbon pollution.

“Increasing fuel efficiency is important for our environment, our economy and our health – and it helps families save money at the pump,” EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson said. “This guide will help consumers make the right choice for the environment and for their wallets when buying a car.”

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New! Off-the-Shelf Employee Education Kit

Many of your tenants and employees are already taking steps to be greener at home by choosing energy-efficient lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling systems. But what about going green…at work? Did you know that the average office building wastes 30 percent of the energy it consumes? It’s easy for employees to help eliminate that waste once they know which easy steps to take.

To help our partners educate and activate employees, tenants, and others, EPA has launched an off-the-shelf package of materials for HR professionals who want to encourage employees to save energy while helping their organization’s bottom line. Use this downloadable toolkit to hold and promote a brown bag session to educate employees about energy use, its impact on the environment, and what they can do to help. We provide a complete PowerPoint presentation (with speaker notes) that you can customize, editable flyers to hang around the building to advertise your session, and an email invitation template.

We’ve made it easy to incorporate energy education into your organization’s training program; start engaging those around you to follow your lead and “bring their green to work!” Check out our full energy education toolkit!

Nevada Industry Excellence Manufacturing Conference 2010

Northern Nevada manufacturers are invited to attend this session to explore ways to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of their business, including strategies to reach new market opportunities.

Nevada Industry Excellence, along with its partners will be sharing ideas and solutions with Northern Nevada manufacturers and distributors including:

• Strategies for improving quality and efficiencies
• Managing lean operations
• Opening new markets
• Green & Energy Efficiency
• Accessing financing and essential resources to help grow your business

You will have an opportunity to interact with speakers, other invited experts and service providers to discuss Lean Enterprise, Worker Training, Energy Efficiency in the Manufacturing Environment, and Growth Oriented Strategies. Get first-hand advice from experts who have worked with a variety of industries and major corporations including Starbucks, Taiyo America, Chromalloy, MicroMetl, TMX Inc., B&J Inc., PPG, Sherwin-Williams, Amazon, and many more.

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“Managing Lodging Materials Efficiently, Effectively and Responsibly.”

Please join us on November 10, 2010 from 12:00-1:30 pm (Central)/1:00-2:30 pm (Eastern) for a free webinar.

Learn from your hospitality peers and other experts about opportunities to reduce operating costs, reduce your impacts on the environment, ensure your lodging establishment’s long term sustainability in the community you work in, manage regulatory and corporate/brand expectations and generate public goodwill– all without diminishing the guest experience! This webinar is the sixth in the  “Sustainable Hospitality” webinar series.    Webinar speakers to include: Scott Larsen–General Manager, Holiday Inn Select, San Antonio Texas.  

Please share this information with your networks. My apologies for the cross-postings!

To register, please click on the link:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/161073825

Green your Holiday Season with ENERGY STAR

Whether you are staying home or traveling, there are many ways to save energy and keep more money in your pocket for last minute gifts. By shopping at stores and staying in hotels that have earned the ENERGY STAR label, you can add to these savings.

Through ENERGY STAR, EPA works with nearly 150 retail companies to help them manage energy use, lower utility bills, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ENERGY STAR partners, including JCPenney, Verizon Wireless, Staples, and Target, have more than 900 ENERGY STAR labeled stores in 48 states, making it easy to shop green from coast-to-coast. Choosing ENERGY STAR qualified products as gifts also helps protect the environment. If you’re looking to give someone special a computer this year, look for one that has earned the ENERGY STAR—these models use up to 65 percent less energy than conventional models.

Traveling green this winter is another great way to contribute to the fight against climate change. Before booking, make sure your hotel is ENERGY STAR labeled. Holiday travelers can also bring their green on the road as a hotel guest. Simple actions can add up to big energy and cost savings: turn off the lights and TV when leaving the hotel room, adjust the thermostat to an energy-saving setting so it doesn’t heat or cool the room while empty, unplug electronics such as cell phones chargers and laptops when not in use, open curtains to take advantage of daylight when possible, and re-use linens to save both water and energy.

The EPA wishes you a safe holiday season and hopes you will remember to save energy wherever possible to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions this winter.

Find stores that have earned EPA’s ENERGY STAR: http://www.energystar.gov/LabeledStores

Find hotels that have earned EPA’s ENERGY STAR: http://www.energystar.gov/buildinglist