Kimberly-Clark Named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

Andrea IFMA — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:46:26 +0000

For the second consecutive year, K-C will be recognized for its energy management practices and commitment to sustainable operations, resulting in significant energy and financial savings.

by Andrea IFMA

NSA Facility Recycling Efforts

AnneTFM — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:49:31 +0000

Armstrong World Industries has named the National Security Agency (NSA) in Ft. Meade, MD as its 2009 Ceiling Recycler of the Year.

by AnneTFM

Hearing Protection Labeling

AnneTFM — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:26:33 +0000

The National Hearing Conservation Association recently submitted input to the EPA on pending legislation addressing the labeling of hearing protection devices.

by AnneTFM

EPA Looks At Use Of Recycled Tires

AnneTFM — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:18:17 +0000

The Agency conducted a limited field monitoring study of artificial-turf playing fields and playgrounds constructed with recycled tire material, or “tire crumb.”

by AnneTFM

Gypsum Panels Demonstrate Mold Resistance

AnneTFM — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:28:38 +0000

Two products from Georgia-Pacific Gypsum recently passed the industry’s most stringent mold resistance test.

by AnneTFM

FEA, IFMA Foundation Release EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Guide

George IFMA — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:26:10 +0000

Facility Engineering Associates (FEA), in partnership with the IFMA Foundation, has released a new publication detailing how to utilize EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, the second publication in the IFMA Foundation’s sustainability guide series.

by George IFMA

Landmark Chemical Security Legislation Passes House

HeidiTFM — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:05:06 +0000

On November 6, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2868, the Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 reauthorizing the DHS program to implement and enforce the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), which are currently set to expire in October 2010.

by HeidiTFM

EPA’s WaterSense Releases First Commercial Building Product Spec

AnneTFM — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:51:46 +0000

This first specification focused on identifying water efficient flushing urinals.

by AnneTFM

Green Power Purchase Recognition

AnneTFM — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:02:21 +0000

Carpet manufacturer Beaulieu Commercial was recently honored with a 2009 Green Power Leadership Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

by AnneTFM

EPA Awards For Small Biz And Congregations

AnneTFM — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:56:03 +0000

The Agency has recognized 11 small businesses and congregations for their efforts to reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency.

by AnneTFM

EPA Announces Houses of Worship Can Now Earn ENERGY STAR® Label and Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Andrea IFMA — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:57:58 +0000

America’s houses of worship can now earn the ENERGY STAR label, joining the nation’s schools, hospitals, hotels and other facilities in their efforts to fight climate change, save energy and reduce their carbon footprint.

by Andrea IFMA

Back To School, Back To Unhealthy Air?

HeidiTFM — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:20:03 +0000

As parents start getting school supplies and back-to-school outfits together for their children, and administrators get their schools ready for the new year to come, NADCA reminds parents and educators of the importance of indoor air quality to student and employee performance in schools.

by HeidiTFM

Clean Air Act Claims to be Settled

HeidiTFM — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:16:44 +0000

D.D. Williamson and Co. and First Chemical Corp. have agreed in separate settlements to pay a combined total of $1,331,000 in civil penalties and to implement corrective measures to settle Clean Air Act claims resulting from a 2003 explosion at D.D. Williamson’s Kentucky plant and a 2002 explosion at First Chemical’s Mississippi plant.

by HeidiTFM

Hospitality Group Joins EPA Program

AnneTFM — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:03:24 +0000

Accor North America has joined the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP).

by AnneTFM

Is Your School A Breath Of Fresh Air?

AnneTFM — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:40:32 +0000

Give your facilities a chance to be recognized by the EPA’s IAQ TfS Awards Program.

by AnneTFM

ANSI Approved as Accreditation Body for EPA WaterSense Program

HeidiTFM — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:21:37 +0000

ANSI and the EPA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mark ANSI’s acceptance as an Accreditation Body to participate in the EPA WaterSense Program.

by HeidiTFM

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: The Invasion Of The Bed Bugs

HeidiTFM — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:37:06 +0000

According to the EPA, bedbugs are no laughing matter; in fact, they’re serious enough for the EPA to hold its first ever National Bed Bug Summit (April 14-15, 2009) in the DC metro area.

by HeidiTFM

Video Shows Green Practices to Manage Stormwater Runoff

AnneTFM — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:08:13 +0000

Produced by the EPA and the U.S. Botanic Garden, the film highlights green techniques that were on display in 2008.

by AnneTFM

Cooperative Effort To Reduce Pest Related Risks In Schools

AnneTFM — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:37:56 +0000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is one of a number of groups that took part in creating a plan to reduce pest- and pesticide-related risks in all U.S. public schools by 2015.

by AnneTFM

JohnsonDiversey Plays Role In Development Of U.S. EPA’s Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative

HeidiTFM — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:21:54 +0000

EPA gives the Wisconsin-based company recognition for voluntarily removing APEOs from its products.

by HeidiTFM

The American Industrial Hygiene Association Surveys Members On Public Policy Issues

AnneTFM — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:31:32 +0000

The biennial survey sought to identify topics that will affect that group and other occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals over the next two years.

by AnneTFM

Labs Allied With Higher Ed Organizations Have New Waste Rule

AnneTFM — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:31:45 +0000

The U.S. EPA has finalized the Academic Laboratory rule to help improve the environmental performance of teaching and research laboratories that are owned by eligible academic entities.

by AnneTFM

Making Energy Out Of Garbage

HeidiTFM — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:01:44 +0000

Dow chemical energy partnership with the EPA’s landfill methane outreach program exceeds expectations in just one quarter.

by HeidiTFM

November 15 Is “America Recycles Day”

AnneTFM — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:42:34 +0000

Now in its 11 year, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products.

by AnneTFM

KI Receives EPA Award

AnneTFM — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:45:16 +0000

During 2007, the company eliminated 6.29 million pounds of industrial waste and raw materials in its packaging activities.

by AnneTFM