Articles tagged "EPA"
New York Implements New E-Waste Recycling Law
Beginning January 1, 2012 most New York facilities will be required to recycle their electronic waste under the NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Law. The new law covers spent computers and small-scale servers among other devices.
New 2010 E-Waste Recycling Laws
In 2010, more states passed laws regulating the disposal of electronic waste, bringing the total number of states with such laws to 23.
Bottom Line Benefits from Environmental Efforts
The EPA Performance Track program measures the environmental-and financial-performance of participating organizations. Its latest report indicated that facilities with environmental efforts also performed well financially.
Consequences of Mercury Toxicity to the Developing Brain
Methyl mercury is a developmental neurotoxicant. Throughout the 1990s, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made steady progress in reducing mercury emissions.
Fact Sheet: Streamlined Cathode Ray Tube Recycling
Under earlier regulations, the proper way to recycle or dispose of CRTs was sometimes unclear, which could prevent CRTs from being recycled and reused. The EPA is changing CRT waste management requirements to promote streamlined recycling and reuse of CRTs.
EPA Updates CFL Cleanup and PCB Exposure Guidance
Two press releases cover the 2010 EPA update of its CFL cleanup and PCB exposure recommendations.
EPA 2010 Enforcement and Compliance Action
The EPA reported record levels of pollution-fighting enforcement and compliance action in 2010.
EPA Revises Standards For Recycling Cathode Ray Tubes
In an effort to increase the collection and recycling of cathode ray tubes (CRTs), EPA has simplified the federal hazardous waste management requirements for CRTs and CRT glass destined for recycling.
EPA Lamp Crushing Study Includes Air Cycle's Bulb Eater®
A study of lamp crushing machines released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency included Air Cycle's Bulb Eater® system. Air Cycle applauds EPA efforts to encourage the safe handling and recycling of fluorescent bulbs.
EPA Report Examines Mercury Treatment Technologies
This EPA report contains information on the availability, performance and cost of eight technologies for the treatment of mercury. This information can help managers at sites with mercury-contaminated media and generators of mercury-contaminated waste.
EPA Updates CFL Cleanup and PCB Exposure Guidance
New EPA recommendations on how to properly clean up a broken compact fluorescent lamps as well as guidance that schools take steps to reduce potential exposures to PCBs from older fluorescent lighting fixtures.
What You Need to Know about Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
Fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet. However, nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury.
EPAct Deductions Brighten Return on Lighting Upgrades
Facility executives are coming to see how EPAct may offer significant financial benefits, especially for lighting systems. EPAct provides tax deductions for investments that improve the energy efficiency of either the entire building or one of three building systems: lighting, HVAC or the building envelope
Macy's Settles with EPA for Fluorescent Lamp Disposal Violations
Macy's was fined nearly $50k for failing to identify and handle spent fluorescent lamps at stores.
EPA Reports Record Penalty Levels for 2010
The EPA released its Enforcement and Compliance Results for 2010 as an "all-time EPA record," saying that through its actions, polluters will pay more than $110 million in civil penalties and have committed to spend an estimated $12 billion on pollution controls.
Transwestern Partners With EPA
Transwestern becomes first property management firm to partner with EPA in a resource conservation program.
EPA Fines NYC College for Hazardous Waste Violations
Manhattan College, Bronx, NY, faces $111,199 in fines from the EPA for alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations.
EPA Targets Hazmat Funding
Yale University faces a $30,000 fine for failing to meet financial assurance requirements of federal and state hazardous waste laws.
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