As businesses continue to grow and evolve, so does their responsibility toward environmental stewardship. One critical aspect of this responsibility is the proper management of toxic waste. A toxic release inventory is a systematic record or database that catalogs...
It’s very important for business owners to know exactly what pesticides they can use. This is especially true in agricultural industries, as current environmental laws have to be followed. These are always changing, so business owners need to know about different...
When people think about climate change, they often point to greenhouse gases. Individuals may even try to change their own habits to reduce their impact on the planet. For instance, people will buy electric cars that have no omissions, or they may simply try to drive...
In today's world, all types of businesses, from small to large, face increasing scrutiny over their effect on the environment. Some of the reasons for this scrutiny include: Greater awareness of the environmental impact of business activities Increasingly strict...
Most Americans are aware that a “Green New Deal” was proposed in Congress a few years back. Yet, far fewer Americans are aware of the fact that New York already passed Green New Deal legislation in 2019. One of the key elements of this broader plan to make the city...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the branch of the federal Executive most directly tasked with maintaining and enforcing federal environmental standards under a variety of circumstances. One of the ways in which it accomplishes this broad and important aim...
Construction is a booming industry. However, despite most developers labeling their construction projects as “green,” the impact of any construction project on the environment cannot be overlooked. This explains why federal and state governments have put regulations...
In today's ever-evolving business landscape, maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and standards is not just a legal requirement but also a crucial aspect of corporate responsibility. As a result, organizations across many industries are increasingly...
The environmental damage that can be caused by an oil spill can be devastating, depending on the amount of oil involved and the time taken to clean it up. If it enters the water supply or contaminates soil this can cause serious health risks for residents of New...
A significant percentage of businesses produce hazardous waste. Those in the drycleaning industry produce unused perchloroethylene, while those in construction produce acids/bases, paint waste and ignitable waste. Further, agricultural businesses release unabsorbed...
