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...
Month: May 2023
What is the Oil Spill Fund?
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...
3 tips for training your employees about hazardous waste
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...
Can you run an agricultural business and protect the environment?
The agribusiness industry has been profitable for years, contributing to the country's economy and providing employment to thousands of people. However, some agricultural practices have proven harmful to the environment, leading to issues, such as pesticide pollution,...
Your business and hazardous materials storage: 3 tips
If your business operates with hazardous materials, such as acids, pesticides, paint, petroleum products, disinfectants, glues, acetone, heavy metals and so on, you need to observe additional safety measures to protect your employees and the environment. These...
How often should you assess your business’s environmental risk?
Businesses can harm the environment due to the large amounts of waste they produce. Examples include chemicals, plastic, fertilizer residue, food waste, greenhouse gas emissions and so on. And this is not only an issue caused by companies in the industrial field, an...