By GreenerBuildings Staff WASHINGTON, DC — Green Seal’s certification standard for restaurants and foodservice operations has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), making the guidelines the first of their kind to be nationally recognized, Green Seal said today. The GS-46 Environmental Standard for Restaurants and Foodservices, released in May, is also the…
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Rail industry petitions to stop moving toxins
By Thomas Frank, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Railroad companies are pressing federal regulators to cut back on trains carrying hazardous materials through urban areas, saying they fear a catastrophic release of toxic chemicals in a large city. The companies also fear billions in legal claims if toxic materials spill during a derailment or act of…
Poor Drinking Water In The United States
The New York Times reported that their reporters found over 500,000 violations of the Clean Water Act by various industries. Reporters filed Freedom of Information Act requests in every state to build a data base for permit reports. The study revealed that permits had been violated and in many cases, no action had been taken…
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
environmental Strategist, between the lines: I am often asked what a Phase I site assessment entails. The following article does an excellent job of describing not only what comprises a Phase I but also discusses changes taking place with the addition of All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI). Please share this with client’s looking or buy or…
Easier detection of pollution and impact in rivers
environmental Strategist, between the lines: This will be coming to the United States which means for any business with exposure to storm water runoff (land owners, contractors, municipalities, schools, golf courses, resorts, agriculture….), now would be an excellent time to buy pollution insurance. Pesticides – Easier detection of pollution and impact in rivers Source: Helmholtz…
Pesticide exposure found to increase risk
Study finds exposure may have occurred years before symptoms appear By Mark Wheeler 4/20/2009 The fertile soil of California’s Central Valley has long made it famous as one of the nation’s prime crop-growing regions. But it’s not just the soil that allows for such productivity. Crops like potatoes, dry beans and tomatoes have long been protected…
Oil Contaminates Des Plaines River
environmental Strategist, between the lines: Do you have any client’s with holding / storage tanks? This loss could be covered under a pollution policy. I wonder how much the Coast Guard and emergency response contractors charge to clean up 6,000 gallons from three miles of river near Chicago? I wonder how much the business interruption…
New Mexico Dairy Pollution Sparks Manure War
The picture on many milk cartons shows cows grazing on a pasture next to a country barn and a silo — but the reality is very different. More and more milk comes from confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs), where large herds live in feedlots, awaiting their thrice-daily trip to the milking barn. A factory farm…
NSF Develops Standard for Low Lead Plumbing Products in Support of New Requirements in California
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – NSF International today announced the development of a new compositional standard for products that come in contact with drinking water, including faucets. The new requirements are incorporated into the NSF/ANSI American National Standard for Drinking Water Products to help protect the public from exposure to lead. Annex G – Weighted Average…
New EPA Web Portal Features Green Resources for Retailers
GreenBiz.com, 8 May 2009 – In collaboration with the Retail Industry Leaders Association, the Environmental Protection Agency has launched a web portal for retailers that offers information and resources about environmental compliance, pollution prevention and other green issues specific to the industry. GreenBiz.com, 8 May 2009 – In collaboration with the Retail Industry Leaders Association, the…