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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said that beginning this month, many truck and trailer OEMs are offering customers 2007 models certified by EPA’s SmartWay program to improve fuel efficiency. By meeting EPA equipment specifications, these models provide the benefit of saving operators money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, the agency explained. “These…

environmental Strategist, between the lines: Back in the 90’s when ISO was preparing for the release of their ISO 9000 and 14000 standards I strategized how ISO would change the way business operates. Since then major corporations around the world have initiated the ISO standards and at the same time required their vendors/subs to also…

Environmental Strategist, between the lines: If you work with underground storage tank (UST) owners, or businesses that buy and sell land, please share this competitive environmental intelligence. The last major UST report that came out I said the government was low in their guesstimate on the number of leaking tanks and the cost to clean…

environmental Strategist, between the lines: Reports like this push the issue of transparency to a broader audience. I would review the report and see where your city ranks. For cities with low rankings, this competitive environmental intelligence can be useful to encourage the cities and businesses operating in the cities to be more environmentally proactive.…

Every business has exposure to environmental liabilities and yet only a very small percentage of P&C insurance agents are discussing environmental issues with their client’s. Agents not discussing environmental issues with their client’s are needlessly jeopardizing the financial health of the agency.There is no other commercial insurance product that Since the late 1980’s when I…

environmental Strategist, between the lines: This competitive environmental intelligence is excellent for any business involved in the abrasive blasting business. While it is designed with shipyards in mind, it’s appropriate for any business involved in abrasive blasting, from contractors, to manufacturer’s. While many involved in the abrasive blasting business are moving into less harmful abrasive…

environmental Strategist, between the lines: A client of ours, who shall remain anonymous, is a residential developer, contractor and remediator and they created “__________Protocol For Water Leaks and Moisture Analysis”, to educate their client’s and bring value to their product. I feel this competitive environmental intelligence gives you a proactive platform in dealing with mold.…

environmental Strategist, between the lines: As noted, “The study also found a strong need for access to and information on green building products.” In other words, educational institutions and their vendors are looking for competitive environmental intelligence and the one who delivers it will be indispensable. The competitive environmental intelligence “New Report Assesses Financial Advantages…

environmental Strategist, between the lines: One of our environmental insurance carriers sent out the following competitive environmental intelligence. www.estrategist.com Your Soft Market Antidote Agents who desire an exceptional insurance product to round out their contracting risks needlook no further than Contractor’s Pollution Liability (CPL) insurance. Contractors: All contractors have a pollution exposure, and some of…

environmental Strategist, between the lines: For any of you who work for or with drinking water and/or wastewater utilities, this competitive environmental intelligence can be very beneficial. EPA Expands Water Contaminant Information Tool 12/8/2006 Washington, D.C. — EPA has expanded the Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT) to assist water utilities, public health officials and federal,…