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Introduction Have you ever wished that you could quickly measure how cost-effective and environmentally responsible your processes and materials really are? The field of Green Chemistry has been improving the environmental impact of everyday manufacturing and chemical use, but it has also given us ...

Introduction If you are among those facility managers that are new to EPA GHG Reporting (for Greenhouse Gases), or are embarking on voluntary GHG reporting for the very first time, one of the first obstacles you might encounter is understanding the specific units used for Greenhouse gas reporting: ...

Volkswagen has recently garnered a lot of attention for its environmentally responsible initiative, Think Blue. The Think Blue Program has played an important role in the Chattanooga manufacturing plant’s recent Edison Green Award and LEED certification.

It seems like almost every business in North America is going full steam ahead when it comes to sustainability, and publishing sustainability reports is quickly becoming a standard practice.

If you’re tracking environmental data from a large facility, or a group of several facilities, the amount of data requiring your attention and management is enormous. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and get lost in piles of paperwork.

The Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL) is a voluntary, automotive-specific, environmental reporting program that provides a framework for automotive manufacturers to report on their use of potentially hazardous substances.

The success of almost any environmental program - like LEED, ISO 14001 certification, or voluntary greenhouse gas reporting - practically hinges on having an environmental champion spearheading the project. That one person’s passion and commitment can make or break the entire initiative.

If your business is looking at getting ISO 14001 certification, which is an internationally-recognized emblem of environmental stewardship, then you’ve probably already begun looking into the structure of ISO 14001 environmental management systems (EMS). That's because having a comprehensive EMS in ...

Don't you find it frustrating that EH&S efforts are undervalued or misunderstood compared to other organizational projects? If you are an environmental specialist or EH&S manager, you already know how substantial environmental compliance and sustainability is to improving business ...