Environmental Management Systems (EMS): GLRPPR Sector Resources

News: Ecosystem Effects of Biodiversity Loss Could Rival Impacts of Climate Change and Pollution

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:54:25 GMT

Loss of biodiversity appears to impact ecosystems as much as climate change, pollution and other major forms of environmental stress, according to a new study from an international research team.

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News: Michigan fracking: Revolution or regulation?

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:44:38 GMT

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Michigan lawmakers recently reported on the increased development of natural gas from shale. Supporters say the practice creates jobs and improves the economy. Critics say that if not properly regulated it threatens groundwater, the source of drinking water for half of the state's population.

Echo reporter Sam Inglot lays out the the issue.

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News: Microsoft goes green, commits to becoming carbon neutral from July 1

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:29:33 GMT

Microsoft has become the latest technology company to commit to reducing its environmental footprint, today announcing that it wants to make its data centers, software development labs, air travel, and office buildings carbon neutral.

The software giant's new initiative will begin from July 1 (also the start of its fiscal year 2013), introducing a new "accountability model" that will make every Microsoft business unit responsible for the carbon that they generate -- providing rewards for increasing efficiency, purchasing renewable sources of energy, and reducing their environmental impact.

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Training: Storm Water Training

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:40 GMT

Four sessions discussing a variety of storm water topics.

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News: PA: DEP Awards Second Round of Small Business Advantage Grants to 43 Small Businesses

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:14:33 GMT

The Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $245,380 in grants to help 43 small businesses around the state invest in energy efficiency or pollution prevention projects. "This program empowers small-business owners to invest in important upgrades that make the most sense for their business," DEP Secretary Mike Krancer said. "It gives them the opportunity to lower the costs of production, which makes them better environmental stewards and more competitive." Pennsylvania's Small Business Advantage Grant Program provides small businesses with fewer than 100 employees 50-percent matching reimbursement grants of up to $7,500 to implement projects that will save $1,000, in addition to 25 percent annually in pollution prevention or energy-related costs. Since 2004, the program has invested $5.3 million in 1,451 small businesses.

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News: Winners of the 2011 Environmental Protection New Product of the Year Awards Announced

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:44:43 GMT

View the winners of the New Product of the Year Awards, which honors the outstanding achievements of industry manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy for making environmental professionals' jobs a little easier.

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Resource: P2 Data Collection Tools

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:16:30 GMT

NEWMOA developed this online resource to enable P2 and environmental assistance programs to share their P2 data collection tools. The overall purpose of this effort is to provide a way for programs to share these tools so that they can learn from each other and not have to reinvent them. P2 data collection tools include surveys, worksheets, self-certification forms, protocols and standard operating practices (SOPs) for follow-up to P2 technical assistance visits, quality management plans (QMPs), and/or checklists that P2 programs use to collect information from their clients. These data collection tools are used to understand the behavioral, environmental, and financial results from site visits, workshops or training events, and in response to an email, phone inquiry, or other social media technology. Users can customize their Search based on the relevant sector or topic, type of P2 activity, or type of P2 data collection tool used. They can also Add their own data collection tools to the system.

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News: IL: Green Light: EMS Institute

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:58:51 GMT

MTD staff is creating an Environment Management System (EMS) for their entire agency, which includes all four buildings and all vehicle types. The guiding structure and documentation will adhere to ISO 14001 standards.

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News: Is ISO 14001 Certification Still Relevant?

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:27:45 GMT

The forerunner of many of today's environmental standards, the ISO 14001 environmental management certification suffers from a widespread perception that it simply provides cover for polluters. What does certifcation really mean today?

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Resource: ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:19:57 GMT

The Department of Energy (DOE) supports the ISO 50001 Standard as a proven approach for U.S. industrial and commercial facilities to plan, manage, measure, and continually improve energy performance. This powerful new standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) provides an internationally recognized framework for organizations to voluntarily implement an energy management system. To ensure that this landmark standard fulfills its potential to drive major improvement in U.S. energy efficiency, DOE is working in partnership with industry experts and standard-making bodies to create a rigorous and reliable supporting structure. Working with industry, DOE helped lead development of this standard and is supporting demonstrations of its implementation in about 25 U.S. companies. A range of tools and resources are available to assist organizations as they embark on this rewarding pathway to energy savings, carbon reduction, improved competitiveness, and other benefits. This page includes links to expert contacts, tools, training, and certification programs.

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