Read Top Environment > Environmental Regulation Headlines and Articles from http://www.environmentprnews.com en-us http://www.environmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/09/analyzing-the-environmental-impact-of-different-waste-management-methods-recycling-vs-landfills-162352.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Recycling and disposing fluorescent lamps and CFLs are two methods that consumers use to get rid of mercury-containing lights. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/09/california-water-law-disputes-168980.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The latest chapter in California's water wars pits the state's agricultural industry against environmentalists and the fishing industry. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/09/npower-reveals-billericay-is-home-to-britains-oldest-boiler-168669.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT npower has revealed that Billericay is home to Britain's oldest boiler, following a nationwide search. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/09/glacial-energy-agrees-to-supply-the-electricity-for-the-city-of-nauvoo-il-168465.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Glacial Energy enters into agreement with city council to supply the electricity for the city of Nauvoo, IL. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/09/industrialabsorbentproductscom-special-savings-ny-supplier-of-industrial-absorbent-products-spill-kits-containment-and-compliance-supplies-absorbent-products-near-finish-on-expanded-warehouse-168551.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT (845) 255-6300 visit www.GreenStateServices.com Best Prices - Absorbents, Spill Kits, Environmental Compliance Products, Hazardous and Industrial Spill Containment, Spill Respose Products, Spill Absorbents - Pads, Pillows, Wipes, Oil Mats.. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/09/official-launch-of-aggie-energy-embraces-college-colors-day-with-unique-photo-contest-showcasing-the-power-of-the-aggie-spirit-168269.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Starting September 3, Aggie fans in deregulated regions of Texas can support the University and help the environment by signing up for Aggie Energy. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/09/relylocal-of-newportmesa-and-locale-magazine-cosponsor-local-author-at-orange-county-childrens-book-festival-168596.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Strengthening their message to support local business, the local community and local causes, RelyLocal and Locale Magazine announce their participation in the OC Children's Book Festival and sponsor local resident author Derek Sabori at the event. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/the-lighting-industry-and-mercury-use-162349.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT The lighting industry has reduced the amount of mercury used in fluorescent lamps to ensure the safety of people who handle these lamps and the environment. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/reclaimed-wood-supplier-plays-role-in-growth-of-local-economy-visit-douglas-fir-stoutenburg-at-httpreclaimedwoodmaterialscom-168246.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Resource Conservation Group, LLC (http://resourceconservationgroup.com (213)278-2815), a local supplier of reclaimed wood, has helped to propel at least one business to new heights. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/consonus-facility-is-first-among-commercial-data-centers-to-achieve-energy-starr-rating-168202.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Consonus announced today that it has been awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ENERGY STAR(R) for their South Data Center in Salt Lake City, Utah -- the first of all commercial data centers in the nation to achieve this rating. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/hydro-alternative-energy-inc-announces-execution-of-binding-letter-of-intent-with-mrs-holdings-limited-for-purposes-of-developing-commercial-hydrokinetic-water-power-projects-in-west-africa-167397.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Hydro Alternative Energy, Inc. announces execution of a three year Binding Letter of Intent with MRS Holdings Limited for purposes of Developing Commercial Hydrokinetic Water Power Projects in West Africa. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/certification-europe-beats-the-recession-by-helping-its-clients-do-the-same-167505.htm Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Ireland-based certification agency reports sustained growth in global markets. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/mediating-the-aftermath-of-the-bp-oil-spill-167183.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT The BP spill may be out of the headlines, but the legal process has just begun. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/as-new-original-manufacturer-parts-use-declines-auto-companies-attack-quality-alternatives-166977.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Consumers and environment harmed by groundless attack on recycled automotive parts. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/mercury-the-element-behind-fluorescent-lamps-162348.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mercury allows fluorescent lamps to produce light and provide a longer life in comparison to incandescent bulbs. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/roots-blower-manufacturer-trundean-offers-customization-design-for-clients-166208.htm Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Trundean Machinery, the leading industrial manufacturer, focuses on root blowers and pumps research and provides reliable and quality products for customers. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/cled-ceiling-fixture-newest-addition-to-rab-lighting-led-lineup-166322.htm Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT The RAB cLED is designed for use both indoors and outdoors -- ideal for parking garage structures, storefront canopies, gas station canopies, home carports, walk-in freezers, stairwells and entranceways. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/design-visionaries-introduces-iecostand-for-ipad-the-sleek-green-and-affordable-stand-for-ipad-165955.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT New, eco-friendly stand for iPad, by Design Visionaries. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/history-of-universal-waste-containers-and-the-development-of-packages-designed-to-contain-mercury-vapor-162345.htm Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Packaging designs have undergone many developments since the first simple corrugated boxes. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/8/company-president-enters-the-environment-of-stanford-whos-who-165394.htm Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Terry L. Raney has been accepted among the ranks of leading professionals with Stanford Who's Who as a result of his extraordinary effort for the environment. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/8/craig-fontaine-ashton-receives-professional-networking-communitys-highest-honor-165217.htm Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Craig Fontaine Ashton recognized for expertise in plaintiff personal injury litigation http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/8/ronald-hightower-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-164901.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Ronald Hightower's extensive knowledge of environmental services enables him to thrive as the Owner and CEO of ASC Environmental, LLC http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/potential-exposure-of-mercury-due-to-broken-fluorescent-lamps-in-the-workplace-162228.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT 17% to 40% of the mercury in broken low-mercury fluorescent lamps is released to the air during the two-week period immediately following breakage. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/emediagroup-offers-ecofriendly-seed-bibs-for-your-next-race-164418.htm Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT emediagroup is proud to offer a new, eco-friendly bib for running events as part of their 'finish green' program. The seed bibs are an excellent alternative to the traditional Tyvek bibs for events that are focusing on promoting a green atmosphere. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/revised-epa-deadline-for-contractors-to-get-lead-renovation-repair-and-painting-rrp-certification-nears-the-epa-beginnings-taking-enforcement-actions-on-october-1-2010-164411.htm Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT CALINC Training reminds contractors that EPA enforcement actions for violations of the RRP Rule's firm certification requirement begin October 1, 2010 and stresses the need to get certified to avoid penalties. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/npower-announces-competition-for-new-customers-164578.htm Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT npower has opened a competition for new customers signing up to its Football Saver tariff. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/nytankremovalcom-a-leading-environmental-consulting-firm-located-in-new-york-announces-that-hudson-valley-and-long-island-residents-may-be-eligible-for-a-tank-replacement-offer-8452554900-164371.htm Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Call Today 845-255-4900 NYTankRemoval.com - Designated Tank Replacement Discount if you live in the Hudson Valley or on Long Island, also Offering Full Service Environmental Services and 24 Hour Spill Response http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/cfl-usage-and-what-you-should-do-if-a-cfl-breaks-in-your-home-162224.htm Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT CFLs contain hazardous mercury vapor that may cause potential environment concern. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/08/calinc-training-announces-record-growth-in-the-first-six-months-of-2010-with-255-increase-in-enrollments-163274.htm Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Premier California provider of EPA Compliance Training and Certification Courses certifies 4,243 industry professionals in the first half of 2010. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/registration-now-open-for-international-workboat-show-pacific-marine-expo-and-related-professional-conference-programs-nominations-for-two-green-maritime-industry-programs-also-open-163295.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Sign up now for the International WorkBoat Show, Pacific Marine Expo, WorkBoat Executive Summit, WorkBoat Professional Series and National Fisherman Direct to Market Forum. Nominations open for WorkBoat Environmental Award and Green Product Program. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/bogo-printing-announces-full-color-ecofriendly-printing-at-affordable-prices-163249.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Print responsibly, go BOGO - Best Online Green Opportunities. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/7/kevin-a-reinhart-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-163265.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Kevin A. Reinhart utilizes his educational background in industrial safety management and automotive technology http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/additional-state-regulations-address-significance-of-fluorescent-lighting-recycling-157041.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Many states address health and safety issues of fluorescent lamp disposal with their own regulations. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/pardee-homes-makes-a-14k-roofintegrated-solar-power-system-by-sunpower-standard-in-its-new-laventura-area-homes-163099.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Pardee President and CEO Mike McGee calls solar offer a "no-brainer" for California new home buyers in company's master-planned communities of Fair Oaks Ranch and Moorpark Highlands. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/certification-europe-delivers-new-energy-standard-en-16001-162716.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Irish businesses reduce energy costs by 25% with latest international energy management standard. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/watertectonics-technology-receives-general-use-designation-from-state-of-washington-162869.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT WaveIonics system is one of two approved methods to treat stormwater runoff on construction sites http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/permissible-exposure-limits-may-expose-consumers-to-unsafe-levels-of-mercury-vapor-157038.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mercury vapor concentrations could exceed occupational exposure levels when working with broken bulbs. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/new-centennial-campus-building-to-be-a-distributed-energy-and-green-grid-showcase-162422.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Can a privately developed building on a university-owned research park and campus become a showcase for integrating the century-old, centralized power grid with alternative technologies such as wind and solar? http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/liquid-nails-adhesive-offers-high-quality-products-that-meet-environmental-standards-162361.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT For contractors who require products that help them meet personal quality craftsmanship goals and contribute to environmental sustainability, Liquid Nails Adhesive is ready to answer the challenge. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/soybean-farmers-focus-on-sustainable-agricultural-methods-featured-on-new-web-pages-161952.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Practices that save soil, ensure clean water and conserve energy represent modern sustainable agriculture and food security. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/exposure-to-mercury-in-fluorescent-lamps-and-compact-fluorescent-lamps-157033.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mercury exposure comes from inhaling elevated airborne levels of mercury vapor emitted from fluorescent lamps. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/superior-lamp-raises-third-and-fourth-quarter-sales-goals-161070.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT As America begins to climb out of the depths of the recent recession there is an ever-growing need for energy-efficient lighting products, as Superior Lamp markets. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/gov-charlie-crist-and-mr-paul-chehade-president-of-solidary-foundation-discuss-today-in-a-brief-encounter-the-bp-oil-spill-solutions-161160.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mr. Paul Chehade presented today to Gov. Charlie Crist a solution to this tragedy by making available new technologically advanced equipment from Italy that will effectively clean the sand and sea of the Gulf of Mexico. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/fatal-explosions-renew-concerns-about-pipeline-safety-in-texas-160932.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In remembrance of those impacted by gas pipeline explosions, National Pipeline Safety Day was established. The day was designed to increase awareness of pipeline safety. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/origins-of-the-phrase-mad-as-a-hatter-157028.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mercury has been taken out of many manufacturing processes and products but can still pose a threat in some working environments. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/new-epa-rrp-rule-enforcement-delayed-160874.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The new Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule states that any renovator must test and remove any lead from that environment. Companies have been scrambling to become an EPA certified renovation firm to avoid paying the consequences. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/maintenance-free-windows-an-atlanta-window-replacement-company-participating-in-department-of-energy-volume-purchase-plan-160026.htm Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A leading provider of Atlanta replacement windows reports on the U.S. Department of Energy's new Highly-Insulating R-5 Windows Volume Purchase Program. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/bruntwood-purchases-city-house-in-leeds-160572.htm Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Bruntwood has purchased City House in Leeds, the fifth acquisition the company has made in the city in as many years. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/respage-print-on-demand-feature-helps-apartment-communities-reduce-newsletter-publishing-costs-160724.htm Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Respage helps property managers go green and save money. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2010/07/mercury-waste-regulations-protecting-people-the-environment-and-companies-best-interests-157027.htm Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Improper disposal of mercury-containing products may result in severe financial penalties, criminal prosecution and long-term liability for companies.