EPA named 9 new ‘forever chemicals’ it wants out of supply chains
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FEBRUARY 15, 2024
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Wesco 2024 Sustainability Report: Products, Innovation & Supply Chain
3BL Media
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Read the 2024 Wesco Sustainability Report here Products, Innovation and Supply Chain Designed for a Dynamic Market Our Products We offer a wide range of sustainable products from the world’s leading manufacturers and help our customers determine the best solution to meet their sustainability goals.
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Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Is E-Waste?
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2024
What is e-waste and why it matters According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , e-waste is a term often used to describe used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life, and are discarded, donated or given to a recycler.
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New White Paper Illustrates How the Automotive Industry Can Employ Nature-Based Solutions To Prevent Pollution
3BL Media
AUGUST 17, 2023
Due to company-wide, national and international environmental goals, many automotive manufacturers have been going above and beyond regulatory requirements by incorporating pollution prevention strategies throughout the supply chain and manufacturing process.
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New EPA Vehicle Standards Will Help Ensure the U.S. Leads in the Clean Transportation Future
3BL Media
MARCH 20, 2024
The new EPA standards will encourage an accelerated shift to cleaner cars and trucks starting with Model Year 2027 and are projected to result in two-thirds of new U.S. We applaud the finalized EPA standards that will help ensure the U.S. The EPA is expected to soon release its final standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions as well.
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Businesses, Investors Welcome New EPA Emissions Standards for Large Trucks and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
3BL Media
MARCH 29, 2024
The EPA's emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles will help the public leverage economic and climate benefits of expanded access to cleaner vehicles," said Abigail Campbell Singer, head of climate and infrastructure policy, government affairs, Siemens USA. "As
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EPA Honors LG for Sustainable Materials Management Leadership
3BL Media
MARCH 9, 2022
Recognizing LG and other industry leaders for achievements in sustainable product lifecycle management, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said, “Electronics are a global economic driver with supply chains that reach around the world and products that play a big role in our daily lives.” link] @EPA @LGUS.
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Why Google, BASF and Sephora are coming together on safer chemistry
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory, although the EPA total for recent output is less than 9,000. The effort is attracting pioneers in green chemistry, design and data to build a first-of-its-kind clearinghouse to help design teams and supply chains ditch hazardous chemicals for good. Leaders on board. "We
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EPA brownfields in Detroit and Southeast Michigan
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Detroit has a rich history of manufacturing and innovation as the home of the American automotive industry. The Motor City experienced immense growth in the early twentieth century as a center of production for World War II and during the post-war economic boom.
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EPA aims to reduce food waste in supply chains to tackle GHG emissions
Environmental News Bits
JULY 7, 2021
Read the full story at Supply Chain Dive. By reducing food waste in production and supply lines, the agency is exploring the prioritization of food recovery over waste diversion. Read more →
Major Companies and Investors Call on the Federal Government To Strengthen Proposed Truck Emissions Standards
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
Electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles would not only help protect public health and the climate, but would also provide economic benefits to manufacturers, suppliers, and fleet owners across the country. Nestlé is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across our businesses and supply chain in the U.S.
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EPA aims to reduce food waste in supply chains to tackle GHG emissions
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 17, 2021
Read the full story at Supply Chain Dive. By reducing food waste in production and supply lines, the agency is exploring the prioritization of food recovery over waste diversion. Read more →
Southwire Powers Sustainable Maritime Solutions for PortMiami’s Shore Connection System
3BL Media
JUNE 21, 2024
manufacturing jobs at Southwire's facility in Starkville, Miss. “We We are thrilled to be a key supply chain partner on this transformational project,” said Norman Adkins, Southwire’s Chief Operating Officer.
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Koch Industries Recognized As 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Energy Management
3BL Media
MARCH 28, 2024
March 28, 2024 /3BL/ - For the fourth year in a row, and fifth time overall, Koch Industries (“Koch”) was recognized as an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for Energy Management, as well as its third consecutive year in the Sustained Excellence category. WICHITA, Kan.,
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The Journey From Recovery to Circularity for the Tire Industry
3BL Media
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA). Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) primary uses for ELTs include tire-derived fuel, civil engineering applications, such as sub-grade fill and embankments, and ground rubber applications including rubberized asphalts. In the U.S., The primary reason for this decline in the U.S.
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Webinar Recap: The PFAS Risk Game
3BL Media
JULY 28, 2022
Most industries don’t know where or how much PFAS is in their supply chain. While no longer manufactured in the US, they still are produced in other countries and have essential uses in many every day products. The EPA has a broad definition that includes over 12,000 different PFAS. Multiple Definitions.
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Koch Industries Earns 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Energy Management
3BL Media
MAY 5, 2022
Koch”) today announced that it has earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for 2022. ENERGY STAR award winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, services, and strategies; it is the highest honor bestowed by the EPA.
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Be Proactive About PFAS with This PFAS Action Plan Guide
3BL Media
OCTOBER 25, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Chemicals that belong to the family of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are back in the news as a study published by the American Chemical Society found PFAS is globally present in rainwater , often exceeding safe maximums set by the EPA and other governing bodies. Action 2: Eliminate PFAS in your supply chain.
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Sustainable Manure Management for Small Dairy Farms: The Challenges and a Farm Powered® Solution
3BL Media
JULY 17, 2024
Small Farms: Tackling Big Issues Multi-generational dairy farmers are an important piece of our nation's food supply chain, and in addition to running dairy operations, they are quickly becoming climate warriors. Vanguard Renewables® has been supporting multi-generational dairy farmers for over a decade.
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Siemens Launches Building Decarbonization Modelling and Optimization Solution
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Anthony Casciano, President and CEO of Siemens Financial Services, said: “Companies, specifically those in the supply chain, are increasingly asked to report their carbon footprint to their customers — yet many do not know where to begin.
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Why ending production of ‘forever chemicals’ must start with illuminating supply chains
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 9, 2024
A new rule just finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will make it illegal for key sectors like manufacturing, metal mining and chemical manufacturing to release the most common perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (known widely as PFAS) into the environment without disclosing the quantity in their regulatory reporting.
Food Companies: The Most Impactful Scope 3 Emissions Solutions Have Multiple Benefits
3BL Media
JULY 6, 2023
Originally published by Sustainable Brands By DAVID DARR One of the most complicated issues with greenhouse gas accounting in our nation’s food and beverage supply chains is Scope 3 emissions and the potential solutions. The GHG Protocol , introduced in 2001, is a widely used standard for sustainability reporting.
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How My Green Lab is cleaning up R&D
GreenBiz
JANUARY 19, 2021
The nonprofit also has teamed up with the EPA to bring the Department of Energy's Energy Star label to ultra-low temperature freezers used for COVID-19 vaccines, applied first to equipment sold by Stirling Ultracold, another sponsor of My Green Lab. (ACT Projects and progress. ACT stands for Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency).
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Regulating PFAS in Stormwater: What You Need To Know
3BL Media
JANUARY 18, 2024
Tips and Best Practices for Navigating PFAS Regulatory Changes Understanding the implications of PFAS, whether you manufacture them or not, is critical. Broaden your regulatory perspective It's a common misconception that regulations around PFAS only apply to manufacturers or direct users of these substances.
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Advanced Recycling: A Critical Tool for Achieving Plastics Circularity
3BL Media
OCTOBER 17, 2022
How Can Advanced Recycling Support a Circular Plastics Supply Chain? In the waste hierarchy developed by the EPA, waste management strategies are ordered from most to least preferred as follows: Reduce. The combination of advanced recycling and mechanical recycling can help us achieve a circular plastics supply chain.
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State, Federal Policymakers Meet With Major Employers To Explore Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Opportunity at Eaton Experience Center
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Attendees emphasized how Pennsylvania can best leverage the federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 to benefit the Commonwealth’s economy, bolster its role as an energy provider and manufacturing powerhouse, and reduce costs and pollution.
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Driving Sustainability Forward: Georgia-Pacific's Biomass Initiatives
3BL Media
MAY 2, 2024
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , is a renewable organic material that comes from plants such as trees. As a manufacturer that practices responsible sourcing, biomass is one of the technologies we use to consume fewer resources and lessen emissions, while creating more value for our partners, consumers, and communities.
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The Role of Advanced Environmental Forensics in Addressing Emerging Contaminants
3BL Media
JUNE 6, 2024
Manufacturing facilities can also benefit from a PFAS screening process to assess risks. This includes examining historical and current land use, neighboring properties, supply chains, wastewater, air emissions, and fire suppression systems.
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Future-Proofing Responsible Materials Management
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Beyond the food and agricultural world — high tech, manufacturing, beverage, construction, and energy services are all industries that depend on thoughtful water management. The high-tech industry (electronics manufacturing, data centers, semiconductor fabrication, etc.) is constantly evolving its approach to waste minimization.
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Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Raising Our Sustainability Profile
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
By eliminating these impurities, the consumed lubricant was able to be reused in the plant’s manufacturing processes. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Top 25 Green Power Partners from the Fortune 500 list, and the Company ranked within the top half of EPA’s Top 100 Partners across the U.S.
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Achieve a Secure, Sustainable Network with Cisco 8000
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 25 percent of GHG emissions arise from the production of electricity. According to the EPA, total 2019 U.S. This verification offers evidence that network devices are operating as intended and are unaltered from their manufactured state. Run-time defenses.
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Building a More Sustainable Future with 6G
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
transportation industry is currently the largest contributor (29%) of greenhouse gas emissions , according to the EPA. Manufacturing. 6G will build upon 5G’s ability to modernize all stages of manufacturing — from product design to the factory floor to the warehouse. Transportation.
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EPA proposes tougher emission rules for heavy-duty trucks
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 13, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday unveiled sweeping proposals to significantly accelerate clean vehicle requirements and shape the direction of truck manufacturing.
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Zero-Emission Trucks Have Arrived; Mobile Energy Hubs Can Drive Adoption
3BL Media
DECEMBER 15, 2022
DESCRIPTION: As of 2020, the EPA reported that nearly one-third of all United States emissions are attributed to the transportation sector, and of that portion, more than a quarter are emitted by medium-and heavy-duty vehicles. SOURCE: Booster Fuels.
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Hershey Reduces Environmental Impact Across Its Value Chain
3BL Media
DECEMBER 1, 2022
and in manufacturing facilities around the world, a $3 million investment for energy optimization includes systems to report real-time utility usage data for electricity, natural gas and water. The company is committed to eliminating commodity-driven deforestation from its supply chain by 2030. About The Hershey Company.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: American Airlines' Path to Decarbonizing Air Travel
3BL Media
AUGUST 13, 2024
The need for concerted action to scale the SAF market The availability of SAF increased in 2023, but to reach the industry’s goal of producing 3 billion gallons of cost-competitive SAF in 2030, the market needs to achieve a nearly 100% compound annual growth rate, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data. Read more.
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Automakers say proposed US emissions rules pose challenges
Environmental News Bits
MAY 17, 2023
targets for reductions in vehicle emissions may rely on a too rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and pose significant challenges with manufacturing and supply chains. An auto trade group warned on Tuesday that aggressive U.S.
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Hormel Foods on Track to Match 100% of Domestic Energy Use with Renewable Sourcing by End of 2022
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
We are inspired to do our part to make the world a better place,” said Mark Coffey, group vice president of supply chain for Hormel Foods. Environmental Protection Agency applauds Hormel Foods for its leadership position in the green power marketplace," said James Critchfield, program manager of EPA's Green Power Partnership.
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Upcoming plastic feedstock compliance webinars
Sustainability Matters
JUNE 25, 2024
Together with Operation Clean Sweep , the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is holding two webinars to introduce best practice guidance in relation to plastic feedstock and pollution incidents. The NSW EPA has published comprehensive guidance aligning legislation with the NSW Plastics Action Plan. pm AEST Wed, 14 August, 2.30
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Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 11 - Spilling the Tea on Sustainability
3BL Media
OCTOBER 9, 2024
So that’s just a couple of, a flavor for decarbonization elements in our supply chain. [00:13:10 I had the CEOs of all of the large, um, heat pump manufacturers to the White House over a year ago, and we talked about kind of where they were going and what they want to see in the market. And renewable natural gas.
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Water-Efficiency is No Longer a Pipe Dream: How companies are addressing the global water shortage
Strategic Sustainability Consulting
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
According to the EPA, U.S. Industrial and manufacturing businesses also use about 12 percent of the public water supply for a variety of processes including chemicals, food and beverage, pulp and paper, steel, electronics, petroleum refining, and transportation equipment. water consumption. industry uses an estimated 18.2
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ESG Acronyms and What They Mean
3BL Media
DECEMBER 13, 2023
According to the EPA , transition risks are related to the transition to a lower-carbon economy, while physical risks are associated to the physical impacts of climate change. While the rule only directly applies to public companies, it also impacts many private companies that are in larger public company supply chains.
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Stewards of Life Out Here: Creating a Sustainable Planet
3BL Media
AUGUST 8, 2022
Additionally in 2021, Tractor Supply became an EPA Green Power Partner to show our continued commitment to using green power. Environmental Protection Agency, large and small trucking companies, rail carriers, logistics companies, commercial manufacturers, retailers and other federal and state agencies.
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