Environmental Protection Agency

SOCMA Asks EPA to Uphold Revisions Made in 2019 RMP Final Rule

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) on Thursday called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to uphold revisions made in 2019 to the Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rulemaking, whichhas thesupport of specialty and batch chemical manufacturers.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) on Thursday called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to uphold revisions made in 2019 to the Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rulemaking, whichhas thesupport of specialty and batch chemical manufacturers.
  • "The specialty chemical industry is dedicated to working closely with EPA on RMP," said Robert Helminiak, Vice President, Legal & Government Relations.
  • Many procedures in the batch and specialty chemical industry are governed by FDA, EPA or customer specifications, and the manufacturer is not free to alter them.
  • SOCMA looks forward to working with EPA on the RMP rule and other regulatory matters impacting the specialty chemical industry.

Heritage and Fielding Partner to Purchase Reclamation Technologies Inc. and Accelerate Growth Strategies

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Environmental Services, Inc. (Heritage), a leader in environmental and sustainability services, and Fielding Environmental (Fielding), a leader in resource recovery, have partnered to acquire Reclamation Technologies, Inc. (RTI) in Blaine, Minnesota.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Environmental Services, Inc. (Heritage), a leader in environmental and sustainability services, and Fielding Environmental (Fielding), a leader in resource recovery, have partnered to acquire Reclamation Technologies, Inc. (RTI) in Blaine, Minnesota.
  • RTI is an EPA-certified refrigerant reclamation company serving customers in the Midwest and Texas.
  • Heritage Environmental Services is a privately held, family-owned environmental services business with more than 1,600 employees across North and Central America.
  • Fielding is committed to helping their customer's save money while improving their environmental stewardship programs The Right Way .

New Administration Policy Impacts on Energy and Utilities

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'SAN DIEGO, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Energy, Utility & Environment Conference (EUEC) today announced free online access to the video keynote addresses from leaders at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ComED and Edison Electric Institute (EEI).

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  • b'SAN DIEGO, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Energy, Utility & Environment Conference (EUEC) today announced free online access to the video keynote addresses from leaders at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ComED and Edison Electric Institute (EEI).
  • Free video playback of the Keynote Speakers presentations at the 24th annual EUEC virtual conference, held March 89, 2021, is available at the EUEC website .
  • "It also provides a professional networking opportunity with speakers and exhibitors, all remotely accessible year-round.
  • "\nEUEC will host its Quarterly Virtual Conference 2021 Speaker Series on June 1517, August 1719 and October 2628.\nClick here to register and attend.\nMISSION STATEMENT: The 24th Annual Energy, Utility & Environment Conference (EUEC) facilitates information exchange and fosters cooperation between industry, government, and regulators for the protection of our environment and energy security.\n'

TCL Spearheads Carbon Neutrality Efforts with Sustainability Initiatives

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Monday, April 12, 2021
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TCL CSOT 23.8" FHD display achieved the leading Es8.0 certification for its energy-saving design.

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  • TCL CSOT 23.8" FHD display achieved the leading Es8.0 certification for its energy-saving design.
  • TCL also strives to recycle electronics and recently received the first-ever Special Sustainability Leadership Award from the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA").\nMoving forward, TCL will maintain its focus on environmental protection management and insist on green manufacturing to achieve its carbon neutrality goals.
  • The Company\'s innovative initiatives will reduce the adverse effects of products on the environment, and support the sustainable development of society.\nTCL empowers customers to enjoy more.
  • TCL CSOT has advanced display technologies such as Mini-LED, Micro-LED, OLED, and Ink Jet Printing.

U.S. EPA Veteran Peter Shanaghan Joins Cadmus

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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Peter Shanaghan, a 35-year veteran of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water and a leading authority on the Safe Drinking Water Act, has joined Cadmus as a principal.

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  • Peter Shanaghan, a 35-year veteran of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water and a leading authority on the Safe Drinking Water Act, has joined Cadmus as a principal.
  • Mr. Shanaghan will be bringing his thought leadership to new and emerging topics in water and related programs.
  • Over the course of his distinguished career at EPA, Mr. Shanaghan became one of the agencys foremost experts on drinking water policy, infrastructure, and security in the United States.
  • We are absolutely delighted to welcome Peter Shanaghan to Cadmus, said President and CEO Ian Kline .

SUEZ JOINS U.S. EPA ADVISORY BOARD

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Monday, August 24, 2020
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Paramus, NJ, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SUEZ is pleased to announce that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Jon Freedman, Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs to its Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB).

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  • Paramus, NJ, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SUEZ is pleased to announce that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Jon Freedman, Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs to its Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB).
  • EPA values the insights provided by EFAB members, who bring a wealth of experience in finance and investment to the agency,said U.S. EPAAdministrator Andrew Wheeler.
  • Freedman, based in Washington, D.C., leads government affairs for SUEZ North America across the United States and Canada, and for SUEZ Water Technologies and Solutions across the globe.
  • It is great to see a SUEZ executive, who has been a driver of policy change for the environment, selected to join this very important EPA board.

Genomatica Celebrates Third EPA Award Win with Brontide™ Natural Butylene Glycol

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean manufacturing and sustainability leader Genomatica today celebrated winning the prestigious 2020 Green Chemistry Challenge Award given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Brontide natural butylene glycol .

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean manufacturing and sustainability leader Genomatica today celebrated winning the prestigious 2020 Green Chemistry Challenge Award given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Brontide natural butylene glycol .
  • Honoring groundbreaking scientific solutions to real-world environmental problems, the win for Brontide natural butylene glycol marks the third EPA award held by Genomatica and makes them one of only four companies to win the award three times in the programs 25-year history.
  • Recognized for the greener synthetic pathways category, Genomaticas Brontide natural butylene glycol replaces petroleum-derived butylene glycol (BG) in personal care products, slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 51 percent compared to traditional production.
  • Its an incredible accomplishment for Genomatica scientists to bring home a three-peat of the prestigious EPA award, said Genomatica CEO Christophe Schilling.

Jacobs Selected by the EPA for Research Laboratory Support in Research Triangle Park

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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DALLAS, May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide Research Laboratory Support (RLS) for the EPA Office of Research and Development at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

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  • DALLAS, May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide Research Laboratory Support (RLS) for the EPA Office of Research and Development at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
  • Jacobs has successfully supported the EPA on the RLS contract since 2015 and will continue to deliver sustainable solutions in demanding and frequently changing environments.
  • With the award of this EPA RLS follow-on contract, Jacobs will continue to provide technical, analytical, research and development and logistical technology support to help the EPA in its mission to protect human and environmental health.
  • "This work aligns with Jacobs' focus on creating a more sustainable world, and we are pleased to have again been selected by the EPA to provide scientific research assistance in support of their vital mission," said Jacobs Critical Mission Solutions Senior Vice President Steve Arnette.

VIZIO's Sustainability Efforts Praised by Environmental Protection Agency

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, Inc. today announces its 2019 Sustainable Materials Management Gold Tier distinction from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, Inc. today announces its 2019 Sustainable Materials Management Gold Tier distinction from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • Alongside its consumer recycling dropoffs, network of green partners, and resource center on state regulations, this longstanding program is evidence of the importance VIZIO places on environmental sustainability.
  • "We never stop talking about recycling and sustainability in every part of our business," said Bill Baxter, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO.
  • For more information about VIZIO's sustainability projects visit VIZIO.com/environment and to learn more about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency visit EPA.gov .

KeHE Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- KeHE Distributors, LLC announced today that it joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry partners that provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency as goods move through the supply chain.

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  • NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- KeHE Distributors, LLC announced today that it joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry partners that provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency as goods move through the supply chain.
  • By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, KeHE demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.
  • We partnered with the EPA SmartWay program to better understand the impact our fleet has on the planet and have set reduction targets accordingly," said Laura McCord, KeHE Executive Director, Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility.
  • For more about KeHE, visit KeHE.com or check out our social media channels: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , & LinkedIn .