EPA, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and PPG Industries (PPG) finalized a cleanup plan to address groundwater that is contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) resulting from PPG’s former manufacturing operations at its site in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey.
The groundwater at the site contains a non-degradable solvent called trichloroethylene, a chemical that can cause serious health effects if consumed or inhaled in high doses over long periods of time.
The cleanup plan for…
3 Ways Food Processors Can Cut Down on Water Use
The food processing industry uses a significant amount of water. In fact, it uses more than any other sector except thermoelectric power generation and agriculture, according to the US Geological Survey.
Luckily, there are a few ways to fix this. That said, here’s what food processors can do to reduce water use:
Recycling
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The Netherlands Signed the International Convention for the Recycling of Ships
The Netherlands has become the latest state to ratify the International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (Hong Kong Convention), bringing it one step closer to entering into force.
The Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Cora van Nieuwenhuizen presented the instrument of ratification to IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim at a ceremony held in IMO Headquarters on Monday, December 9.
“We are very grateful to the Government of The Netherlands for their …
Golf Courses Should Go Green by Treating and Using Recycled Water
Water supplies throughout the world are being depleted, but golf courses aren’t doing enough to reuse water. The average American uses 100 gallons of water per day. Of that, nearly 30% is used in the bathroom. But golf courses use more water than all of our homes combined.
In fact, a single 18-hole golf course can use up to 300 million gallons of water each year. That’s a lot when you …
Business-Friendly Renewable Energy Options
Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is harnessed from non-depleting sources that are available in limited amounts. They are constrained from an energy point of view but have no real-time limit.
Renewable energy provides energy in four critical areas: electricity generation, air and water heating/cooling, transport, and rural (off-grid) energy services.
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Making the Renewable Energy Landscape Safer for Workers
While renewable energy has a number of benefits, it can also present some challenges. One of the most significant risks workers faced in the renewable energy industry is exposure to loud noises.
This can be a problem in both large-scale and small-scale operations. Fortunately, there are several ways you can improve worker safety in the renewable energy industry. Below are some tips worth considering:
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How Coronavirus has Made the Topic of Climate Change Easier
It is a difficult time for many right now. We are struggling to cope with the impact of the coronavirus on our personal and professional lives.
As a result, it may seem insensitive to talk about climate action. However, the two issues are inextricably linked.
We must remain vigilant and continue to focus on the climate emergency at this critical time because the longer we fail to …
Argonne National Laboratory Gets New Battery Recycling Facility
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the opening of a new Battery Recycling Center at Argonne National Laboratory that will explore ways to make recycling batteries more viable for businesses and more environmentally sustainable for communities.
The facility, a collaboration between the DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office and the Critical Materials Institute (CMI), will focus on …
The New York City Mayor is Getting Rid of Single-use Plastics
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the city would end its purchase of single-use plastic water bottles and plastic food ware, CBS New York reports.
According to the mayor’s office, the city spends about $20 million a year on single-use plastic items.
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Japan’s Prime Minister has Announced a Goal to Make Japan Carbon Neutral by 2050
Japan, the world’s third-largest economy and one of the top sources of planet-warming emissions, will become carbon neutral by 2050, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday.
While Japan is not a significant greenhouse gas emitter, it ranks seventh globally. According to the US Energy Information Administration, that is still enough to make it a substantial contributor to the problem.
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