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2010 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance is presenting the 2010 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference in June of 2010. This is geared towards anyone in the environmental field. Information is available at http://www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops (click on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops”).
If you need more time or information, please contact:
Jennifer Acevedo
Environmental Assistance Program
Lansing Phone: 517-335-3203
Warren Phone: 586-753-3727
acevedoj@michigan.gov
Issues
• FTC's Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
• Metal Furniture Coatings Rule
> Federal Register Publication of Coatings Rule (PDF file)
> Draft Metal Furniture NESHAP Implementation Tools
> Excel spreadsheet designed to help companies determine the new rule's impact on operations. Click here to download the spreadsheet.
Organizations
A to Z:
• Green Buildings Council
• Green Suppliers Network
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Programs & Resources
Green Buildings Council
8/10/05 - Definition of Standard Workstation Systems released to for use in LEED-CI MR Credit 4.1 and 4.2 (Recycled Content)
5/17/04 - Greenerbuildings.Com, A Free, Online Business Resource On Green Building Practices Launched with NEETF
1/7/03 - Presentation on LEED-CI to BIFMA Government Affairs Committee (Click Here to Download 19.1 MB PowerPoint Document)
10/21/02 - BIFMA Educational Session on Wood Certification
Green Suppliers Network
The Green Suppliers Network has refreshed its website at www.greensuppliers.gov. A wealth of new resources is available to help businesses save money, increase capacity, and improve supply chain relationships via the Lean and Clean Advantage.
Among the improvements and new materials:
• An expanded Tools and Resource Section, including Lean and Clean tools, as well as Green Suppliers Network program materials and state technical assistance provider resources
• New case studies highlighting Green Suppliers Network successes
• Beyond Lean and Clean - resources to further the impact of supply chain initiatives, including information on chemical use, energy efficiency, and product stewardship.
The website will be continually updated as the program continues to expand. Check back frequently for news and updates on the Green Suppliers Network program. Contact Heidi Karp, U.S. EPA, at 202-564-2233 or Karp.Heidi@epamail.epa.gov for more information.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Programs & Resources
Resource Conservation Challenge:
On September 9, 2002, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the kickoff of a campaign challenging Americans to meet or beat two goals by 2005: Boosting the national recycling rate from 30 percent to 35 percent, and curbing by 50 percent the generation of 30 harmful chemicals normally found in hazardous waste. To help meet the goals of the Challenge, the agency also announced 12 new innovative projects that will test creative approaches to waste minimization, energy recovery, recycling and land revitalization. MORE
Hazardous Air Pollutants List (PDF file)
Uncontrolled Emission Factor Listing for Criteria Air Pollutants (July 2001, PDF file)
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