Airborne Coronavirus: Making Your Indoor Air Unfriendly to COVID-19
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Read this post to learn three things that can be done in your facility to reduce the likelihood of coronavirus (COVID-19) surviving in the indoor air.
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Temporary OSHA Enforcement Discretion for Respirator Fit Testing Related to COVID-19
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On March 15, 2020, OSHA issued a public memorandum detailing temporary enforcement guidance for the healthcare industry. It is directed to healthcare providers who, in the course of their duties, are required to care for suspected or known victims of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn more about the new recommendations.
Read MoreCalifornia’s New Draft Supplemental Guidance for Screening and Evaluating Vapor Intrusion
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Toxic vapors can move from contaminated groundwater and soil to indoor air, potentially harming human health. California’s new draft Supplemental Guidance promotes a state-wide standard practice and consistency for vapor intrusion screening and sampling. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreCFATS - Risk Management for Chemicals of Interest
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The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) is the first regulatory program in the U.S. focused specifically on security at high-risk chemical facilities. In this post, we’ll review the CFATS process, compliance steps, and the Risk-Based Performance Standards you need to include in your Site Security Plan.
Read MoreNew Reporting Rule for Accidental Chemical Releases
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On February 5, 2020 the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) issued a final rule on accidental release reporting requirements. How will your facility be impacted?
Read MoreBenefits of Sustainability Reporting for Your Company: Doing Well by Doing Good
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How can sustainability reporting help your company? In this post, we’ll discuss some of the many benefits that sustainability reporting can bring and the real value that companies can expect to get from publishing a sustainability report.
Read MoreCalifornia Low Carbon Fuel Standard - What You Need To Know
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The California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is designed to reduce GHG emissions in the transportation sector, which is responsible for about 50 percent of GHG emissions. Read this post to learn how California’s LCFS works, how to generate credits, verification requirements, and more.
Read MoreGet More Money for Less Emissions: California’s Food Production Investment Program
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DEADLINE UPDATE: The Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) helps California food processors cut greenhouse gas emissions and save energy. Awardees include dairies, food, wineries, and other processing facilities. Round 1 applications are due December 4 - read this post for eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Read MoreWho’s Driving Sustainability in the Electric Power Sector?
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In Part 2 of our series on Sustainability in the Electric Power Industry, we explore how Electric Power companies engage with their investors, their customers, and their suppliers on Sustainability issues and what are the key motivators for change.
Read MoreSustainability for Electric Utility Suppliers: EUISSCA & The Sustainability Project
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In Part 1 of our series on Sustainability in the Electric Power Industry, we discuss how suppliers to the utility industry can benchmark and communicate their sustainability efforts in a way that resonates with and is valued by the customer, and how the EUISSCA and The Sustainability Project can help.
Read MoreCalifornia SB 205 Mandates Statewide Industrial Stormwater Compliance
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On October 2nd, Governor Newsom signed into California State Law Senate Bill 205, which mandates that cities and counties check that their regulated industrial facilities retain enrollment under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit program. How will this affect your facility?
Read MoreCARB Workshop Spotlights Social Cost of Carbon
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KERAMIDA reviews the most relevant topics to industry that were discussed at the recent CARB workshop Carbon Neutrality: Social Cost of Carbon & Affordability.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard
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Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness prevention rule was created to protect workers from the dangers of working in high indoor temperatures. In this post, learn what work sites are subject to the rule and how employers can regulate indoor temperatures for their employees.
Read MoreWildfire Preparedness & Protection Tips for California Businesses
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As fire seasons grow in severity, how can California businesses reduce their vulnerability to wildfires? Here are 10 tips to help your business protect itself from the increased risk of wildfires.
Read More(Video) Benefits of CDP Disclosure for First Time Reporters
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Why should your company report to CDP? Read this post and watch the included webinar, co-hosted by CDP & KERAMIDA, to learn the benefits of CDP disclosure and get tips and resources for companies considering disclosing in 2019.
Read MoreIndiana Clean Air Project Grant Opportunity From $10M in VW Funding
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The Indiana Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Program is offering a grant opportunity for diesel vehicle and equipment replacement and repower projects with the goal of improving air quality across Indiana. Applications are due June 17 - read this post for eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Read MoreCircular Economy Benefits for the Metals Industry
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As businesses are starting to consider and implement more sustainable and socially responsible methods of operation, viable and cost-effective models of circularity are beginning to manifest. Read this post to gain a fundamental understanding of circularity and how facilities in the metals industry can benefit most.
Read MoreGRI Waste Standard Takes On Global Waste Crisis
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In this post we’ll review the major changes in the new GRI Draft Standard on Waste and give you the top three things to remember when preparing your 2018 GRI Report.
Read MoreHow to Prepare For an Active Shooter in School
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If there’s an active shooter in the school, do you know how to respond? In this post, learn what planning, prevention, and training strategies we recommend to create a school that is alert, ready and able to act.
Read MoreNSF Publishes New Sustainability Standard for Professional Services
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NSF International has published a new sustainability standard for professional services. Learn more about this new sustainability reporting framework.
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