Jessica Lyons Hardcastle, Author at Environment + Energy Leader

Strategic Waste Mgmt. planning under the EPA’S new regulations

November 16, 2017December 21, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Date/Time: December 13, 2:00pm ET On November 28, 2016, EPA published the updated Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule which will affect how hazardous waste generators track and manage hazardous waste and is aimed at improving the entire hazardous waste generator program. This finalizes a much-needed update to the hazardous waste ... Read more »

Rubicon Global Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy 100

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

In another sign of corporations’ growing support for the circular economy, Rubicon Global is the latest company to join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy 100.

EPA Denies Petition to Ban Widely Used Pesticide

March 31, 2017May 3, 2018 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

In a move that the agency says will ensure farmers have access to a “crucial” pesticide for US agriculture, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt has signed an order denying a petition that sough to ban chlorpyrifos.

Environmental Executive Moves: Inovateus Solar, MPW, US Conveyor Technologies, Fathom Water Management

March 31, 2017September 30, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Here’s the latest news on hirings, promotions and departures among environmental leaders.

Bio-Based Chemical Tool Aims to Advance Circular Economy

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

An online tool to track the use of bio-based raw materials in products has been launched as a pilot by AkzoNobel, Advanced Biochemical and EY.

IBM Technology Will Help Chinese Corporations Reduce Emissions

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

IBM says it has developed the world’s first blockchain-based “green asset management platform” that will help corporations in China decrease emissions.

Medline Reduces Waste Hauling Costs, Half-Full Pickups with IoT

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Medline saw a 46 percent reduction in pickups, translating into a $27,000 annual reduction in hauling charges for one compactor alone.

VW Will Pay $157 Million to Settle 10 States’ Environmental Claims

March 30, 2017January 5, 2023 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

In total, the automaker has agreed to spend up to $25 billion in the US to settle claims from owners, environmental regulators, states and dealers.

DHL, Gatwick Airport Open First Waste-to-Energy Plant for Airline Waste

March 29, 2017September 30, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The plant will save $1,243 in energy and waste management costs for every day it operates, the companies say.

‘Green Cleaning’ Guide for Facilities Managers Released

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The free guide provides tools for facility management professionals to understand the benefits and make the business case for a green cleaning program.

Target Field Diverted More Than 750 Tons of Trash Last Year

March 29, 2017June 15, 2018 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Eco-Products helped the Minnesota Twins divert 300 tons of trash from landfills last year, turning that Target Field trash into compost. The stadium also recycled 464 tons of glass bottles and aluminum cans last year.

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