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New Belgium Strikes ‘100% Wind Powered’ Following Complaint

Facing criticism from a former employee, New Belgium Brewing Co., often pointed to as an environmental leader, has omitted phrasing from its marketing that claims it relies on total wind power, Fort Collins Weekly reports. Former New Belgium employee Eric Sutherland has sent an inquiry and expressed concern to the city’s Electric Board regarding the company’s participation in the Fort

EPA Wants Help Encouraging Self-Disclosed Environmental Violations

The EPA is seeking comments on how a policy that offers reduced penalties to companies for self-disclosing environmental violations should apply to the new owners of recently acquired facilities. The audit policy offers reduced penalties to companies that self-police their programs, promptly disclose and correct any violations discovered, and take steps to prevent future violations. Companies with newly...

Kmart Reports Environmental Violations To EPA, Pays Fine

Kmart will pay a $102,422 fine to settle self-disclosed violations of federal environmental regulations discovered at 17 distribution centers in 13 states. The company reported violations of clean water, hazardous waste, and emergency planning and preparedness regulations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If EPA had discovered Kmart's violations through an inspection, the company would have faced a fine of

Nike Sells Carbon Credits to Entergy

Nike has sold emission reduction credits totaling 100,000 metric tons to utility company Entergy. Environmental Resources Trust verified and registered the credit as a result of Nike exceeding its carbon footprint goals with the World Wildlife Fund's Climate Savers program. Corporations register their greenhouse gas emissions with...

Small Business Energy Efficiency Quiz

With the right upgrades, the typical small business can cut its energy bill up to 30 percent and see a payback on the investment within three years, according to Entrepreneur. Things are getting easier for small business. Nationally, there are now more than 600 utilities offering green power. In addition...

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