Learn the Issues
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What are biological pollutants, how do they affect indoor air quality?
Biological contaminants include bacteria, molds, mildew, viruses, animal dander and cat saliva, house dust, mites, cockroaches, and pollen (see more about asthma triggers ). There are many sources of these pollutants. Pollens originate from plants; viruses are transmitted by people and animals; bacteria are carried by people, animals, and soil…
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What should I know about formaldehyde and indoor air quality?
For further information on formaldehyde and consumer products, call the EPA Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Line (202) 554-1404. Sources of formaldehyde in the home include building materials, smoking, household products, and the use of un-vented, fuel-burning appliances, like gas stoves or kerosene space heaters. Formaldehyde, by itself or…
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Benefits and Features of Indoor AirPlus Homes
Builders can employ a variety of construction practices and technologies in their new homes to help address indoor air quality concerns through Indoor airPLUS.
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Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Chapter 6
The content on this page is based on the guide by the same name. However, updates have been made to some resources and links. Here you can find information on mold prevention and remediation.
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Text Version of the Mold House Tour
Get a quick glimpse of some of the most important ways to protect your home from mold by touring the Mold House. Room-by-room, you'll learn about the key problem areas and how to address them.
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Should I test or sample for mold in my home using the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index, or ERMI?
No. The Environmental Relative Moldiness Index, or ERMI, developed by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency researchers, is a research tool and is not recommended for use except as a research tool. For more information, see EPA's Office of Research and Development Fact Sheet: The Environmental Relative Moldiness Index: A Research Tool…
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Frequent Questions about Anaerobic Digestion
This is a list of basic questions related to anaerobic digestion including answers.
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2021 Federal Green Challenge Awards
We are pleased to recognize the following participants in the FGC for their significant efforts in improving the sustainability of their facilities and for their leadership in reducing the environmental footprint of federal government activities.
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Creating Messages that Drive Behavior Change
landing page for the social marketing training materials
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Consolidated Checklist for C9 Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 270 and 124
This Consolidated Checklist corresponds to the 40 CFR Part 270 and 124, published on July 1, 2002, and as amended by the following final rules: 67 FR 77692, December 19, 2002 (Revision Checklist 202)
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Consolidated Checklist for C8 Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 268
This Consolidated Checklist corresponds to the 40 CFR Part 268, published on July 1, 2002, and as amended by the following final rules: 67 FR 48393, July 24, 2002 (Revision Checklist 200); and 67 FR 62618, October 7, 2002 (Revision Checklist 201).
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: Critical Mission & the Path Forward
Describes how the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act protects communities and resource conservation by developing regulations, guidance and policies.
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Exposure Levels for Evaluating Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Indoor School Air
Exposure Levels for Evaluating PCBs in Indoor School Air
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Rainier Commons PCB Removal Project, Seattle, Washington
Project information for the cleanup of PCB-contaminated paint at the Rainier Commons building in Seattle, Washington.
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Holding Time & Preservation
Holding Time & Preservation, Frequent Questions
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Approved Registered Printers for EPA's Manifest Registry
Provides a Table of Approved Registrants with information on organizations approved by the EPA Manifest Registry to print the RCRA hazardous waste manifest and contact information.
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Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Find out how lithium-ion batteries are recycled, how these batteries are regulated at end of life, and where to take your used lithium-ion batteries for recycling.
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Food Stewards Toolkit
The Food Stewards Toolkit includes printable resources for starting a food stewards team at your house of worship.
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Report on Availability of Printing and Writing Papers Listed in the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines Paper Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN)
Goals for Agencies that in agency acquisitions of goods and services use paper of at least 30 percent post-consumer fiber content.
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Frequent Questions about EPA's Risk Assessment of Spent Foundry Sands in Soil Related Applications
This page is a frequent questions resource for EPA's Spent Foundry Sands Risk Assessment