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EPA in Maryland
Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in Maryland and MD environmental conditions.
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Environmental Information for Delaware
Environmental information about air, water, cleanups and other categories in Delaware.
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EPA in Pennsylvania
Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in Pennsylvania and PA environmental conditions.
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EPA in District of Columbia
Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in District of Columbia and DC environmental conditions.
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Von Roll Isola USA Incorporated in Schenectady, New York
The Riverview facility is a 52-acre manufacturing facility located on Von Roll Drive in Schenectady, New York. The facility is owned and operated by Von Roll Isola USA, Inc., and produces solid and liquid insulating materials and tapes for the electrical
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Textron Realty Operations Incorporated in Wheatfield, New York
This facility is located at 2221 Niagara Falls Boulevard, at the western end of the Town of Wheatfield, New York. The plant is approximately two miles north of the Niagara River and about three miles east of US Interstate 190. This former aerospace-defense
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Worldwide Medicines in Brunswick, New Jersey
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMS) is located at 1 Squibb Drive in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The site has been an active pharmaceutical manufacturing and research and development facility since it began operation by E.R. Squibb and Sons, Inc. in 1907.
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: American Standard Incorporated in Hamilton Township, New Jersey
American Standard Incorporated is located at 240 Princeton Avenue in Trenton, New Jersey. American Standard's Trenton Pottery Facility has operated at its present location since 1923. The facility manufactures ceramic plumbing fixtures using clay, plaster
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Revere Smelting and Refining Corporation in Middletown, New York
Revere Smelting and Refining Corporation operates a secondary lead smelter at 65 Ballard Road in Middletown, New York. The site is located in a rural area of southeastern New York and consists of approximately 61 acre of land, one third of which is used
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Java Code and Data Sources Referenced in the Electronics Environmental Benefits Calculator (EEBC)
standards referenced in the Electronics Environmental Benefits Calculator.
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E3 Value Stream Mapping - Training Modules
Modules explaining the value stream mapping process.
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Federal Legislation, Regulation and Executive Orders Relevant to Federal Electronics Stewardship
Lists federal legislation, regulation, rules, and Executive Orders that are applicable to the purchasing, operation and maintenance, and end-of-life management of electronic equipment.
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U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory: IT Sustainability Case Study
A case study of FEC partner National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Research Support Facility as a large office building leading the way in energy efficiency.
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U.S. Department of Energy, Sandia National Laboratories: Printing Case Study
US Department of Energy Case Study that quantifies the costs associated with individual desktop printing devices
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E3 Materials
These materials offer a start-up kit for a new E3 activities; developed by EPA in coordination with other federal agencies.
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E3 Sustainable Manufacturing Curriculum
A short E3 course containing three modules on Environmental Sustainability; Lean Manufacturing and Pollution Prevention; and Energy and Carbon. Each module includes slides, a facilitator's guide with handouts, activities, quizzes, and facilitator's notes.
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About E3: Economy – Energy – Environment
This page explains EPA's E3 – Economy, Energy, and Environment – a federal and local technical assistance initiative, helping manufacturers adapt and thrive with a focus on sustainability.
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Identifying Greener Insulation
This page describes how to buy greener insulation.
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Composting
This page describes composting – what it is, how it happens, the environmental benefits and legal basics – and provides links to other EPA composting webpages and external resources.
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Interpretation on Recycling Plastics from Shredder Residue
EPA is considering an interpretation of its regulations that would generally allow for recycling of plastic separated from shredder residue under the conditions described in the Voluntary Procedures for Recycling Plastics from Shredder Residue.