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Video released: personal noise dosimeter demonstration
New short video released showcasing Pulsar’s popular personal noise monitoring device Pulsar Instruments, the fastest growing manufacturer of noise at work monitoring products in the world, has released a new video explaining and demonstrating the features, functions and benefits of its personal noise exposure dosemeter doseBadge system: Pulsar Model 22. This short noise dosemeter video ...
$11 Million to Advance Renewable Carbon Fiber Production from Biomass
The Energy Department announced today up to $11.3 million for two projects that aim to advance the production of cost-competitive, high-performance carbon fiber material from renewable, non-food-based feedstocks, such as agricultural residues and woody biomass. Carbon fiber – a strong, lightweight material that can replace steel and other heavier metals – can lower the cost and ...
New incineration-waste clean-up method brings resource and carbon benefits
Ash from waste incineration can be made safer simply by mixing it with rice husks, water and other forms of waste ash at temperatures under 100 °C, according to new research. Once dried, the end product not only locks away toxic metals lead and zinc, but also stores carbon. Furthermore, it can be used in the polymer industry to lower costs, improve polymer properties and reduce the use of ...
Manufacturing industry saves £2 million in water costs
Signatories to the Federation House Commitment (FHC) significantly reduced the amount of water used in the manufacture of food and drink last year, saving the industry £2 million in the purchase price of water alone. The news comes as part of the Commitment’s annual progress report, published today by WRAP. Between 2012 and 2013, signatories reduced their water use by 1.35 million ...
Clean-air rules assailed as too much, too little
Hundreds of people across the country lined up Tuesday to tell the Environmental Protection Agency that its new rules for power-plant pollution either go too far or not far enough. The agency is holding hearings this week in Atlanta, Denver, Pittsburgh and Washington on President Barack Obama's plan to cut carbon-dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2030, with 2005 levels as the starting point. ...
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Presentation at NEMC - National Environmental Monitoring Conference Aug 04Concentration of Samples Complying to US EPA 8270 The US EPA method SW-846-8270 is used to determine the concentration of a wide range of semivolatile organic compounds (SVOC) in solvent extracts prepared from many types of solid waste matrices, soils, and water samples. A paramount step in this method is the reproducible concentration of the extracted sample before prior to the quantitative evaluation using GC/MS -
The Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp (August, 2014) Aug 05Delivers proven value to both those new to the environmental field and experienced professionals who want to take a fresh look at the full range of environmental compliance requirements..
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Clean Air Compliance Manager (August, 2014) Aug 05This course is ideal for environmental professionals with responsibility for their organization’s compliance with the Clean Air Act and associated state air quality regulatory programs. -
Particulate Monitor Training Aug 11We are now going to offer in house training on our family of particulate monitors. This would include one-day on the Model 602 BetaPLUS PM10, PM2.5 Monitor, one-day on the Model 633 Aethalometer black carbon monitor and one-day on the Model 651 ultrafine particle monitor. This will be one monitor per day. The cost is $125 per person per day and includes lunches and training material. Payment is required 30 days pr
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SPCC Compliance Manager (August, 2014) Aug 11This course is designed for those responsible for developing SPCC plans, managing SPCC compliance programs, or evaluating SPCC compliance. Facilities subject to spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) regulations must develop and effectively implement SPCC plans. -
Environmental Navigator 2014 Aug 12This course presents new and emerging requirements for environmental compliance managers who need to remain current on regulations applicable to their organization. EPA has proposed hundreds of regulatory changes and finalized more than 50 rulemakings in the past 12 months. -
AST/UST Environmental Manager (August, 2014) Aug 13Storage of chemicals, wastes, flammable and combustible liquids, and other materials in tanks is subject to detailed and stringent requirements. Changing regulations and the overlapping requirements of various agencies, regulatory programs, and industry standards further complicate compliance management. -
Auditing for Environmental Compliance (Annapolis) Sep 09This course will prepare you to develop, manage, or perform first-, second-, or third-party internal environmental compliance audits. -
IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2014 Sep 21The 2014 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition benefits from its host city, Lisbon. Portugal has continued evolving solutions to its historic and recent water challenges between the city’s aqueducts and canals at the mouth of the Tagus River and the international management of the five river basins it shares with Spain. The city is an inexpensive favourite with travellers from the world over. Its vintage
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19th International Congress for Battery Recycling ICBR 2014 Sep 24The 19th International Congress for Battery Recycling will be held from September 24 – 26, 2014 in the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski. The Hotel is situated close to the train station, major shopping areas, and famous museums and theatres - a luxury oasis in the heart of Hamburg on the shores of lake Alster.
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IWA Regional Conference on Water Reuse and Energy 2014 Oct 21The IWA Regional Conference on Water Reuse and Energy focuses specifically on urgent and important issues in water-energy nexus. This conference will provide platforms to share and discuss the following key topics related to water and energy: science and technology in water reuse, potable and non-potable water reuse, water-energy nexus in water reuse, desalination and concentrate management in water reuse, emergin
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2014 Water Infrastructure Conference Oct 26How will your utility address critical infrastructure challenges? Gain the tools you need for essential water infrastructure planning, reinvestment strategies, comprehensive emergency preparedness planning and enhanced security measures. The four-day Water Infrastructure Conference will provide an interactive learning experience with technical sessions, an exposition, and workshops.
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2014 Water Quality Technology Conference & Exposition (WQTC) Nov 16The premier conference for water quality professionals around the world. Join AWWA in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the 2014 Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition. By submitting an abstract and participating, you contribute to the industry while advancing your own career. By submitting an abstract, you have the opportunity to contribute to leading-edge discussions about how to better manage and protect
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2015 Sustainable Water Management Conference Mar 15The 2015 Sustainable Water Management Conference is a unique, holistic event that brings together water sector or-ganizations to develop relevant, current sessions that water professionals need to be efficient now. Sustainable water management encompasses a multitude of interrelated topics and requires a broad and inclusive approach. This confer-ence seeks to combine technical presentations with in-depth discussio
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Waste Expo 2015 Jun 02With more than 560 exhibiting companies, comprehensive conference sessions and workshops and over 11,000 total participants, no other show comes close to the size and scope of WasteExpo. Aside from its impressive scope and stellar reputation, the most compelling thing about WasteExpo is that it connects YOU directly with the largest and most qualified gathering of buyers in the industry. Participation in any
