EHS&S news from around the web, October 2016
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation released a new report on making an accelerated transition to the circular economy.
OH&S published a piece on a new standard for plumbed and portable eyewash stations.
Environmental Leader looked at how healthy soil improves the bottom line.
The Guardian explored the ways organizations can better value water in light of current global shortages.
Antea Group released parts one and two of our ongoing series for new EHS managers.
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