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Environment Management
November 21, 2013
This Week´s Featured News Stories

Downcycling — a revised approach to value-corrected substitution in LCA of aluminum
The method of choice when dealing with downcycling of aluminum in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has for a long time been the comparison of the two London Metal Exchange (LME) quotations for primary and secondary aluminum - also known as ‘Value-Corrected Substitution’. Yet, this one-price-fits-all ... » read more

New green VAT system proposed to encourage sustainable consumption and production
A new economic tool designed to encourage sustainable production and consumption has been proposed in a recent study. To ensure that the environmental impact of products is reflected in their cost, the authors of the research recommend a system of green value added tax (VAT) based on life cycle assessment ... » read more

Wall-mounted Noise-Activated Warning System – Easy to install, configurable, highly visible alert system
 
Keep noise levels safe, reduce the risk of damage to hearing and increase productivity with this electronic sign and optional data logging and reporting software. PulsarSafeEar is fitted with a microphone to measure ambient noise and flashes when pre-set noise levels are exceeded or must be kept down, displaying an eye-catching image and warning message. This simple, accurate and visual system has been designed to help in areas where noise fluctuates a great deal and people can’t wear protection all the time such as libraries, schools or hospitals.
   
EPA offers funding to reduce pollution from diesel engines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available $2 million in funding for rebates to help public and private construction equipment ... » read more
Draft NNI Strategic Plan Released for Public Comment
On November 19, 2013, the National Science and Technology Council, Committee on Technology, and Subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology ... » read more
New guide helps companies report their climate policy positions
For the first time ever, companies have a guide to manage and report on their direct and indirect influences on climate policy. The UN Global Compact, ... » read more
EPA proposes new guidelines for greener federal purchases
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing draft guidelines that will help the federal government buy greener and safer products. In ... » read more
New global standard for management of aviation fuel quality
The Energy Institute (EI) and the Joint Inspection Group (JIG) have today (on November 14, 2013) published EI/JIG Standard 1530 Quality assurance requirements ... » read more
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