Sustainability

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ATLANTA — The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) and NSF International recently announced the joint development of a health-based standard that addresses chemical emissions from products.

TORONTO — ARAMARK Corporation was recently named one of Canada''s Greenest Employers by Canada''s Top 100 Employers project.

IRVINE, CA — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently approved the University of California Irvine Extension as an Education Provider and accepted the aims of 10 sustainability courses.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sponsoring the first-ever national energy efficiency contest with 14 commercial buildings competing head-to-head reduce their monthly expenses and their carbon footprints.

WASHINGTON — As a result of Regional Asthma Management and Prevention''s (RAMP) efforts, the California State Legislature provided official recognition to the cause and now encourages greening

KEARSLEY, MI — The Environmental Excellence Award from Energy Education will go to Kearsley Community Schools for saving more than $668,000 in 28 months through energy-efficient behavior.

WASHINGTON — The program, which is in its second year, is sponsored by SDA, the National Education Association (NEA) and NEA''s Health Information Network (HIN).

SPRINGFIELD, MO — A first-ever "foam cleaning" has been issued to chemically clean the blades using "ammoniated foam" to dissolve copper buildup.

NORMAN, OK — The experimental project was unveiled last Thursday on Earth Day.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency''s (EPA) Design for the Environment (DfE) program recently enhanced its Standard for Safer Cleaning Products by establishing an auditing process that includes on-site and desk audits.