EPA
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
EPA proposes banning a chemical found in cleaning products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to safeguard public health and protect consumers and
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
EPA highlights Green Seal’s PFAS prohibition for federal purchasers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) released an update to its federal purchasing search tool that highlights the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prohibitions and
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Why reading chemical labels has never been more important
The pandemic certainly changed the way many organizations approach cleaning and disinfecting, and reading chemical labels is vital. Facilities of all types are using disinfectants
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
EPA issues advisory on disinfectant claims
An EPA advisory notes some disinfectant products include unapproved claims regarding SARS-CoV-2, the strain of coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
EPA releases major update to chemicals list
For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an update of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory listing.
REMI Network
Groups aim to phase out certain HFC refrigerants
The AHRI and the NRDC have issued a joint letter to the EPA to show support for the change in status of certain refrigerants used in liquid chillers.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Memorial Hermann receives sustainability award
For the third year in a row, the Memorial Hermann Health System (Memorial Hermann) has been selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the recipient of the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award. Memorial Hermann was recognized for its ongoing commitment to the improvement of energy efficiency in its facilities.