Environmental Protection Agency
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Environmental Protection Agency articles below.
EPA Honors 2020 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners
This year's ENERGY STAR Award Winners have demonstrated national leadership in cost-saving energy efficient solutions.
Containment of Hazardous Materials
Hazardous material containment systems require routine maintenance and inspection to ensure their integrity. Their regulation is primarily handled by the EPA which regulates two types of storage systems: Portable storage containers, such as portable tanks and 55-gallon drums; and fixed tank systems.
FM Alert: Cradle To Cradle Certified Product Standard Recognized By EPA
Approximately 350 building materials, construction, and furnishings products from 159 manufacturers have achieved Cradle to Cradle product certification to date.
Sustainable By Design: Record Year In 2007 For Energy Star Facilities
Among those joining the list was JCPenney, the first big box retailer to earn the designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Sustainable By Design: Save Water While Quenching Cooling Towers
With proper infrastructure and treatment in place, reusing water can be a viable option for a facility.
