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The Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association joins EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership

The Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association (PRMA) has officially joined EPA's SmartWay Transport Affiliate Program, an innovative initiative that strives to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. As part of the agreement signed by PRMA, they will educate their membership about the benefits of reducing idling and saving energy through seminars and outreach activities, as well as establishing a link with EPA's SmartWay web page.

More information on EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership

EPA Applauds Environmental Champions

Forty-six individuals and organizations from New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands received top honors from EPA for their work to protect the environment. "These exemplary environmental stewards have gone above and beyond for environmental change in local communities," said Regional Administrator Alan J. Steinberg. "Let their extraordinary contributions remind us all that we can make our world a better place and individuals really inspire others and make a lasting difference."

News Releases for New Jersey | New York | Puerto Rico | U.S. Virgin Islands

• Funding Available to Address Local Environmental Justice Issues
  Applications due by June 30, 2008.
  
  
• New York City Green Building Competition is now Open
  Applications are due by May 30.
  
  
• New Requirements to Protect Children from Lead-based Paint Hazards | En Español
  Under the new regulations, workers must follow lead-safe work practices during renovation and repair of structures built before 1978.
  
  
• Funding Available to Increase Awareness of Impacts to Coral Reefs
  [PDF 133K, 25 pp]
  Applications are due by May 12.
  
  
• Funding Now Available for Clean Diesel Activities
  EPA will award grants for diesel emission reduction programs that improve air quality and protect public health.
  
  
• Personal Emissions Calculator
  Estimate your greenhouse gas emissions and identify ways to reduce them.
  
  
• Recycle Your Cell Phone. It's an Easy Call
  EPA has teamed up with leading cell phone manufacturers, service providers, and retailers to encourage Americans to recycle their cell phones and accessories.
  
  
• Safely Handling and Recycling Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  Learn about proper use and disposal of compact fluorescent light bulbs or CFLs.