Recent Additions

This page provides access to new material added to the Retail Industry Portal.

November 6, 2012

Under Reporting Compliance Resources

Retailers may be interested in reporting requirements under subpart QQ of the GHG Reporting Program which requires reporting from suppliers that import or export equipment pre-charged with fluorinated GHGs or containing fluorinated GHGs in closed-cell foams.

September 11, 2012

Under Transportation Logistics/Supply Chain Sustainability Resources

Reverse Logistics / Return Shipments of Hazardous Materials (PDF) (17 pp, 173K) : Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration advance notice of proposed rulemaking to add a definition of reverse logistics and to establish general requirements and regulatory exceptions for hazardous materials return shipments.

June 26, 2012

Under Transportation Logistics/Supply Chain Sustainability Resources

E3: Economy, Energy and the Environment:an initiative designed to help you thrive in a new business era focused on sustainability and, working together, to promote sustainable manufacturing and economic growth throughout the United States.

Use Reusables Campaign: Reusable transport packaging replaces one-time (and limited-use) pallets, boxes and stretch film with durable, reusable alternatives. The Use Reusables campaign helps businesses assess and optimize the transport packaging materials and systems they use, with hands-on training workshops, financial assistance, expert advice and a suite of educational materials. The campaign is a joint project of public agency StopWaste.Org and the Reusable Packaging Association, with financial support from U.S. EPA’s Climate Showcase Community program.

February 20, 2012

Under Waste/Materials Management- Hazardous Waste; Compliance Resources

EPA Hazardous Waste Codes for Waste Streams Commonly Generated by Small Quantity Generators (PDF) (1 pp, 51K, About PDF): This list can be used as a guide for small quantity generators to determine which of their wastes, if any, are hazardous, and to determine the EPA waste codes associated with each waste.

Proposed Universal Waste Rule for Pharmaceuticals

Under Waste/Materials Management- Municipal Waste; Sustainability Resources

Frequent Questions for Pharmaceutical Collection Events

Managing Pharmaceutical Waste -- A 10-Step Blueprint for Healthcare Facilities In the United States

Food Waste: information about economically, socially and environmentally beneficial food waste management

Under Customer Program and Services-Home Renovations; Compliance Resources

Cracking Down on Violators of Lead-Based Paint Laws (2 pp, 271K, About PDF)

Under Merchandising: Products/Packaging; Sustainability Resources

EPA Greener Products Portal

Under Transportation Logistics/Supply Chain; Sustainability Resources

Transportation Environmental Resource Center: Provides information on the environmental regulations that affect the transportation sector. The site includes overviews of the regulations, tips on how to comply, best practice solutions that can help the environment while saving you money, and links to other resources.

October 18, 2011

Under Merchandising: Products/Packaging: Compliance Resources

Most recent children's environmental health-related product recalls from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other sources

Under Transportation: Compliance Resources

Fuel Pump Labeling - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued fuel pump labeling and other requirements for gasoline blends containing more than 10 and up to 15 percent ethanol, known as E15. These requirements will help ensure that E15 is properly labeled and used once it enters the market.

Under Environmental Calculators

RQ Calculator - Enter the name of a hazardous substance or its Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number in the field above to look up its Reportable Quantity (RQ) or to evaluate whether a release to the environment must be reported to the National Response Center.

Under Facilities Management / Municipal Waste

Food Waste - Information about economically, socially and environmentally beneficial food waste management.

Under Merchandising: Products/Packaging – Selling/Buying Green Products

EPA Greener Products Portal - designed to help the user navigate the increasingly important and complex world of greener products. It allows users to search for EPA programs related to greener products based on the type of user and their specific product interests. It also links to additional greener products information from EPA and other sources.

Under Transportation Logistics / Supply Chain Sustainability Resources / Compliance Resources

Transportation Environmental Resource Center – Provides information on the environmental regulations that affect the transportation sector.

Under Facilities Management / Compliance Resources – Boilers

Combustion Portal: Provides federal and state compliance information and sustainability content for various combustion processes (including boilers) that are impacted by federal and state regulations.

Under Facilities Management; Sustainability Resources - Waste

Common Wastes & Materials - information on a variety of non-hazardous materials (e.g., food waste, paper, used oil) recovered for recycling in the United States.

Under Facilities Management; Compliance Resources– Managing Pests, Pesticides and Fertilizers

Controlling Rodents

Under Customer Programs and Services; Sustainability Resources – Food Service

Energy Star Commercial Kitchen Package

Under Reporting – Spills and Releases

Reportable Quantity Calculator

Under Merchandising: Products/Packaging; Compliance Resources – Sales of Products

March 25, 2011

Under Facilities Management; Sustainability Resources

Renewable Energy Industry Success Stories

Under New Buildings and Infrastructure Sustainability Resources

Green Building Industry Success Stories

Under Merchandising: Products/Packaging Sustainability Resources

Green Products Industry News
Study: Packaging Industry More Knowledgeable and Focused on Sustainability

Under Waste/Materials Management

Waste Reduction Industry Success Stories

February 4, 2011

Under Regulatory Highlight

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amendments to the Section 608 Leak Repair Requirements
New Emissions Standards for Boilers and Process Heaters and Commercial / Industrial Solid Waste Incinerators -- you may be impacted if you use a boiler to provide heat for your shopping mall or facility.

Under Facilities Management; Boilers

New Emissions Standards for Boilers and Process Heaters and Commercial / Industrial Solid Waste Incinerators - On April 29, 2010, EPA proposed a set of regulatory proposals under the Clean Air Act that address emissions from boilers, process heaters, and certain solid waste incinerators.
The U.S. Department of Energy offers extensive information on Energy-saving strategies for ICI boiler operations.
The Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse contains case studies highlighting pollution prevention at boilers

Under Facilities Management; Lighting Retrofit and Maintenance

Maintenance, Removal, and Disposal of PCB-Containing Fluorescent Light Ballasts: Although written specifically for schools, this guidance is applicable to anyone working with PCB-containing fluorescent light ballasts as well as anyone trying to determine if they have PCB-containing fluorescent light ballasts.

Under Energy and Climate Change; Energy Use / Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

EPA’s Green Power Top 20 Retail Partners

January 7, 2011

Under Facilities Management: Lighting Retrofit and Maintenance

Maintenance, Removal, and Disposal of PCB-Containing Fluorescent Light Ballasts: Although written specifically for schools, this guidance is applicable to anyone working with PCB-containing fluorescent light ballasts as well as anyone trying to determine if they have PCB-containing fluorescent light ballasts.

August 3, 2010

Under Sales of Products

Under Food Service