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OfficeMax, Ross Stores and Kinwai USA are among nine manufacturers and retailers being sued by law firm The Chanler Group under California's Proposition 65. The group also issued more than 100 notices of violation to leading furniture manufacturers and retailers, including Ashley Furniture, Best Buy. , Costco, Kohl's, Pier 1 and TJX Companies, claiming they used unlabeled flame retardants TDCPP and TCEP (both also known as Tris).
The UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launched a public consultation on an overhaul of the country's WEEE compliance system. Either of the two preferred BIS options would represent a complete transformation of the current structure, reports . The consultation closes on 21 June and the new rules are expected to come into force on 1 January 2014.
CSA Group, NSF International, IAPMO R&T, UL and the Water Quality B2B Email List Association combine more than 650 previously established action levels for unregulated chemical contaminants from products that come into contact with drinking water, such as pipes, treatment chemicals, treatment devices and faucets. According to them, the work will eliminate inconsistencies in the product certification process. They are also working to harmonize the external peer review process for all future risk assessments.
Chinatrust Commercial Bank is ISO 50001 certified for energy management systems, reports China Post. The bank said it will implement EMS at all 147 branches across China, as well as launch staff training and green procurement programs.
300 N. LaSalle, a 57-story, 1.3 million-square-foot office building in Chicago, according to developer Hines and owner KBS REIT II. ft. has received LEED Platinum status for its existing buildings. Tenants include The Boston Consulting Group, GTCR, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Quarles & Brady LLP. The building features a green roof, motion sensors and condensation water intakes, eliminating the need for potable water for irrigation and cooling systems, REJournals reports.
The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, located near Seattle, has received LEED Gold certification, EarthTechling reports. The building includes a geothermal heating and cooling system, solar panels to generate electricity, recycled building materials, low-flow plumbing fixtures and a green roof.
The International Code Council is seeking committee members to develop two ICC/Solar Rating & Certification Corporation standards for solar water heating systems and solar thermal collectors. Applications are accepted until May 17. The ICC first announced plans to develop standards in June 2012.
The UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launched a public consultation on an overhaul of the country's WEEE compliance system. Either of the two preferred BIS options would represent a complete transformation of the current structure, reports . The consultation closes on 21 June and the new rules are expected to come into force on 1 January 2014.
CSA Group, NSF International, IAPMO R&T, UL and the Water Quality B2B Email List Association combine more than 650 previously established action levels for unregulated chemical contaminants from products that come into contact with drinking water, such as pipes, treatment chemicals, treatment devices and faucets. According to them, the work will eliminate inconsistencies in the product certification process. They are also working to harmonize the external peer review process for all future risk assessments.
Chinatrust Commercial Bank is ISO 50001 certified for energy management systems, reports China Post. The bank said it will implement EMS at all 147 branches across China, as well as launch staff training and green procurement programs.
300 N. LaSalle, a 57-story, 1.3 million-square-foot office building in Chicago, according to developer Hines and owner KBS REIT II. ft. has received LEED Platinum status for its existing buildings. Tenants include The Boston Consulting Group, GTCR, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Quarles & Brady LLP. The building features a green roof, motion sensors and condensation water intakes, eliminating the need for potable water for irrigation and cooling systems, REJournals reports.
The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, located near Seattle, has received LEED Gold certification, EarthTechling reports. The building includes a geothermal heating and cooling system, solar panels to generate electricity, recycled building materials, low-flow plumbing fixtures and a green roof.
The International Code Council is seeking committee members to develop two ICC/Solar Rating & Certification Corporation standards for solar water heating systems and solar thermal collectors. Applications are accepted until May 17. The ICC first announced plans to develop standards in June 2012.