Welcome to the Printers' National Environmental Assistance Center!
PNEAC is your direct conduit to experts and reliable information on environmental issues
related to the printing, publishing and packaging industry.
Here you will find information on:
- Compliance - National and State-specific
- Pollution Prevention Opportunities
- Training Resources - Print Processes,
Videotapes, & Manuals
- Answers to Common Questions (Listserv & Archives)
- People and Programs (Contacts) - National and State-specific
- Initiatives - PrintSTEP, National Environmental Performance Track, Design for the Environment, Great Printers Project, P2PRINT, etc.
- Breaking news covering items of interest from EPA, OSHA, and DOT. See Hot News below, as well as archived articles in our Cool News area.
If you have additional questions or do not find what you are searching for, PNEAC's
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PNEAC Hot News
Beyond Recycling: Responsible Paper Purchasing
5.14.08
Source: GreenBuzz, 5/12/08
Summary: Companies can make an enormous difference in the global environment and forest communities by adopting strict purchasing policies.
NY: Turn in an old air conditioner and save energy this summer
5.13.08
Source: NYSERDA, 5/8/08
Summary: NYSERDA is hosting turn-in events across the state this spring and offering energy-saving tips to help New Yorkers keep their homes cool without breaking their budget. Residents with coupons from their local municipality can turn-in old room air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
Pain at the Plug: Fuel Costs Push Up Electricity Rates, Too
5.9.08
Source: Environmental Capital, 5/7/08
Summary: American consumers just coming to grips with higher gasoline prices can now count on another worry: higher electricity prices. Something has to give--but will it be electricity demand, or power-company profits?
Survey: Green Consumers Adapt to Poor Economy
5.9.08
Source: Environmental Protection, 5/8/08
Summary: Consumer interest in buying green environmentally friendly products and healthy organic food remains high despite the tough economy and rising food and energy prices. A recent market research survey released by Mambo Sprouts Marketing showed that consumers are placing a priority on buying green and finding ways to keep doing so.
AR: Arkansas small business gets $224,000 from EPA to develop 'green' lighting
5.9.08
Source: U.S. EPA, 5/8/08
Summary: An Arkansas nanotechnology company has been awarded $224,997 from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to develop a green alternative to fluorescent lighting.
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