Compost on EPA menu for managing storm water

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated rules for storm water management, which were implemented in two phases and EPA explains that these minimum control measures are implemented by applying one or more Best Management Practices (BMPs) appropriate to the source, location and climate. The practices listed in its national menu of BMPs is intended to provide guidance as to the types of practices that can be used to develop and implement storm water management programs.

Government domestic functions, Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Water Resources-Total Govt, Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Water Management, Design and construction, Environmental policy, Water, Water resource management, Storm water retention basins

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Phase II storm water rule in effect

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An overview is presented on the Environmental Protection Agency's new regulation for storm water management. It requires any planned construction that disturbs more than one but fewer than five acres to meet best management practices for controlling erosion and sediment transport.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Construction, Engineering Services, Management dynamics, Engineering & Architectural Svcs, Engineering & Architectural Services, Standards, Management, Construction industry, Company business management, Storm sewers, Runoff

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Bags, foodservice ware, packaging films: what's what and who's who in compostable products

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The increase in demand for compostable products like bags, foodservice ware, film packaging and containers; factors like pricing, sustainability as well as specific standards for the products along with the list of suppliers are presented.

Plastics Product Manufacturing, Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing, Miscellaneous Plastics Products, NEC, Plastics materials and resins, Plastic Packaging Materials, Degradable Plastics, Packaging Methods, Usage, Environmental aspects, Plastics, Plastic packaging, Packaging, Biodegradable plastics, Plastics in packaging

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