Metso Outotec is ranked 8th on the Corporate Knights 2021 Global 100 Index of most sustainable companies in the world, and places as a top-ranking company among its peers. The results were announced virtually.
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EPA Withdraws WOTUS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its proposed notice of withdrawal of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule (WOTUS).
Read MoreThe WIIN Act Is In; Will WOTUS Be Out?
The Water Infrastructure Improvements Act for the Nation (WIIN Act), formerly known as the Water Resources Development Act or WRDA, cleared the U.S. Senate by a vote of 78 to 21 after passing the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan bill now heads to President Obama’s desk for his signature.
Read MoreCalPortland Constructing Industry’s First Burrowing Owl Habitat
CalPortland said it is now “perched” as the rock products industry’s first company to safely construct a burrowing owl habitat within one of its mining sites. The habitat is designed to support the burrowing owls in a safe, comfortable, environmentally efficient manner.
Read MoreWeir Minerals Delta Industrial Knife Gate Valves Offer Zero Leaks
External leaks from valves during valve cycling are common problems for plant operators around the world. These leaks can have disastrous consequences, contaminating the environment and endangering workers with hazardous materials, resulting in major down time for the company.
Read MoreAggregate Industries Honored with Green Star Award
The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) honored the Aggregate Industries US Northeast Region with the Green Star Award during ELM’s annual Earth Night. Aggregate Industries was recognized for its dedication and commitment to creating a healthy environment and a future of clean energy.
Read MoreHow Big Is Too Big? Repairing Super-Sized Injuries In OTR Tires
In today’s budget-conscious environment, fleet managers are under ever increasing pressure to maximize the life span of their costly OTR tires and are simultaneously being tasked with minimizing fleet down time. Being able to repair these tires quickly and efficiently is a key challenge.
Read MoreThe Communication Audit
A Communication Audit Is Like A Financial Audit, Only It Looks For Messages And Channels Instead Of Money. By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreAggregates Operations Honored for Safety, Environment, Community
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) is recognizing outstanding aggregates operations in the United States and Canada for an extraordinary commitment to safety, superior environmental stewardship and community involvement in 2015.
Read MoreSenate Committee Touts Six-Year Transportation Bill
May 14 – According to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released a bipartisan, six-year surface transportation bill May 12 that would maintain spending on federal-aid highways at current levels plus inflation.
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