As a dry-cleaning service provider, you should be very familiar with Perchloroethylene (Perc), the traditional solvent known for its cleaning effectiveness. However, you are also probably aware of the growing concerns surrounding Perc's environmental and health...
California is working hard to protect its people’s health by making stricter rules about harmful chemicals. This includes putting stronger regulations on substances like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Despite being toxic and often labeled as ‘forever...
Recycling can be essential to waste reduction, making it mandatory by law in specific circumstances. California takes waste management very seriously, with legislators enforcing policies that require businesses to recycle organic waste when applicable. This regulation...
Releasing waste can be inevitable in specific industries. Some of the most mundane products used by the public daily often come from manufacturing plants and use transportation channels that can produce air pollutants. Fortunately, recent developments in technology...
As businesses look for ways to reduce their environmental impact and save money, using zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is becoming more appealing. ZEVs do not produce any pollution from their tails, which means they do not contribute to air pollution or climate change....
It is well known to those in the aftermarket auto parts industry that the EPA in recent years has stepped up its enforcement efforts related to the Clean Air Act (CAA), particularly the manufacture or sale of motor vehicle parts known as defeat devices. Defeat devices...
Environmental science at its core involves the study of various aspects of the geology, biology, chemistry, and ecology inherent in our natural environment. Interest in the study of environmental science has evolved and risen over the last several decades due in large...
On October 07, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills related to climate legislation into law. One of the bills was SB 253, also known as the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (CCDAA). What is the CCDAA? Under the CCDAA, companies doing business in...
Dry-cleaning businesses don’t always have the best reputations in the California commercial real estate industry. Investors and lenders often have concerns regarding chlorinated solvents and other chemicals dry cleaners use daily. If you’re considering starting a...
Many hospitals and clinics use X-rays and other radiographic techniques that involve photographic processing. Despite the rise of digital imaging, some of these facilities continue to use traditional film-based methods. This activity unfortunately results in...