When it comes to the environment, working together – be it individuals, businesses or governments – is really the only way to go. As no one person or entity holds all the “answers” to the multiple eco-issues affecting us all, collaboration becomes critical.
Fitting then that on George Hawkins’s last day as director of the District’s Department of the Environment (DDOE), the DDOE and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would sign …
Sphere: Related ContentEnvironmental justice. Just what is it exactly? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Environmental Justice defines it as “…the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies…”
Recently, almost 150 Marylanders—including officials, community and business leaders, and citizens—gathered at Morgan State University to examine the connections between land use development and processes, public health, and the environment—as well …
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If you think about the sheer quantity of goods that local governments and schools procure – ranging from pencils and printers to computers and cars – it only makes sense to examine the eco-effects of such purchases. Last week, FairfaxCounty Executive Anthony H. Griffin signed a memorandum directing county departments to do just that.
The Environmentally Preferable Purchasing policy aims to help purchasing decision makers buy products …
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DC’s Energy Conservation Campaign: Too “Conservative”?
The District of Columbia recently rolled out its Energy Conservation Campaign to encourage employees of the Office of Property Management (OPM) and the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) to reduce their energy consumption while at work.
As over one third of the DC …
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This week, the District Department of the Environment and the Office of Property Management begins an initiative aimed at saving money through energy conservation.
Across the District government, employees are encouraged to take steps to reduce their energy usage. They are asked to sign a pledge to participate in the energy conservation program and work to reduce their individual impact wherever possible.
The Mayor’s green summer job corps will provide tips and advice …
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