Emergency Preparedness

During the COVID-19 pandemic, as large and small businesses alike struggle to stay afloat while acting responsibly to protect public health, sustainability may not be top-of-mind. But the development and
Continue Reading EPA Commences Public Comment on Recycled-Content Product List – It May be More Relevant Than You Think

On 1 April 2020 the Dutch minister for Environment and Housing (Minister voor Milieu en Wonen) announced that implementation of the Environment and Planning Act is postponed. Implementation of the


Continue Reading Implementation of the Dutch Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet) Postponed Due to Pandemic

COVID-19’s impact on construction projects is mixed and varies by state. Many states consider construction an “essential” service, following guidance from the federal Department of Homeland Security, which issued a
Continue Reading For Developers and Owners: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Construction Projects and Actions You Should Consider

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently released guidance on what constitutes “essential” construction in support of remedial activities pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 202.6 signed by
Continue Reading New York Environmental Regulator Issues Guidance on Essential Construction in Support of Cleanup Activities

Yesterday, March 26, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a memorandum titled COVID-19 Implications for EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program. This guidance comes at a time
Continue Reading Before Making Pandemic Response Products, Consider Environmental Regulations