March 31 – Easter 2023 Spending Expected to Reach Record $24B With an influx in spending, this Easter Sunday is anticipated to be the biggest one yet. From: Progressive Grocer March 30 – Kohl’s Receives Prestigious Sustainability Award from Government The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program has presented the department store retailer with the…
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West Coast Ports Still Operating Without a Contract
Contract negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) ports remain at a standstill. After 10 months of negotiations, there has been very little progress in resolving key issues such as automation and wages. The PMA recently called out the ILWU for intentional work slowdowns causing delays at the ports…
CONTINUE READINGProposed PFAS Standards from the U.S. EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken steps to set maximum levels for certain polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in public drinking-water systems, and to designate certain PFAS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act or CERCLA (the Superfund law). PFAS are chemicals that have…
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