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Here’s what ahead this week in climate policy: Wednesday March 6: The Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies for consumer packaging. EPR policies require producers to contribute the cost attributed to recycling plastic back into the marketplace. Witnesses include Erin Simon, vice president of plastic…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the $3 billion Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission equipment, infrastructure, and climate planning at U.S. ports. According to the EPA, the program is designed to help ports across the country transition to fully zero-emissions operations—serving as a catalyst for transformational change across the freight sector. The funding opportunities were…

All interested parties should work together to create a universal, meaningful standard of cleanliness for patient rooms. Patient safety is one of society’s greatest concerns. It might surprise some people, but attorneys play a major role in improving patient care. You might say they prefer clean hospital rooms over courtrooms. It also might surprise some…

The newly completed facility was also awarded an HREI Insights award. Chicago-based healthcare real estate developer Remedy Medical Properties and its partner Kayne Anderson Real Estate announced the completion of the new Silver Cross Orland Park Medical Pavilion for two Illinois-based healthcare providers, Silver Cross Hospital and Premier Suburban Medical Group (PSMG). In addition, the…

In addition to energy efficiency, smart systems can produce cost savings, healthier workspaces and safer facilities Smart lighting projects offer the potential for major energy savings and improved aesthetics at institutional and commercial facilities. Facility managers are tasked with balancing project costs and energy efficiency improvements with many other benefits, such as improved comfort for…

The Evolution of the Modern Workspace Over the last decade, the modern workspace has undergone a series of transformations, each shaped by technological advancements, economic shifts, and societal changes. From the rise of the open-plan office to the digital revolution that untethered work from a specific location, these evolutions have impacted how, where, and when…