Environmental Issues thats affecting business??

I'm suppose to do this and it's really confussing could anyone help me with this??

Thanks...

First, conduct research on the Internet about trends and issues in handling environmental problems affecting business. You can obtain information about any of the following:



environmental regulations companies must follow.



the cost to business associated with following environmental regulations



trends in handling environmental problems.



new environmental problems anticipated in the future



identify current jobs that are related to the environment (such as waste management and recycling)



identify new jobs that may develop as a result of the need to solve environmental problems



identify the major environmental issues that business and industry must address during the next decade



I have to write a memo about one of these but I do not know how to find any of these threads could someone help please??Environmental Issues thats affecting business??http://www.epa.gov



There are hundreds of links to the regulations that apply to business and industry.



Env Regs: RCRA, CWA, CAA



The cost: Start at approx $5,000 per permit. How many permits required depend on the industry and business. This cost can easily hit $100K per year in the blink of an eye for a plant with 300-500 employees.



If the business is a RCRA generator (a photography developer), then they will have to comply with all RCRA laws. It is not an easy process. An auto body repair shop will have RCRA and air permits (if they have a paint booth).



An industry will have to comply with Title V air permits if they are a huge discharger (much more than $5K per year).



New Problems: Industrial Hygiene in the work space (mold).





New Jobs: Environmental Coordinator or consultant for industry.



Industry trends: Looks like there will be a push to reduce emissions to air. Other trends include waste minimization.





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