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Environmental Awareness & Sustainability in the Classroom

WEBDeFeo Associates has spent over 25 years guiding public and private-sector clients through the complexities of energy conservation, solid waste management, recycling and LEED …

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LEED building's positive effects on your health and productivity in …

WEBOn Monday, May 21st, 2018, Wayne DeFeo attended the North Jersey Sierra Club and was a guest speaker discussing LEED building's positive effects on your health and …

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A 600 Year Old New Jersey Oak Tree is Dying

WEBSometimes a story about the environment is really about something that is just fascinating. The New Jersey Oak Tree in this story certainly qualifies as fascinating. …

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WELL Health and Safety Being Considered by Facilities Managers

WEBWELL Health and Safety Being Considered by Facilities Managers. On September 23, Wayne DeFeo spoke to members of the NJ IFMA, the state-wide chapter of the …

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Organic FarmingWhat a Concept

WEBThe Washington Post’s article highlighting a state in India where, are you ready, pesticide and chemical fertilizer use in farming has been banned is both …

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DeFeo Associates Clients

WEBDeFeo Associates Clients. DeFeo Associates has spent over 25 years guiding public and private-sector clients through the complexities of energy conservation, solid waste …

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Invasive Plants on the Chopping Block

WEBIn all the years I’ve lived in NJ and hiked and biked in the woods of NJ, I’ve yet to see a forestry crew anywhere managing our forests. No thinning for forest health, …

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A proposal designed to increase Energy Efficiency in New Jersey

WEBOn January 5, 2015 the NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has proposed the adoption of a rule proposal to update the New Jersey building codes from the current …

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Sustainability, Energy Conservation & Recycling

WEBTom Zilinek ─ Franklin Township Engineer & Director / Department of Public Works. We were delighted with how DeFeo Associates leveraged their extensive knowledge of …

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What Changes Mean for Development in New Jersey Highlands

WEBBy the numbers, the changes proposed regarding septic density appear to favor the changes. After all, it will only result in 12 percent more septic systems than …

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Dispelling Common Recycling Myths

WEBSuccessful Recycling: Dispelling Common Myths Among the myths managers must address in revamping recycling programs in institutional and commercial facilities are these:

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Commercial Businesses and the Clean Energy Fund

WEBMaking a Case for Solid Waste and Recycling Practices. Laws and regulations are open to interpretation, and everyone makes mistakes. These two ideas …

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One small step for Sustainability

WEBThe State Senate took a first step in starting to lead the way on sustainability with the passage in the Senate Environmental Committee’s passage of S2692 and …

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Renewable Energy

WEBThe New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has taken a step forward in solving a major concern with regard to renewable energy.Storage = consistency of power. As …

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So, I Have a Blandscape, What Should I Do

WEBIn my last post about the blandscape, I offered little as an alternative. Well, this article in Washington Post does a good job of outlining what can be done to improve …

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Time that Electronics Manufacturers Step Up to the Plate and Take

WEBCurrently, the legislature is considering A-4763, New Jersey Electronic Waste Management Act. The bill would update the original EWMA and make it more …

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Mercury Emissions

WEBWith the U.S. Supreme Court agreeing to hear a case that relates to the new EPA Mercury Rule, we can see the dichotomy between those that want to hold onto the …

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China and How Not to be Sustainable

WEBLt. Governor Kim Guadagno attends the New Jersey Business & Industry Association's February 2012 Legislative ReceptionNJBIA Business Voice …

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Representative Lance votes to allow allow coal companies to …

WEBAs noted earlier this month, Congress voted to repeal the Stream Protection Rule that would require coal companies to prevent pollution from their activities from …

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Climate Change Milestone

WEBDeFeo Associates' vision is of long-term economic growth that creates jobs while improving and sustaining the environment. The fact is that financial viability has to …

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E.P.A. to Regulate Climate Changing Gases

WEBI had the privilege of working with Mr. Ruckelshaus many years ago when I was BFI…It was my pleasure to spend time with him on a project in New Jersey and …

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Containing Recycling Costs

WEBSuccessful Recycling: Containing Costs Collecting recyclable materials can cause major problems for the program if managers fail to think about people's needs.

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