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WASHINGTON, ICF
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and other initiatives that could spur innovative solutions and help
stakeholders handle
this problem."
The draft bill, published by the Home Office on 23 March 2005,
will have
significant implications on businesses which have to deal
with the danger of deaths as part of their
operational risk especially
in the transport, energy and construction sectors.
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the new legislation should be drafted.
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"Nearly all Goodwill agencies receive computers through their donation
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This initiative follows on from Norton Rose's independent research
prior
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President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Texas (Austin),
testified
before the U. Most of these donations are unusable and safely recycling or
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directly impacts our job training and career
services. "We have assembled a multi-
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law firm Norton Rose today announces that, following the
publication of the draft corporate manslaughter
bill, it will seek the
views of industry on the draft bill. "Communities across the country have
turned to FHWA for leadership, guidance, and resources to ensure that
transportation solutions
protect and enhance their natural and human
environments," says Sergio Ostria, ICF Consulting Senior
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of Representatives and other
stakeholders working together to discuss
end-of-life management solutions that are mutually beneficial
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In his testimony, Davis discussed the growing trend of computer donations
and other electronic
devices to Goodwill agencies over the past decade. "Last year, Goodwill handled over 23 million pounds
of computers.dealing issues
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supports the development of analytical methods and
tools, and information that supports decision
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state,
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in assisting the
development and sustainability of a recycling/reuse infrastructure," said
Gerald
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city governments, as well as other organizations, Goodwill Industries is
exploring
socially responsible ways of managing used electronics in a
cost-effective manner," said Davis.
"A Goodwill Industries task force has
researched the issue and has identified innovative
e-recycling
models that have so far been successful in meeting Goodwill
Industries' revenue goals, concern for
the environment, and most
importantly, our mission of putting people to work.
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Davis today outlined to Congress the role of various
stakeholders, including government
, businesses, and charities, in dealing
with the growing problem of electronic waste. House of Representatives
Committee on Energy and
Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, in
Washington
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enhancing transportation
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fundamental knowledge of the relationships between transportation
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industry and state bodies.
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Rose is sending out a booklet to industry
summarising current
legislation, key issues in the debate, a critique of the new draft
bill and
a short questionnaire for industry to complete and return.
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