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New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Hits Record-level Clean Up

Smart Meetings

While this is an estimate to be proud of, there was once another number organizers used—and were proud of—to track the visitation of the event: amounts of waste produced. The program is a partnership among 25 organizations, including New Orleans & Company, the city of New Orleans, Grounds Krewe and Can Manufacturers Institute.

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Industry Mourns Passing of Chris Wehking

Convene by PCMA

As an executive in the medical meetings sector, Chris also helped PCMA remain in the forefront of medical events, sharing his knowledge of the latest regulations and codes that have had an impact on those events.”. Wehking also advocated for event professionals to get a seat at the executive table at their organizations. “By

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IATA Explained: The Role of International Air Transport Association in the Aviation Industry

AltexSoft Travel

In 2016, the McLaughlin-Sherouse List was published, which ranked all industries in the US according to RegData’s Industry Regulation Index showing the most regulated ones. So, let’s talk about IATA – one of the main regulators of the aviation industry. Source: Fine Art America. What is IATA? IATA’s mission and main purposes.

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Asbestos Exposure in the Home: Risk, Removal, and Remodeling

Redfin

While less common than it was and much more highly regulated, asbestos is still legal and common in some products. Other products that contain asbestos Many products manufactured today still contain asbestos. In fact, there are no asbestos-containing products manufactured specifically for use by the public.

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Carbon Offset in Aviation Explained: How ICAO CORSIA Helps Airlines Get Closer to Net Zero

AltexSoft Travel

With the help of offset schemes, individuals and organizations can invest in diverse environmental projects that help combat climate change such as. Later on, we’ll look at the regulating standards and talk about offsetting programs. Carbon offset regulations in aviation. How carbon offsets work. Here’s what they contain.

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Incandescent Light Bulb Ban: What This Means for Homeowners

Redfin

Businesses can no longer sell inefficient bulbs after August 1, and manufacturers haven’t been allowed to produce inefficient bulbs since January 1, 2023. It’s important to note that the DOE is not the only organization that is working on energy efficiency standards. How will switching to LEDs affect your home?

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FDA Grants Pfizer Vaccine Full Approval

Business Traveler USA

Full approval from US regulators could boost public acceptance, and spur more vaccination mandates from corporations. Including vaccines OK’d by the World Health Organization means recipients of the AstraZeneca shots – over a billion worldwide thus far – are eligible to eat, drink and be merry in the state of New York.