New Hampshire DES has published an online guide offering practical, science-based information for managing shoreline properties.
Sustainability & Materials Management
For Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Workgroup resources, see here.
For Materials Leadership Council and Materials Marketplace resources, see here.
Resolution 17-1: Advancing Safer Chemical Products and Processes
In this resolution, ECOS encourages support for sustainable and green chemistry and the promotion of alternatives assessment.
Wyoming Garners U.S. EPA Approval of Coal Ash Permit Program
Wyoming becomes the fifth state to secure CCR program authority, allowing it to permit CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills.
Colorado Approves EPR Plan & Post-Sackett Water Protection Rules
Colorado moves forward EPR for packaging and paper producers and approves new surface water protection rules.
New Jersey Launches Partnership to Expand Shell Recycling for Oyster Reef Restoration
New Jersey has partnered with Sysco Corporation to dramatically expand the state’s innovative shell recycling program.
North Dakota Receives U.S. EPA Approval to Run CCR Program
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced final approval of North Dakota’s application to operate its own CCR permitting program.
Massachusetts DEP Celebrates 50 Years of Environmental Protection
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection celebrated 50 years of work to protect human health and the environment in the state.
North Carolina Promotes Environmental Stewardship Program at Annual Conference
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality held its Environmental Stewardship Initiative Conference, sharing sustainability and pollution prevention best practices.
Texas Suggests Pumpkin Scraps too ‘Gourd’ to Waste
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is looking ahead to Halloween by sharing sustainable hacks to help ‘squash’ food waste and keep pumpkins out of the landfill. Instead of…
Iowa to Spotlight Outcomes of Organic Waste Management Project
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an online event this month to review the results of a nearly five-year process focused on sustainable materials management and organic…
