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Massachusetts Takes a Bite Out of Food Waste with Composting

May 8, 2026

In a new video, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Commissioner Bonnie Heiple highlights composting as one of the simplest ways to reduce waste and…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: composting, food waste

South Carolina Addresses Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Along Coast 

May 1, 2026

South Carolina DES launched new and enhanced tools to address abandoned and derelict vessels along the coast.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: coastal, recycling, vehicles

New Hampshire Publishes ‘Caring for our Marshes’ Guide

April 10, 2026

New Hampshire DES has published an online guide offering practical, science-based information for managing shoreline properties.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: resiliency, waterbodies

Resolution 17-1: Advancing Safer Chemical Products and Processes

April 1, 2026

In this resolution, ECOS encourages support for sustainable and green chemistry and the promotion of alternatives assessment.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: safety, toxics

Wyoming Garners U.S. EPA Approval of Coal Ash Permit Program

February 27, 2026

Wyoming becomes the fifth state to secure CCR program authority, allowing it to permit CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: ccr, cooperative federalism, permitting

Colorado Approves EPR Plan & Post-Sackett Water Protection Rules

December 19, 2025

Colorado moves forward EPR for packaging and paper producers and approves new surface water protection rules.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: EPR, waterbodies, wetlands

New Jersey Launches Partnership to Expand Shell Recycling for Oyster Reef Restoration

November 14, 2025

New Jersey has partnered with Sysco Corporation to dramatically expand the state’s innovative shell recycling program.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: coastal, food waste, recycling

North Dakota Receives U.S. EPA Approval to Run CCR Program

November 7, 2025

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced final approval of North Dakota’s application to operate its own CCR permitting program.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: cooperative federalism

Massachusetts DEP Celebrates 50 Years of Environmental Protection

October 31, 2025

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection celebrated 50 years of work to protect human health and the environment in the state.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: brownfields, environmental justice, PFAS

North Carolina Promotes Environmental Stewardship Program at Annual Conference

October 31, 2025

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality held its Environmental Stewardship Initiative Conference, sharing sustainability and pollution prevention best practices.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: pollution, recycling

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