This ECOS Green Report showcases seven recent and ongoing state Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) initiatives and highlights their environmental and economic benefits. Covered topics include reuse of dredged material in…
Iowa
Iowa Marks Five Years of Program Growth with EASY Air
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) is marking the fifth anniversary of its successful Iowa EASY Air program, a comprehensive online air permit application system launched in December…
Iowa Issues Three Reports on the Economic & Environmental Impacts of SMM
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) initiative has announced the results of three studies examining the environmental and economic impacts of recycling in the state.…
Iowa Sues Recycler over Abandoned Wind Turbine Blades
Last week, Iowa’s Attorney General (AG) announced a lawsuit against Global Fiberglass Solutions (GFS) for violations of the state’s solid waste laws. According to the suit, GFS failed to properly…
State Innovation Video 2024: Iowa Septic Awareness
Iowa Waste Exchange
The Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) is a materials exchange program designed to keep waste out of the landfills and in production. The IWE maintains a database of available and wanted…
ECOS Environmental Justice Workgroup on U.S. EPA’s Audit of Iowa DNR’s Form 4700-4
In July 2024, the ECOS Environmental Justice (EJ) Workgroup welcomed Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide an overview of U.S. EPA’s audit of DNR’s Form 4700-4, which recently concluded with…
States Observe Air Quality Awareness Week
ECOS member agencies spotlight a variety of air quality activities as part of Air Quality Awareness Week 2024. This year’s theme: Knowing Your Air.
State Environmental Agencies Count Down to Earth Day
Since 1970, the United States has celebrated the modern-day environmental movement with annual Earth Day observances around the country. This April 22, state environmental agencies will mark the day in…
Iowa Engineer Intern Program Continues to Rack up P2 Savings for Companies
Iowa companies have saved nearly $117M since 2001 by implementing environmental improvements recommended by interns with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Pollution Prevention Intern Program. This service places top…
