Relevant to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) responsibilities associated with the State’s Biological Hazards Annex, the agency prepared regulatory guidance regarding the transportation, treatment and disposal of COVID-19…
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COVID-19 Waste Disposal Guidance
Texas Spreads the Word on Water Conservation in Tips Video
Water is a vital natural resource in the State of Texas. If your state experiences drought conditions or hopes to spread awareness on the value of water conservation, feel free…
Texas to Form Advisory Group on EV Battery Reuse & Recycling
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has announced the formation of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Reuse & Recycling Advisory Group to provide recommendations for legislation, policies, and practices…
Texas Video Features Everyday People Making a Difference
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality produces videos to spread the word about conserving water, keeping the air and water clean, and reducing waste. Usually, the agency has a celebrity…
States Celebrate Earth Day with Parties, Podcasts, Pledges, & More
Happy Earth Day! Of course, every day is Earth Day at the state environmental agencies, but on April 22 each year, states mark the occasion by bringing key accomplishments and…
Texas Recycling Seen as Major Economic Boon
According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the recycled material supply chain is an important and growing piece of the Texas economy. TCEQ’s recently published Recycling Market Development…
Texas Sheds Light on Value of Extended Air Monitoring following Emergencies
A new report by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) examining several high-profile emergency events, including Hurricane Laura and Winter Storm Uri, suggests that wide-scale regional deployment of agency…
Texas Takes Aim at ‘Zombie Recycling Myths’
As Halloween nears, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is marking the occasion to dispel “zombie recycling myths’” that “keep stumbling around the internet…following us relentlessly.” Among the myths…
Texas Analyzes State of Recycling, Recommends Market Development Strategy
Earlier this month, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) released a Recycling Market Development Plan (RMDP) that analyzes the state of recycling in Texas, including the economic impact of…
