Last week, a pilot project funded by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) deployed litter collectors in four locations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The device is a floating…
Sustainability & Materials Management
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Connecticut Launches Beverage Container Recycling Grants for EJ and Urban Centers
This week, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced Beverage Container Recycling (Bottle Bill) grant program opportunities for beverage container redemption centers in urban centers and environmental…
New Report Tracks New Mexico Performance on Public Health and the Environment
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has released a first-of-its kind performance assessment report that offers the public, stakeholders, and legislators the opportunity to track the Department’s progress in protecting…
Mississippi Now Leads Nation in Medical Sharps Drop-Off Locations Per Capita
The Household Medical Sharps Collection and Disposal Program, managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), reached significant milestones in 2021 including one that makes it a national leader.…
Massachusetts Extends Waste Ban to Mattresses and Textiles
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced amendments to its waste ban regulations to include mattresses, textiles, and commercial organics starting this month. These materials will join a…
Montana Video Series Spotlights Work in Various Media
Last week, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) posted a video on its efforts to restore water quality in Ninemile Creek. The video is one of a set the…
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…
Iowa Plans Transition to a Sustainable Materials Management System
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working with residents, businesses, and institutions to craft a state vision for Sustainable Materials Management (SMM). A series of stakeholders meetings will…
ECOS 2021 State Innovation Award Videos
ECOS presented its annual State Program Innovation Awards at its 2021 virtual Fall Meeting. States submitted excellent video nominations showcasing the results of innovative programs and approaches. Videos appeared in…
