This June 18, 2020 presentation by Nicole Villamizar (U.S. EPA) updated the ECOS’ SMM Workgroup on EPA’s ongoing America Recycles Day Efforts. View the presentation.
Sustainability & Materials Management
For Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Workgroup resources, see here.
For Materials Leadership Council and Materials Marketplace resources, see here.
Delaware Plastic Bag Ban to Take Effect January 1
Starting January 1, consumers and many businesses in Delaware will no longer be able to use or distribute single-use plastic carryout bags at the point-of-sale. In 2019, the Delaware General…
Nevada Marks America Recycles Day with Creative Reuse Showcase
To celebrate America Recycles Day, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) set up an online Creative Reuse Showcase with photos of creative repurposing of materials by community members. Nevadans of…
New Jersey Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags and Other Disposable Products
Taking one of the nation’s strictest stances against single-use plastics, New Jersey will begin phasing in new prohibitions on the use of disposable bags and containers in all stores and…
West Virginia Strives to Stay ‘Clean and Green’ with Electronic Recycling Grants
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) recently awarded grants totaling an approximate $87,000 for nine applicants in the Covered Electronic Devices (CED) Recycling Grant…
ECOS Green Report: State Case Studies on the Use of Construction & Demolition Materials to Address the Nation’s Infrastructure Needs
States play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and sustainable use of construction and demolition (C&D) materials in infrastructure. This report presents several case studies, each examining a state…
Maine Expanding Waste Diversion Efforts
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking applications for solid waste diversion grants from public and private entities in the state. This will be the second round of…
Maryland Becomes First State in the Nation to Ban Foam Containers
Maryland this week became the first state to institute a law banning foam food containers at restaurants, schools, and other food service establishments. The law had been set to take…
Carbon Free DC 2050 Holds Virtual Engagement Series
The District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) held Carbon Free DC 2050 events this week focusing on how the District aims to reach its goal of carbon…
Michigan Launches Sustainability Webinar Series
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Materials Management Division recently launched a sustainability webinar series to help interested parties achieve meaningful changes that benefit the environment,…
