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…
Sustainability & Materials Management
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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,…
Illinois Sparks New Environmental Curriculum for Fifth-Sixth Grade Educators
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director John J. Kim announced that the Agency has again partnered with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education…
Tennessee Touts Success of its First-Ever Virtual Summer Camp
The Tennessee Department of Environment &Conservation (TDEC), which launched its first-ever Virtual Summer Camp Program this past June and July, is reporting tremendous success and engagement. The program highlighted topics…
Indiana Clean Yard Program Tackles Salvage Yard Stockpiles
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has awarded an Indiana Clean Yard-Gold Level certification to Pull-A-Part in recognition of the company’s continued efforts to protect the environment. The Indiana…
Alabama Promotes Recycling with Local Government Grants from Dedicated Funds
In late June, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) announced grants of more than $1.4 million to 16 local governments across the state. The grants will be used to…
