These March 28, 2019 presentations updated ECOS’ SMM Workgroup on America Recycles Day progress. Presenters included Susan Boxman and Brandon Bray (U.S. EPA). View the materials economy overview document.
Sustainability & Materials Management
For Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Workgroup resources, see here.
For Materials Leadership Council and Materials Marketplace resources, see here.
Tennessee Awards $1.9 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Landfill Waste
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced $1.9 million in Waste Reduction Grants for community projects to help reduce landfill waste across Tennessee. The Waste Reduction Grants…
Texas Repurposes More Than 33 Million Tires
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has made significant gains in addressing scrap tire management issues and reducing the number of unauthorized scrap tires stockpiled in the state. During…
Michigan Boosts Recycling Reporting
This month, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality released a 2018 Annual Report for the state’s Recycling Reporting Program detailing expanded efforts and targeted outreach to increase the number of…
Colorado Rewards Top Recycled End-Market Business Ideas
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has chosen nine teams for the Colorado NextCycle program. During the open application period late last year, teams from around North…
Mississippi ‘Sharps’ Collection Program Reaches Milestone
The Household Medical Sharps Collection and Disposal Program managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) reached a milestone in late 2018. In total, the program collected more than…
New Tire Fees Fund Nevada Recycling Projects
The Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program has awarded grants to six organizations throughout the state. Approximately $67,500 of grant funding has been…
Nevada Partners in Recycled Art Contest
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources partnered with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to sponsor a statewide recycled art contest to raise awareness of recycling. This year’s projects…
States Mark America Recycles Day
In honor of America Recycles Day on November 15, state environmental agencies undertook a number of initiatives. Here is just a sampling: Virginia Reports on Positive Recycling Trends The…
Presentation on Oregon’s Materials Attributes Research
This November 8, 2018 presentation on Oregon’s Materials Attributes Research was given to ECOS’ SMM Workgroup by David Alloway (OR DEQ). View the presentation.
