As April 22 approaches, states are marking Earth Day with cleanups, public education campaigns, and various festivities. Here’s just a sampling: The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management streamed a…
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DC Encourages Zero Waste with New Recycling Tool
Zero Waste DC released a new tool to help residents figure out how to properly dispose of any item in DC. The tool, “What Goes Where,” allows you to type…
Connecticut Forges Partnership with Closed Loop Fund on Recycling Infrastructure Funding
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced last week a statewide public-private partnership with Closed Loop Fund targeting a $5 million investment in recycling infrastructure in Connecticut in…
New Hampshire Joins Northeast States, Automakers in ‘Drive Change. Drive Electric’ Campaign
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services recently became a state campaign partner in a historic initiative between Northeast States and automakers to increase electric car use throughout the region.…
Mississippi DEQ Honored with State Recycling Award
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) this month was honored with the 2017 Environmental Hero “State Agency Recycler of the Year” Award from the Mississippi Recycling Coalition (MRC). MDEQ…
Texas Offers Alternative Fueling Grants
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has announced that it will offer a second round of Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP) grants to eligible individuals, businesses, and government entities to…
Pennsylvania Agencies Earn National Recognition for Statewide Cleanup Campaign
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) have been honored with Keep America Beautiful 2018 State Agency Partner Awards for their partnership on the Great…
Oregon Departments Partner on Sustainable Businesses Internship Program
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is partnering with two other organizations – the state’s Department of Energy and the Oregon Sea Grant – on a program to connect businesses…
Top Ten LEED States Recognized by National Council
On January 31, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the world’s most widely…
Oregon Touts Food Waste Grant as a Win for University, Public, and DEQ
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Materials Management Program recently awarded a grant to reduce food waste by at least 10 percent on the campus of Oregon State University. The…
