The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) is hosting a Virtual Summer Camp to provide environmental education to K-12 students through social media platforms. Each week, camp students can…
Land & Waste
Presentation on Sustainable Packaging and Recycling
This June 18, 2020 presentation on sustainable packaging and recycling was given to ECOS’ SMM Workgroup by Dan Felton, Kyla Fisher, and Andy Hackman of AMERIPEN. View the presentation.
Nevada Publishes Sustainability Guides in Effort to Address COVID-19 Waste Spike
In an effort to address a spike in waste since the COVID-19 outbreak, the recycling program at the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with University of Nevada Reno’s…
New York Preps for Invasive Species Awareness Week
To combat the impacts of invasive species, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) created and supports the Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health (BISEH) and has designated…
Alabama Bans Burns to Improve Air Quality
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has announced an annual warm-weather open-burning ban in 12 counties as part of an air quality improvement effort. The ban, which runs from…
Texas Unveils Useful COVID-19 ‘At Home’ Video Series
How can residents protect the environment from the safety of their own homes during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has released a series of “at home”…
Connecticut Secures NOAA Approval of Estuarine Research Reserve
Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) approved a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment (CT DEEP) proposal to designate a network of state-owned properties and waterways as…
Wisconsin Features Interview with the Daughter of Earth Day Founder
In celebration of 50 years since the launch of Earth Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is featuring an interview with Tia Nelson, the daughter of the late Senator…
Oregon Retrospective on Spill Cleanup Illustrates Value of State Environmental Agencies
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently published a retrospective on a high-profile cleanup effort 21 years ago that offers important lessons for today. The wood-chip freighter New Carissa…
New York Encourages Public to ‘Look for the Zero’ and Buy Phosphorus-Free
Last week, New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the launch of the state’s annual “Look for the Zero” public awareness campaign that encourages homeowners to…
