This week, the GreenNY Council released the Greening New York State report, its thirteenth annual progress update on green procurement and sustainability. Covering FY2023-24, the report details actions that state…
Sustainability & Materials Management
For Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Workgroup resources, see here.
For Materials Leadership Council and Materials Marketplace resources, see here.
Ohio Overhauls Waste and Debris Fees
A new Ohio law regulating solid waste and debris is going into effect and will collect construction and demolition debris fees.
Resolution 04-4: Promotion of Pollution Prevention and Sustainability
In this resolution, ECOS asks EPA to recognize the value of pollution prevention (P2) and sustainability and to work with states to incorporate them into its work.
Resolution 10-1: National Sustainable Materials Management
ECOS requests that EPA work with states to use materials management as an approach for addressing environmental challenges.
Indiana Develops Materials Management Plan
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is hosting a set of five regional open houses to support the development of its Indiana State Materials Management Plan (MMP). The MMP…
Arizona Promotes Recycling with Help from the ‘Real Housewives’
In May 2025, Arizona DEQ introduced “The Real Recyclers of Arizona,” a parody reality show in which agency staff shares tips on composting & waste reduction.
Indiana Funds Projects to Boost Recycling Markets
Last week, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced the availability of grant funding for recycling projects from its Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP). Eligible entities include public and…
Alabama Project Promotes Use of Scrap Tires in Steelmaking
Recently, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management partnered with a steelmaker in a trial project to test the viability of using crumb rubber from scrap tires in its steelmaking process.…
Louisiana Launches Waste Tire Pilot Program on Heels of Comprehensive Report
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has launched a Waste Tire Pilot Program (WTPP), providing municipalities and parishes with financial support to address unauthorized waste tire disposal within their…
Maryland Promotes Food Waste Prevention
This month, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) supported Food Waste Prevention week by urging consumers to make sustainable choices. The Department hosted a webinar and encouraged residents and…
