This November 1 webinar was given to ECOS’ SMM Workgroup by Susan Robinson, Public Affairs Director for Waste Management and Vice President of Government Affairs for Ameripen, and Loretta Pickerell, Materials Management…
Land & Waste
Texas Touts Economic Impacts of Recycling
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has released a study on the Economic Impacts of Recycling showing that the overall impact of recycling municipal solid waste (MSW) on the Texas…
Press Statement on ECOS Results
This Press Statement announces the launch of ECOS Results, an interactive web tool designed to communicate state stories of public health and environmental progress. ECOS Results can be accessed at…
DC Launches Zero Waste Website
Last week, the District of Columbia launched a new website called Zero Waste DC. The site provides residents, businesses, district staff, and schools with information on effective strategies and programs…
Oregon’s Food Waste Prevention Presentation
This September 28 webinar was given to ECOS’ SMM Workgroup by Elaine Blatt and Ashley Zanolli of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The webinar discusses the states’ food waste…
Phoenix Awards Application Open
The Phoenix Awards inspire and recognize exemplary brownfield redevelopment and revitalization. Winning projects offer a fresh take on significant environmental issues, show innovation and demonstrate masterful community impact. The deadline…
Iowa Derelict Building Grant Program Awards Funds to 18 Rural Communities
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Derelict Building Grant Program has announced $350,000 in grants to 18 small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove…
ECOS Comments on EPA’s FY18-19 National Program Manager Guidances
This letter and corresponding document contain ECOS’ comments on U.S. EPA’s draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 National Program Manager (NPM) Guidances for the OLEM, OAR, OCSPP, OW, OEI, OITA, OECA,…
Utah Voluntary Cleanup Program Promotes Streamlined Process
In a recent blog post, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Division of Environmental Response and Remediation highlights its volunteer cleanup program (VCP), which promotes the remediation of contaminated…
Kentucky to Host Annual Brownfields for Bankers Workshops
The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection will host its free annual Brownfields for Bankers Workshop next month. As developers increasingly recognize the value of revitalizing brownfields, this workshop will provide…
