California signed into law the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, creating extended producer responsibility requirements for textiles.
Sustainability & Materials Management
For Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Workgroup resources, see here.
For Materials Leadership Council and Materials Marketplace resources, see here.
Resolution 12-5: Principles of Extended Producer Responsibility and the Definition of Product Stewardship
In this resolution, ECOS defines product stewardship as the act of minimizing health, safety, environmental, and social impacts, and maximizing economic benefits of a product and its packaging throughout all…
State Innovation Video 2024: New Jersey Shell Recycling Program
New Jersey highlights its partnership with local restaurants to rebuild oyster reefs and minimize waste by recycling oyster shells.
Illinois Enacts Nation’s 16th Battery Recycling Law
Illinois requires battery producers to fund and manage the collection, transportation, and recycling of portable primary and rechargeable batteries.
Mississippi Marsh Restoration Yields Healthier Reef and Shoreline
Mississippi DEQ reused dredged material to protect the Hancock County Marsh Coastal Preserve, create new marsh, and restore subtidal oyster reefs.
Wyoming DEQ Steps into the Podcast Studio
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality released the third episode of State of The Environment, a monthly podcast featuring Director Todd Parfitt and staff reflecting on various programs and activities of the agency.
Arizona Leveraging Drone Technology for Tire Dump Site Assessments
In June 2024, Arizona DEQ successfully employed drone technology to more quickly and accurately estimate the volume of waste tires at regulated sites.
Louisiana Tiger Team to Tackle Mountain of Abandoned Tires
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has established a Tiger Team of expert DEQ personnel to clean up an abandoned waste tire processing facility. The 74-acre site, abandoned since…
Michigan Launches Landmark City-Wide, AI-Powered Recycling Program
In partnership with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy, the City of East Lansing has launched an innovative city-wide recycling program powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The…
Maine Probes State’s Food Loss and Waste
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection published a report on food waste across the state. The Food Loss and Waste Generation Study was funded through the state and U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program.
