In October 2024, Arizona DEQ created a video parodying the cult classic film “Halloween,” to share recycling tips and an infographic on common recycling contaminants.
Sustainability & Materials Management
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New York & New Jersey: ‘Tis the Season for Pumpkin Smashing & Sustainability
With Halloween just around the corner, the states of New York and New Jersey are promoting sustainability solutions ranging from pumpkin smashes to materials reuse. The New York State Department…
Louisiana Spotlights Waste Tires in Town Hall Tour
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) has embarked on a six-city town hall tour to create an open forum for public conversations around waste tire disposal and regulatory compliance.…
California to Implement Innovative New Law on Textile Extended Producer Responsibility
California signed into law the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, creating extended producer responsibility requirements for textiles.
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.
