This week, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that the Waste Tire Trust Fund will award nearly $850K to county governments for projects using rubber mulch from recycled tires, in support…
Sustainability & Materials Management
For Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Workgroup resources, see here.
For Materials Leadership Council and Materials Marketplace resources, see here.
Federal Sustainability Plan
Directs federal agencies to prioritize the purchase of sustainable products and services including products without PFAS.
Nebraska Saves Big on Petroleum Remediation Costs through Equipment Reuse
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) recently published an annual report to the Legislature highlighting accomplishments including the purchase and reuse of equipment for its Petroleum Remediation Program,…
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Celebrates Environmental Awareness Month
Throughout the month of April, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’ (CNMI) Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) is celebrating Environmental Awareness Month. The theme for EAM 2024 is…
ECOS Comment Letter to U.S. EPA on Banning Lead Wheel Weights
In this letter, ECOS expresses support of U.S. EPA’s proposed March 2024 settlement agreement in Ecology Center, et al. to act on a longstanding petition under the Toxic Substances Control…
U.S. Virgin Islands to Invest in its First Artificial Coral Reef
Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) recently announced that the U.S. Virgin Islands will protect coastal infrastructure and enhance resilience against future storms…
Texas Teams with PBS Television to Promote Statewide Conservation Campaign
This week, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Take Care of Texas program announced a new partnership with Texas PBS as part of a statewide awareness campaign about ways…
Arizona Takes to Instagram to Encourage Residents to ‘Shake Off’ Recycling Misconceptions
In the weeks leading up to the 2024 Super Bowl, the Arizona DEQ leaned into the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce frenzy, by rolling out memes to help the public “shake off” recycling misconceptions.
New Jersey DEP to Implement Groundbreaking Law on EV Battery Stewardship
In January, the New Jersey Legislature passed a groundbreaking law that creates industry guidance for the recycling of lithium-ion vehicle batteries. The Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act holds…
ECOS Comments on EPA, USDA, & FDA Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics
This letter provides ECOS feedback on U.S. EPA, USDA, & FDA’s “Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.” The ECOS comments emphasize state interest in…
