This program was designed to promote awareness about watersheds and reduce litter from entering waterways across Alabama.
Land & Waste
State Innovation Video 2024: Iowa Septic Awareness
Iowa educated residents about common household products and how/why to keep them out of septic systems.
Alabama Awards Grants to Advance Recycling
Alabama Department of Environmental Management awards grants to cities, counties, agencies, and nonprofits to support and increase recycling in the state.
Nebraska Features Student Environmental Artwork in 2025 Calendar
The artwork of 13 Nebraska students will be featured in the 2025 Nebraska: Don’t Waste It! environmental calendar.
Colorado Preparing Rule for 2025 on Landfill Methane Reductions
CDPHE will propose a rule to the Air Quality Control Commission to reduce methane pollution from municipal solid waste landfills.
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.
