On January 1, the Washington Department of Ecology launched the Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management, a food center hub aiming to connect individuals and organizations across the food system…
Sustainability & Materials Management
For Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Workgroup resources, see here.
For Materials Leadership Council and Materials Marketplace resources, see here.
South Carolina Partners with ISRI in ‘Be Battery Smart’ Campaign
This month, ECOS Past President Myra Reece, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), joined state and private sector leaders in the kickoff of a…
North Dakota Wraps Up Series of Sustainability Forums
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) this week completed a series of forums to receive public input on meeting the state’s goals of creating vibrant economies and finding…
DC Charges Forward with Nation’s First All-Battery Recycling Program
On November 1, the DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) launched the nation’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) all-battery recycling program to recycle household batteries free of charge. DOEE’s…
Massachusetts Awards Grants to Support Waste Reduction Goals
In late September, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection awarded $5.2M in grants to 283 solid waste districts to support recycling, composting, and waste reduction efforts. These funds, awarded under…
Arizona Resumes Recycling Grants; Conducts Outreach
In October 2023, the Arizona DEQ announced the return of its Recycling Grant Program which offers the state’s political subdivisions, private enterprises, local nonprofits, and tribal governments competitive grants.
Connecticut Touts Results of Propane Cylinder Recycling Program
Last week, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) announced the success of a pilot program to collect and recycle pressurized gas cylinders. During the summer of 2023,…
Nebraska Digitizes Waste Tire Hauler Permits Process
The Nebraska Department of Energy & Environment (NDEE) has digitized its waste tire hauling permitting process to improve efficiency. Until recently, NDEE required waste tire haulers to obtain permits by…
