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Interesting article from KTTN/KGOZ:
Preventing pollution or creating more greenhouse gases? Missouri debates “advanced recycling”
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Preventing pollution or creating more greenhouse gases? Missouri debates “advanced recycling”
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Fantastic Resource from The Recycling Partnership:
'With 45% of Americans without access to curbside recycling, your community’s drop-off recycling program is vital to filling gaps in recycling access. Now, The Recycling Partnership’s Drop-Off Recycling Contamination Reduction Kit leverages the nationally acclaimed anti-contamination tools and resources, detailing a step-by step guide for communities just like yours to easily replicate the program.'
Click here!
'With 45% of Americans without access to curbside recycling, your community’s drop-off recycling program is vital to filling gaps in recycling access. Now, The Recycling Partnership’s Drop-Off Recycling Contamination Reduction Kit leverages the nationally acclaimed anti-contamination tools and resources, detailing a step-by step guide for communities just like yours to easily replicate the program.'
Click here!
Webinar from ILSR:
Funding Recycling Infrastructure via Disposal Surcharges
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Funding Recycling Infrastructure via Disposal Surcharges
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Articles of Interest:
> Resource Recycling
Federal program pumped nearly $1.2B into recycling companies.
Click here to read the full article!
> SWANA Encouraged by Senate’s Continued Focus on Recycling
"SWANA is encouraged that the U.S. Senate’s Committee of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) is holding a hearing today on proposals to improve domestic recycling and composting programs. This marks the first congressional hearing focused on recycling in 2022."
Click here to read the full article!
> Resource Recycling
Federal program pumped nearly $1.2B into recycling companies.
Click here to read the full article!
> SWANA Encouraged by Senate’s Continued Focus on Recycling
"SWANA is encouraged that the U.S. Senate’s Committee of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) is holding a hearing today on proposals to improve domestic recycling and composting programs. This marks the first congressional hearing focused on recycling in 2022."
Click here to read the full article!
Composting Resources:
HHW Resources:
New information on end-of-life management of lithium-ion & other batteries:
EPA's new webpages cover household batteries of all types and a lithium-ion battery specific page, as well as frequent questions on lithium-ion batteries. These resources contain information on the safe disposal and recycling of lithium-ion batteries for consumers, businesses, workers, and transporters, and management recommendations for single use, rechargeable, and automotive batteries that may be found in the home.
To view the used household batteries webpage, visit https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-household-batteries.
To view the used lithium-ion batteries webpage, visit https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-lithium-ion-batteries.
To view the lithium-ion battery frequent questions, visit https://www.epa.gov/recycle/frequent-questions-lithium-ion-batteries.
EPA's new webpages cover household batteries of all types and a lithium-ion battery specific page, as well as frequent questions on lithium-ion batteries. These resources contain information on the safe disposal and recycling of lithium-ion batteries for consumers, businesses, workers, and transporters, and management recommendations for single use, rechargeable, and automotive batteries that may be found in the home.
To view the used household batteries webpage, visit https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-household-batteries.
To view the used lithium-ion batteries webpage, visit https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-lithium-ion-batteries.
To view the lithium-ion battery frequent questions, visit https://www.epa.gov/recycle/frequent-questions-lithium-ion-batteries.
The Recycling Partnership's 2020 State of Curbside Recycling Report - Now Available!
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Click here!
Food Waste Resources:
Below are some resource materials from the fantastic webinar - Teaching Practical Strategies for Reducing Wasted Food Through Community Events - courtesy of NEWMOA & NERC!
Below are some resource materials from the fantastic webinar - Teaching Practical Strategies for Reducing Wasted Food Through Community Events - courtesy of NEWMOA & NERC!
Plastic Wars - Frontline/PBS
With the plastic industry expanding like never before and the crisis of ocean pollution growing, FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the fight over the future of plastics.
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With the plastic industry expanding like never before and the crisis of ocean pollution growing, FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the fight over the future of plastics.
Click here!
The US Recycling System Is Garbage by Edward Humes
"For nearly three decades your recycling bin contained a dirty secret: Half the plastic and much of the paper you put into it did not go to your local recycling center..."
Click here to read the full article!
"For nearly three decades your recycling bin contained a dirty secret: Half the plastic and much of the paper you put into it did not go to your local recycling center..."
Click here to read the full article!
Planned National Emphasis Areas Announced for FY20-21 P2 Grant Program:
EPA has published the planned National Emphasis Areas (NEAs) for the anticipated FY20-21 Pollution Prevention grant program on the following webpages.
https://www.epa.gov/p2
https://www.epa.gov/p2/p2-national-emphasis-areas-neas
Please direct immediate questions to Dan Helfgott (helfgott.daniel@epa.gov). EPA also plans to hold a webinar after the final RFA is published, which will provide an additional forum for questions.
EPA has published the planned National Emphasis Areas (NEAs) for the anticipated FY20-21 Pollution Prevention grant program on the following webpages.
https://www.epa.gov/p2
https://www.epa.gov/p2/p2-national-emphasis-areas-neas
Please direct immediate questions to Dan Helfgott (helfgott.daniel@epa.gov). EPA also plans to hold a webinar after the final RFA is published, which will provide an additional forum for questions.
Renaissance Portraits Made with Used Packing Materials
Suzanne Jongmans creates Renaissance-style portraits that have an unusual twist: look a little more closely and you’ll notice that each of her costumes was made using used packing materials such as styrofoam and bubble wrap.
After creating the bonnets, collars, and dresses, Jongmans poses and lights her subjects who wear the outfits in the style of old master paintings.
To view the portraits, click here.
Suzanne Jongmans creates Renaissance-style portraits that have an unusual twist: look a little more closely and you’ll notice that each of her costumes was made using used packing materials such as styrofoam and bubble wrap.
After creating the bonnets, collars, and dresses, Jongmans poses and lights her subjects who wear the outfits in the style of old master paintings.
To view the portraits, click here.
Hearing Doubts About Recycling? Read this for reassurance.
There's a lot of talk right now about these 'overwhelming challenges' to the recycling system - you've heard it, right? Rest assured, we've got your back. In her latest blog post, Partnership CEO Keefe Harrison reminds readers how 'communities, commmodities and corporations are investing in recycling systems around the country."
Click here to read the full article.
There's a lot of talk right now about these 'overwhelming challenges' to the recycling system - you've heard it, right? Rest assured, we've got your back. In her latest blog post, Partnership CEO Keefe Harrison reminds readers how 'communities, commmodities and corporations are investing in recycling systems around the country."
Click here to read the full article.
Harmonized Recycling...
Imagine trying to take a train, subway or bus system across a city where the signage, names and colors of the routes are inconsistent. It would be difficult. But that’s how many communities approach recycling education.
Click here to read the full article.
Imagine trying to take a train, subway or bus system across a city where the signage, names and colors of the routes are inconsistent. It would be difficult. But that’s how many communities approach recycling education.
Click here to read the full article.
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Tips to Protect your Program from National Sword
Our mid-October webinar offered our six-point plan on how to shield your program from National Sword, the umbrella term used to describe the various China-related export issues. We’ve also got a deep-dive into paper and plastics markets from industry experts and an open discussion on impacts and actions with four different regional MRFs from across the U.S. A recording of the webinar is available here, the presentations are available here, and the tools needed to clean up your stream (the #1 way to combat market issues) are available here. |
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Tools: Kits to Fight Contamination
We continued our statewide work in Massachusetts, fighting contamination in six more communities and training Bay State staffers to deploy our approach for years to come. Together with the Massachusetts Department for Environmental Protection, we created the Recycling IQ Kit. Here’s one for curbside recycling communities, and another for communities with drop-off programs. |
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A few articles about the January 11 finalization of China’s National Sword policy.
- ISRI article, 1/11/18
- SWANA.ORG/NEWS
- WasteRecycling.Org/blog/1.11.18
- ISRI article, 1/11/18
- SWANA.ORG/NEWS
- WasteRecycling.Org/blog/1.11.18
The Missouri Recycling Association
We understand that recycling means many things to many people. You may represent a large corporation or an elementary school. You may want to know where to take cans and bottles in your community, or how to set up a full scale company-wide recycling program! That's why our site is categorized by sector. No matter what your recycling goals may be, we are here to help you reach them!
Discover solutions to your specific needs by clicking on your sector below:
Discover solutions to your specific needs by clicking on your sector below:
Zero Waste - Post-Landfill Action Network, Resource Center is launched
The Resource Center is a collaborative platform to discuss projects, upload documents and share your ideas for the Zero Waste Movement. Check it out! View: http://www.postlandfill.org/resource-center/
The Resource Center is a collaborative platform to discuss projects, upload documents and share your ideas for the Zero Waste Movement. Check it out! View: http://www.postlandfill.org/resource-center/
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