Collection/Transfer — July 1, 2020U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers of Important Protections for Working Safely in Summer HeatThroughout much of the U.S., high temperatures and humidity in the summer season can create hot and hazardous working conditions, both outdoors and indoors. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds employers of their duty to protect employees from the risks and dangers of heat exposure. OSHA reminds employers of […] Collection/Transfer — July 1, 2020
Collection/Transfer — June 30, 2020EPA’s Latest Regulatory Agenda Continues Commitment to Strong Environmental Protections and Regulatory Reform into 2021The EPA, along with the rest of the federal government, released the Spring 2020 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Spring Agenda), which provides updates to the public about regulatory activity planned for the next 12 months. The Spring Agenda continues to support President Trump’s commitment to regulatory reform, while simultaneously advancing the Agency’s […] Collection/Transfer — June 30, 2020
Collection/Transfer — June 30, 2020California Makes Zero-Emission Trucks and Vans Mandatory by 2045California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) has passed a new rule that says all commercial trucks and vans sold in the state in 2045 must be zero-emission, in a bid to move the industry away from the dirty and harmful diesel engines that currently power most of these vehicles. It’s the first rule of its kind […] Collection/Transfer — June 30, 2020
Collection/Transfer — June 29, 2020COVID-19 Relief to Assist Recycling Programs in North CarolinaThe North Carolina Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service, or DEACS, announced Thursday that proposals are now being accepted for projects to purchase equipment or resources to support residential recycling programs that have been stopped or impacted by the pandemic. The new grant funding opportunity is for projects that support or improve an existing […] Collection/Transfer — June 29, 2020
Government and Regulations — June 29, 2020Pandemic Delays Effort to Deal with Connecticut’s PFAS Pollution ProblemsSix months ago, fears that potentially toxic compounds known as PFAS could be contaminating Connecticut drinking water sources prompted a special task force to urgently recommend widespread state testing for these “forever chemicals.” Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly responded in early March by approving more than $2 million to begin testing for PFAS […] Government and Regulations — June 29, 2020
Collection/Transfer — June 26, 2020Virtual SWANApalooza Wraps Up with a Look Towards the Future of Recycling and What Comes NextSWANA’s first-ever SWANApalooza wrapped up a week of virtual exhibit hall, networking opportunities, informative keynotes and sessions on Thursday, resulting in the successful transition of in-person event into an online forum. The first keynote of the day, “Overcoming Recycling Challenges and Taking Advantage of New Opportunities”, was introduced by SWANA’s CEO and Executive Director, David […] Collection/Transfer — June 26, 2020
Collection/Transfer — June 26, 2020ISRI Submits Comments to the Senate Offering Solutions to Strengthen U.S. RecyclingISRI submitted comments before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee as part of the Committee’s hearing entitled “Responding to Challenges in the U.S. Recycling System.” In its comments, ISRI states that given the complexity of the recycling system within the United States, there simply is no one single answer to the challenges facing recycling […] Collection/Transfer — June 26, 2020
Collection/Transfer — June 25, 2020National Waste & Recycling Association Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of OpportunityThe NWRA announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. NWRA will join the U.S. Chamber’s national town hall event on June 25 where business and community leaders will discuss concrete actions that can be taken by the government and the private sector to address […] Collection/Transfer — June 25, 2020
Collection/Transfer — June 25, 2020The Recycling Partnership Issues Guidance on MRF Contracts for Local GovernmentsThe contract between a local recycling program and a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is one of the most impactful legal documents in the U.S. public recycling system. That is why The Recycling Partnership released a Guide to Community Material Recovery Facility Contracts. Additional information will be available on an upcoming webinar. Like all contracts, the best […] Collection/Transfer — June 25, 2020
Circular Economy — June 25, 2020Wednesday’s Virtual SWANApalooza Focuses on Legislation and Policies, Waste Management Strategies, Zero Waste and PFAS Research and FundingWednesday’s Virtual SWANApalooza once again started with not only the virtual tradeshow, but SWANA held additional meet and greets in their virtual booth where attendees had the chance to interact one-on-one with Jesse Maxwell, Senior Manager of Advocacy & Safety, Jeremy O’Brien, Director of Applied Research, Shelby Truxon, Membership Program Manager and David Biderman, SWANA’s Executive […] Circular Economy — June 25, 2020
Collection/Transfer — June 23, 2020Vermont Plastic Bag Ban July 1; Some States Delay Amid VirusVermont is moving ahead with a ban on single-use plastic bags on July 1 to cut down on plastics in the waste stream, though some other states postponed their bans out of fears of spreading the coronavirus via reusable bags. Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Conservation saw no need to change […] Collection/Transfer — June 23, 2020
Government and Regulations — June 22, 2020EPA Takes Action to Stop Use of Certain PFAS in Products and Protect American ConsumersAs part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Action Plan, EPA is issuing a final rule giving the agency the authority to review an expansive list of products containing PFAS before they could be manufactured, sold, or imported in the United States. This action, issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act […] Government and Regulations — June 22, 2020
