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EPA, U.S. Department of Defense, and State Partners Launch Technical Challenge Seeking Innovative Ways to Destroy PFAS in Firefighting Foam

At a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) roundtable in Fayetteville, N.C., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler launched an innovation challenge to identify solutions to destroy PFAS. The Innovative Ways to Destroy PFAS Challengeis a partnership between federal and states agencies seeking detailed plans for a non-thermal technology to destroy PFAS in concentrated aqueous […]

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EPA Awards $3.2 Million to Purdue and Indiana Universities for Research on Managing PFAS in Agriculture and Rural Communities

The EPA has announced that two Indiana universities will receive research grants to better understand the potential impacts of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on water quality and availability in rural communities and agricultural operations across the United States. Purdue University and Indiana University are two of three institutions nationwide to be awarded grants that […]

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EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Research for a Healthier Environment

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is kicking off a month-long observance of its progress in conducting innovative research to protect human health and the environment. “From the moment EPA was established 50 years ago, the Agency has been guided by science,” said Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “EPA research has […]

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EPA, Federal Family, and the National Academies Collaborate on Public Workshop to Review Federal Research on PFAS

EPA in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has engaged the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to coordinate a Workshop on Federal Government Human Health Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Research. Aggressively addressing PFAS […]

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Pandemic Delays Effort to Deal with Connecticut’s PFAS Pollution Problems

Six 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 […]

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Virtual SWANApalooza Wraps Up with a Look Towards the Future of Recycling and What Comes Next

SWANA’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 […]

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Wednesday’s Virtual SWANApalooza Focuses on Legislation and Policies, Waste Management Strategies, Zero Waste and PFAS Research and Funding

Wednesday’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 […]

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First Day of Virtual SWANApalooza Conferences Present Important, Timely Topics on PFAS, COVID-19 Impact, State of Solid Waste and More

In quite a different and innovative approach to holding their annual event, SWANA’s Virtual SWANApalooza started on Monday with a preview of the virtual exhibit hall, where attendees could visit each company, see what they specialized in, watch videos posted, look at resources, and even video conference or chat with them as available. Attendees also […]

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EPA Takes Action to Stop Use of Certain PFAS in Products and Protect American Consumers

As 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 […]

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Michigan Collects 30k Gallons of Toxic PFAS Firefighting Foam

More than 30,000 gallons of toxic fluorochemical foam has been collected from municipal fire departments and commercial airports in Michigan in an effort that state officials believe is the nation’s largest collection and disposal program of its type. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and the state fire marshal’s office announced […]

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EPA Announces $3 Million in Funding for Small Businesses to Develop Environmental Technologies

EPA announced $3 million in funding for nine small businesses to further develop and commercialize technologies to protect the environment. The funded technologies are focused on clean and safe water, air quality monitoring, land revitalization, sustainable materials management, and safer chemicals. “We must meet our country’s most pressing environmental concerns with innovative solutions,”said EPA Administrator […]

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