Collection/Transfer — July 27, 2020EPA, Federal Family, and the National Academies Collaborate on Public Workshop to Review Federal Research on PFASEPA 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 […] Collection/Transfer — July 27, 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
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
Circular Economy — June 24, 2020First Day of Virtual SWANApalooza Conferences Present Important, Timely Topics on PFAS, COVID-19 Impact, State of Solid Waste and MoreIn 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 […] Circular Economy — June 24, 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
Collection/Transfer — June 19, 2020Michigan Collects 30k Gallons of Toxic PFAS Firefighting FoamMore 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 […] Collection/Transfer — June 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — June 3, 2020EPA Announces $3 Million in Funding for Small Businesses to Develop Environmental TechnologiesEPA 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 […] Collection/Transfer — June 3, 2020
Government and Regulations — May 18, 2020EPA Takes Next Step to Implement PFAS LegislationThe EPA took the next step to implement an important per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) requirement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA added 172 PFAS to the list of chemicals required to be reported to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and established a 100-pound reporting threshold for these substances. The agency is […] Government and Regulations — May 18, 2020
Government and Regulations — May 14, 2020EPA Aggressively Working to Increase Research and Understand PFASThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues its focus on taking concrete action to address polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and protect public health. Building on the work outlined in the February 2019 PFAS Action Plan, the agency is expanding its research efforts and capabilities by launching its PFAS Innovative Treatment Team (PITT). “Our researchers are at […] Government and Regulations — May 14, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 22, 2020N.C. State Receives $7.4 Million Grant to Establish PFAS Research CenterWith a $7.4 million federal grant announced this month, researchers at N.C. State University plan to dive deep into how “forever chemicals” (GenX and other PFAS chemicals) could be affecting the health of an estimated 200,000 people who rely on the Cape Fear River or nearby private wells for their drinking water. “This is a […] Collection/Transfer — March 22, 2020
Government and Regulations — February 26, 2020EPA Releases PFAS Action Plan: Program UpdateThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing the PFAS Action Plan: Program Update. Over the past year, EPA has made significant progress under the Action Plan to help states and local communities address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and protect public health and the agency’s Program Update highlights those efforts. “The Trump Administration’s efforts […] Government and Regulations — February 26, 2020
