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U.S. EPA Trash and Recycling News
EPA Regional Administrator to Speak at Local RecycleMania Tournament Kick-off
ATLANTA-- On Saturday, February 4, 2012, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Gwen Keyes Fleming will be the keynote speaker at the Atlanta University Center (AUC) 2012 RecycleMania Tournament Kick-off
University of Kansas Hospital to be Honored for Reducing Waste
Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 13, 2012) - The University of Kansas Hospital of Kansas City, Kan., will be honored next week by EPA for reducing its volume of solid waste through innovative recycling programs
Hutchinson, Kan., Correctional Facility Honored for Reducing Waste
Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 11, 2012) - The Hutchinson, Kan., Correctional Facility will be honored next week by EPA for reducing its volume of solid waste through innovative and aggressive recycling programs
Connecticut University Wins EPA Recycling Challenge
(Boston, Mass. ? Jan. 11, 2012) ? Central Connecticut State University was among five schools nationwide to win the U.S
U.S. EPA Orders World?s Largest Metals and Electronics Recycler to Immediately Cease Illegal Discharge of Toxic Pollutants to San Francisco Bay
Hold for release: Jan. 10, 2012
Order follows federal inspection of Sims Metal Management?s Port of Redwood City Facility, during which regulators found evidence of discharges of PCBs, Mercury, Lead, and Copper SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S
The Results Are In: 2011 Game Day Challenge Winners
WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of the 2011 Game Day Challenge, a competition among U.S
EPA and GSA Recognize Surplus Exchange for Electronics Recycling Certification in Kansas City
Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., Jan
EPA Releases Options for Gowanus Canal Superfund Cleanup; Agency Encouraging Public Comment
(New York, N.Y. - January 3, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a study of the options for cleaning up chemical contamination in the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York
SUPERVALU food recovery efforts garner National Waste Wise Award
Grocery retailer diverted over 60 million pounds of food to feed people in need (Seattle ? Dec. 21, 2011) SUPERVALU, Inc. received the 2011 National Waste Wise Award Honorable Mention for the company?s exceptional commitment to food recovery
Three New England Organizations Recognized for Reducing Waste
(Boston, Mass. ? Dec. 14, 2011) ? Three WasteWise partners in New England were recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for outstanding achievements as 2011 WasteWise award winners
EPA Food Recovery How-to Workshop for
Grocery, Retail, Food Bank, Composting and Government Agencies Staff
PHILADELPHIA (November 29, 2011) -- On November 30, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance will hold a Food Recovery Workshop at the Capital Union Building on Penn State University's Harrisburg Campus. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m
Tips for Environmentally Friendly Gifts this Holiday Season
WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering holiday gift-giving tips that will help support a healthy environment this season and all year long
EPA and GSA Team Up to Promote Energy Efficiency in Federal Facilities in Boston and New England
(Boston, Mass. ? Nov. 17, 2011) ? The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the General Services Administration (GSA) have joined forces to promote the Federal Green Challenge Initiative in New England federal facilities
EPA and GSA Recognize the Newest Electronics Certified Recycling Facility
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (November 15, 2011) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. General Services Administration recognized AERC/Com-Cycle at an event today for becoming the region's newest electronics Certified Responsible Recycler (R2) facility
EPA Celebrates Successful Food Recycling Efforts by National Hockey League?s Boston Bruins and N.J. Devils
Today is ?America Recycles Day? - dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products
(Boston, Mass. ? Nov. 15, 2011) ? Today the U.S
EPA Highlights Recycling Efforts on America Recycles Day
WASHINGTON ? Today, November 15th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commemorates the 14th annual America Recycles Day by recognizing the progress made in recycling our country?s waste and the work yet to be done
EPA and GSA highlight "eCycling" on America Recycles Day
For Immediate Release
No. 11-OPA110 (CHICAGO ? Nov. 15, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the General Services Administration highlighted the benefits of electronics recycling today at a certified "eCycling" facility for America Recycles Day
The Federal Government Highlights Economic Benefits of Electronics Recycling; Top Officials Tour Electronic Waste Recycler
(New York, N.Y. ? November 10, 2011) Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. General Services Administration toured e-Green Management of Islip Terrace, New York to highlight the environmental, public health and economic benefits of recycling electronics
EPA partners with federal agencies to track Japan tsunami debris
EPA and NOAA begin monthly Tsunami Debris Bulletin (11/07/11) HONOLULU ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies are teaming up to document and track potential marine debris generated by the Japan earthquake and tsunami in March