EPA rolls out over $100M in funding opportunities for recycling, organic waste
More federal funding comes online for local, Tribal and state efforts to boost recycling.
colorado, oregon, new york and more states awarded federal funding to cut methane emissions from landfills, boost food waste prevention, organics recycling
Initiatives to cut potent emissions from landfills, food waste win big
chicago tribune reports: U.S. EPA Inspectors Find many Exceedences of methane limit, issues with gas collection and cover quality at Multiple Landfills in Illinois
Check out the Chicago Tribune’s recent coverage of the urgent issue of flawed EPA regulations of landfills, and read on for even more detail on what U.S. EPA Inspectors found at Illinois landfills.
u.s. senate hearing spotlights momentum on recycling, bipartisan bills are a Super charge opportunity
U.S. Senate committee hearing showcases bipartisan support for recycling bills. The most effective way to lower methane emissions from landfills from that waste is to stop organic waste from being landfilled, and there are solutions at our fingertips to prevent and divert organic waste from landfills.
how minimizing methane emissions helps reduce other harmful air toxics at landfills
Landfills all across the U.S. are causing massive amounts of global warming through methane emissions, while also impacting the health and happiness of nearby communities. Fortunately, plenty of solutions exist that can be implemented easily.