PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2024

On May 7, Reworld ™, in partnership with Goodwill Keystone Area , unveiled a new initiative to provide free electronic waste recycling across 22 central and southeast Pennsylvania counties. This program reduces waste, reuses items that are still good, and recycles the ones that aren't."

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 31, 2023

An investigation by the non-profit news site CalMatters found that California send a large portion of its hazardous waste to facilities in other states that have weaker environmental rules. The investigation found that since 2010, nearly half of the hazardous waste generated in California was shipped out of state.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

has agreed to a consent order that includes several actions to ensure compliance with federal and state hazardous waste safeguards at the company’s waste facility in Yukon, Westmoreland County, the U.S. RCRA is the principal federal hazardous waste storage and disposal statute. On April 29, Max Environmental Technologies, Inc.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The post Montrose Environmental Group Announces Second Acquisition in 2023 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Over the past year, Montrose has grown its portfolio with the acquisition of Frontier Analytical Laboratories, HUCO Consulting, Inc., AirKinetics, Inc., and Environmental Standards, Inc.

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Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The latest challenge runs through September and asks Frontons to dedicate at least one hour to cleaning up their local community to mark World Cleanup Day , which takes place on 16 September 2023. Over 71 million volunteers have collected 325 tons of waste since the first official event in 2018, with numbers growing each year.

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NRDC

APRIL 26, 2024

At the end of 2023, a group of federal agencies released a Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics for public comment.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Three years into … Continue reading A Path Toward Reducing Single-Use Plastic Bag Waste: 2023 Impact Report The Consortium’s Beyond the Bag Initiative exemplifies a collaborative approach that thinks outside the box, seeking solutions that align the interests of people, the planet and business.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

In an effort to combat food waste, the Pennsylvania Resources Council is launching an initiative funded by the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh to empower individuals to EAT WELL, SAVE MONEY and WASTE LESS by implementing easy, practical, and strategic methods for preventing and reducing food waste. We must address food waste.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

“We are grateful for our volunteers and partners across the state whose dedication, commitment and exceptional contributions helped advance our mission and strengthen community improvement efforts statewide in 2023”, said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Each one is deserving of recognition.”

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2023

On September 29, DEP told the Low-Level Waste Advisory Committee shale gas operations in Pennsylvania sent 138,336 cubic feet of radioactive TENORM waste to the Waste Control Specialists low-level radioactive waste facility in Texas for disposal. Click Here for DEP table on TENORM waste. Read more here.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 17, 2023

4 Number of Category 5 storms experienced so far in 2023, Yale Climate Connections reports. Madagascar Mine : After the release of mining waste into Madagascar’s Mandromondromotra River killed thousands of fish, residents demand accountability and reparations, Mongabay reports.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

in civil penalties for air quality violations occurring after the May 24, 2023 consent order. b of the May 24, 2023 order [ page 25 ], Shell agreed to the assessment of civil penalties for future violations of 12-month air emission limitations occurring after April 2023 and before January 2024. on June 20, 2023 -- $1,046,766.94

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2023

Again this year, many of Western Pennsylvania’s largest festivals, foot races and fundraisers will share a common theme – waste reduction – as the PA Resources Council aims to reduce event waste through its Zero Waste Program. “In At 28 events last year PRC’s Zero Waste efforts diverted 73,000 pounds of waste.”

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 19 PA Bulletin has banned the sale of electronic products by Proexpress Distribution, LLC in Pennsylvania as a result of non-compliance with the electronic waste recycling law. ( For more information on this program, visit DEP’s Electronics Waste Recycling webpage.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 10, 2023

Dutch entrepreneur Marco Snikkers aims to solve that problem with an avocado scanner unveiled this week at the CES tech show … Continue reading CES 2023: Startups aim to reduce global food waste.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2023

On March 16, the PA Resources Council released its 2023 collection events schedule for el ectronics waste, tires, household chemicals and hard-to-recycle items in Allegheny and Delaware counties. Comitta Nominates Oxford Borough For KPB Community Pride Award [PaEN] [Posted: March 16, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Circle of Blue

MAY 16, 2023

May 16, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Ohio residents, fearing their drinking water will be contaminated by increasing amounts of fracking waste, are standing up to oil companies and injection-well owners.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Independence Conservancy will host three waste tire collection events in Beaver and Washington counties to provide an affordable way for vehicle owners to get rid of tires or wheels from cars and light trucks and other vehicles. All collections are held on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 16 PA Bulletin prohibiting the sale of electronic devices by Wiltronic Corp (IVIEW) as a result of violations of the Covered Device Recycling Act-- Pennsylvania’s electronics waste recycling law. ( Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2024

The DEP Waste Management Program announced in DEP’s Regulatory Agenda it is developing proposed changes to the Coproduct Determination process under the Residual Waste Regulations that allow a material, that would otherwise be regulated as a waste, to be used as a commercial product without any restrictions or upfront review or approval by DEP.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 21 PA Bulletin it has banned the sale of electronic products by Trexonic in Pennsylvania as a result of non-compliance with the electronic waste recycling law. ( For more information on this program, visit DEP’s Electronics Waste Recycling webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right To Know request shows DEP took enforcement action against 14 conventional oil and gas well operators that resulted in collecting $422,365 in penalties and bond forfeitures in 2023. Read more here. Read more here (2017-2021). Read more here (2022).

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2023

The Pennsylvania Resources Council will host an e-waste recycling collection event on June 27 in Chester County to provide area residents with a convenient and cost-effective method of responsibly disposing of televisions, computers and other electronic equipment. The e-waste collection will take place on Tuesday, June 27, from 9 a.m.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 17, 2023

In Arizona, newly elected leaders wasted no time in tackling the state’s urgent water problems. The post What’s Up With Water – January 17, 2023 appeared first on Circle of Blue. This will hurt irrigation, power generation, and flood protection. not far behind. This is Eileen Wray-McCann – thanks for being here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 1262 ) The Scrubgrass Power Plant is now owned by Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc., a cryptocurrency company.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On November 27, the PA Resources Council announced the winners of the 2023 Gene Capaldi Lens On Litter Photo Contest from the enthusiastic submissions from all across Pennsylvania. Click Here to see all the 2023 winning photos. Click Here to see all the 2023 winning photos. Posted: November 27, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 1, 2023

This project reduces litter and consumer waste, saves space in landfills, lowers dumping costs for certified housing and apartments and provides inexpensive items for folks to purchase in the fall. This year, summer collections began on Monday, July … Continue reading University of Illinois YMCA Dump and Run 2023

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 13, 2023

June 13, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. A decision to allow a relief sewer, which would drain raw waste into the Detroit River during rainstorms, is being met with pushback. “If

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

violated the state Solid Waste Management Act during a demolition of two smokestacks at the former Cheswick Generating Station in Springdale Borough on June 2, 2023. The remaining $17,500 will go to the Commonwealth’s Solid Waste Abatement Fund. “As and Grant Mackay Company, Inc.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The DCNR Watershed Forestry Team is excited to announce that we are seeking nominations for our 2023 Watershed Forestry Leadership Award ! All prior year nominations will be considered again in 2023. The deadline for nominations is March 31. For all the details, visit the Watershed Forestry Leadership Award webpage.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 10, 2023

As part of the university’s Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) zero waste objectives, a spring … Continue reading University of Illinois seeks volunteers for 2023 Dump & Run program Each year, the university sees thousands of students leaving and many have items they would like to part with.

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Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

December 14, 2023. General Assembly returned to a very aggressive effort to influence environmental rules in 2023. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

in civil penalties for air quality violations occurring after the May 24, 2023 consent order. b of the May 24, 2023 order [ page 25 ], Shell agreed to the assessment of civil penalties for future violations of 12-month air emission limitations occurring after April 2023 and before January 2024. on June 1, 2023 -- $521,549.62

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2023

It prevents hazardous waste from entering our rivers and ground soil, and it also helps keep our dedicated workforce safe by eliminating exposure to hazards during our routine pick-ups at the curb. Appropriate recycling of these items provides many benefits. Advance registration is required for all collection events.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Through the generous support of Allegheny County Health Department, PRC will conduct e-waste collection events on Mondays and Wednesdays in October in North Park. This 2023 PRC weekday e-waste collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department and Allegheny County Parks Department.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 14, 2023

According to one 2023 survey, 82% of consumers across a range of age demographics are willing to … Continue reading Reducing waste and scrappage helps advance recyclable packaging efforts Food and beverage manufacturers across the globe are committed to expanding the use of recycled materials in their products.

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SPR Law

JULY 24, 2023

Almost five years after publishing the first substantial revisions to its solid waste management regulations, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) published a new set of final revisions to the regulations, which became effective on July 22, 2023.

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