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Reworld, Goodwill Keystone Area Introduce Free Electronic Waste Recycling In 22 Central, Southeast Pennsylvania Counties

PA Environment Daily

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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Groups petition US EPA to force reporting of waste incinerator emissions

Environmental News Bits

Environmental groups on Monday petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to require companies to disclose the chemicals discharged from waste incinerators and plants that claim to recycle plastic waste into fuel. Read the full story from Reuters.

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State Fire Commissioner: Improper Disposal Of Rechargeable Batteries Is Leading To More, And More Dangerous Fires

PA Environment Daily

Pennsylvania’s waste and recycling industry is teaming up with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to raise awareness about a growing epidemic of fires caused by the improper disposal of rechargeable batteries in recycling containers and trash bags.

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Guide to the Recent EPA Actions on PFAS 

Capaccio

In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a new regulation to limit the amount of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. PFOA is a byproduct of manufacturing fluoropolymers, which are heat, oil, grease, or water-resistant materials and found in products such as pipe linings.

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The Supreme Court Has Unleashed a New Tool to Hamstring Federal Agencies. Congress Must Act.

Union of Concerned Scientists

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision the US Supreme Court handed down in June curtailed strategies EPA can use to slow climate change, but its problematic implications stretch far beyond greenhouse gas reduction. The West Virginia v. The Constitution balances power between three branches of government.

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Houston, This is Harvey: Hurricanes are Hazardous

Vermont Law

In addition to causing untold damage to homes and businesses and disrupting the lives of millions of residents in the process, Hurricane Harvey also provided a clear view of the risks industrialized coastal communities face from the release of toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes during extreme weather events. We have already. Vermont. ,

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Oil & Natural Gas Facility Health Impacts Assessment Bill Introduced In The House

PA Environment Daily

The requirements in the bill cover oil and natural gas facilities, including wells, pipelines, pumping stations, compressor stations, power plants, natural gas processing plants or plants processing waste streams from oil and gas operations. The data is required to be publicly available on the Internet. In 2015, Rep.