Environmental News Bits

JUNE 24, 2025

Unlocking the enigma: Navigating American passivity in e-waste recycling through push-pull mooring insights. link] Abstract Electronic waste (e-waste) presents a significant challenge to global sustainability. Anderson, C., & Lee, Y. Journal of Cleaner Production, 508, 145554.

Recycling

Scientific American

JULY 11, 2025

A billion-dollar industry exists around moving countless tons of waste from wealthy countries to poorer ones. He tracks the massive scope of waste management, from top-level international relations to underground whisper networks, and reveals the dirty underbelly of what happens to our trash.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 14, 2025

Sustainability assessment of home textiles made of recycled PET fibre using life cycle assessment and life cycle costing analyses. link] Abstract Textile and plastic waste are major environmental challenges. Hussain, M., & Malik, R. Science of The Total Environment, 982, 179652.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 1 PA Bulletin announcing that Impecca is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania as a result of its violation of the state electronics waste recycling law. ( For more information on this program, visit DEPs Electronics Waste Recycling webpage.

Recycling

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 24, 2025

Towards circular economy via sustainable waste management practices. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 219, 108298. K., & Duan, H.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 4, 2025

And true to its location on the shore of Lake Michigan, the $1 billion project also features advanced water use and wastewater treatment technologies that essentially yield no water waste. A statue called “Tribute to the Past” is displayed at the Steelworkers Park in Chicago’s Southeast Side on July 17. At the site of the former U.S.

Technology

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

On June 27, Circular Philadelphia and The Resource Exchange, announced they are launching the region’s first sustainability search engine – resourcePhilly -- an initiative to reduce the 2,300,000,000 pounds of Philadelphia waste sent to local landfills and incinerators annually. Circularity is environmental justice,” Wittchen continued.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2025

Response requested by January 20, 2025. Washington Energy Co LLC - Violations: Abandoned Conventional Wells January 2-9, 2025 inspections of three conventional wells in Washington County found them abandoned and not plugged-- -- North Strabane Twp. Violations issued. MTN Energy holds 45 conventional oil and gas well permits.

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Scientific American

JUNE 17, 2025

” But, she adds, the benefits of nurturing a local textile industry are many: more transparent supply chains, support for local economies and regenerative farming practices, less waste, fewer emissions, and a profound sense of community and interconnectedness. What about recycled materials made from plastics?

Upcycling

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2025

The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority is proud to announce the successful results of its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, held on April 25th and 26th. In addition, CCRRA held a free Tire Collection Event the following weekend where 134 residents dropped off over 1,600 tires to be recycled.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

This vital process gathered crucial data across six key areas: residents attitudes towards litter and community image, existing litter prevention programs, community and beautification leaders, current waste and recycling policies, past and ongoing community revitalization efforts, and active volunteer groups.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2025

The certified contractor will process the hazardous wastes for proper disposal. Posted: March 19, 2025] PA Environment Digest When preparing to attend this event, participants should pack all materials in their car trunks or truck beds and then stay in their vehicles while the contractor unloads the materials. According to the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

On June 10, the Department of Environmental Protection announced 19 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state are being recognized with the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. headquarters in Dauphin County.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

On April 3, the Erie Times reported the International Recycling Group, Inc. has canceled plans for a $300 million chemical plastics recycling plant in Erie citing the President's tariffs and funding commitments issued by the US Department of Energy that failed to come through. Neither is burning plastic waste to make steel.

Recycling

Circle of Blue

JULY 25, 2025

When California farms reduced their take of Colorado River water in 2023 and 2024, the water levels in Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, jumped by 16 vertical feet as some 390 billion gallons were saved by 2025. Individuals can reduce water waste by changing simple routines: shortening showers or removing lawns.

Sea Level

Scientific American

JUNE 17, 2025

Some are challenging to measure, and some even “trade off” against one another—for instance, recycled materials are good for resource use but are potentially more likely to increase microfiber shedding. report, at most 1% of textiles is recycled back into clothing. Collection and Sorting • Per a 2020 U.N.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

Chosen candidates will commit to serve as an Ambassador from September 2025 through May 2026 and represent and uphold the mission and values of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. The 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative is now underway! Questions should be directed to Michelle Dunn at 1-877-772-3673 Ext.

Recycling

A Greener Life

APRIL 18, 2025

The Easter Eggs that rely heavily on excessive use of plastic and non-recyclable materials will also have a high carbon footprint. But following these key markers is a good place to start: Choose minimal packaging Opt for Easter eggs with recyclable or minimal packaging to reduce waste. kg COe Only 18.8% kg COe Only 18.8%

Deforestation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2025

The good news is that ALL of those things can now be recycled in the Brodhead watershed! Because now, thanks to The Waste Authority in Monroe County , you can recycle them. You may be used to recycling the basics like office paper, cardboard, glass, metal, and number 1 and 2 plastics. Take the next step.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2025

Cleaning Up the Past: Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup One of DEP’s earliest and most impactful efforts was its Land Recycling Program (Act 2), passed in 1995—the first of its kind in the nation. That’s the equivalent of removing 43.8

Environmental Protection

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 6, 2025

Techno-economic assessment of automobile waste to chemical production based on plasma gasification under CO2 atmosphere. link] Abstract Globally, India’s automobile sector ranked fourth in 2022, but after end-of-life, the recycling of automobiles from scrap is still in the beginning stages. Mallick, R., Goyal, U., & Vairakannu, P.

Atmosphere

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

This vital process gathered crucial data across six key areas: residents attitudes towards litter and community image, existing litter prevention programs, community and beautification leaders, current waste and recycling policies, past and ongoing community revitalization efforts, and active volunteer groups.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2025

Suchko - Violations: Abandoned Well, Failure To Bond, File Reports January 2, 2025 follow-up inspection of the Suchko Tract 2 conventional well in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County found the well abandoned and not plugged. Diversified Prod LLC - Violations: Abandoned, Unplugged Well January 9, 2025 inspection of the William H.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2025

Response requested by January 14, 2025. Response requested by January 30, 2025. Response requested by January 30, 2025. Response requested by January 2, 2025. Response requested by January 13, 2025. Response requested by January 15, 2025. Original violations issued September 26, 2024. Violations continued.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 26 PA Bulletin announcing an August 28 public meeting/hearing on the Waste Permit Modification submitted for the Environmental & Recycling Services, Inc. Construction/Demolition Waste Landfill located in Taylor Borough, Lackawanna County. (

Waste

Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 27, 2025

Miami-Dade County and its communities produce over 5 million tons of waste annually, more than any other county in the state. This policy will help reduce waste and is a powerful reminder of how local action can have a major impact on our ocean and waterways. Solving this crisis will take all of us collectively to come together.

Ocean

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2025

Pennsylvanias first-ever Litter Action Plan, announced by the Governors Office in 2021 called for education and outreach strategies to ensure all Pennsylvanians know littering is unacceptable and there are better ways to manage their waste. The 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative now underway!

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2025

to 1:00 p.m.-- -- Cambria County: June 7 - Central Cambria High School, Ebensburg -- Fayette County: June 14 - Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Uniontown -- Washington County: June 28 - Washington Crown Center, Washington Participants must register in advance at PRCs Collection Events webpage or by calling 412-488-7490.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2025

85% of conventional well owners with 23,708 wells failed to submit production and waste generation and disposal reports-- 19,644 of these wells are not required to have a plugging bond. 89% of well owners failing to submit production/waste reports have at least one well not required to have a bond. Read more here.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2025

42 Abandoned Conventional Wells Bialy Gas Production LLC - Violations: 26 Abandoned Conventional Wells (16 Months) March 10-13, 2025 inspections of 26 conventional wells in Baden and Economy Boroughs, Beaver County found them all abandoned and not plugged. Myers - Violations: Abandoned Conventional Well March 18, 2025 inspection of the WM T.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

Its a daily litany of spills, polluted water supplies, smell of natural gas in the air, noise, air pollution, explosions, landslides, truck traffic, radioactive waste, gas flares, erosion problems, dust, lights, road dumping waste, abandoned equipment and wells. Affected residents have been living on hauled water. Read more here.]

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

Mark your calendar for dates to drop off a wide variety of household chemicals ranging from pesticides and paints to auto fluids and household cleaners at Spring recycling events in western PA sponsored by Pennsylvania Resources Council and its partners. Register now to attend one or more collections in April, May and June.

Recycling

Ocean Conservancy

JULY 30, 2025

Policy momentum is building, with an increasing number of studies investigating the efficacy of actions addressing not just waste management but also upstream production and consumption. national deposit return scheme could significantly boost recycling rates for PET bottles from 24% to 82%.

Ocean

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 2, 2025

Catalytic conversion of polymer waste into high-value products for advancing circular economy and eco-sustainability. Jin, Y., & Xiao, H. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 189, 107052.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

19 [PaEN] -- PA Sea Grant Names PA 2025 Knauss Marine Policy Fellows: Nathaniel Edelheit-Rice, Sahara Rios-Bonilla, Chelsea Russ [PaEN] -- Gov. Partnership For The Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit Feb. 12 [PaEN] -- Three Rivers Waterkeeper Calls For Stronger Environmental Oversight Of U.S.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2025

In addition, thirty volunteers continued the cleanup efforts, collecting 168 bags of litter, abandoned electronic devices and appliances, and over 300 political signs, which were recycled through an initiative started by Keep Chester County Beautiful , an affiliate of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

On May 20, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful celebrated the Young Ambassadors Program class of 2025 during a virtual graduation ceremony. Shreyas is currently awaiting final admission decisions and plans to begin college in fall of 2025. "We The 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative now underway!

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