Trash and Recycling environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:26 +0100 http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/images/rss.gif http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com The feed is managed/created by GreenEnvironmentNews.com (http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com). http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/Byproducts+from+biofuel+focus+of+PNNL+and+WSU+partnership News Release October 06, 2017 ... Fri, 06 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/E.P.A.+Hosts+International+G7+Workshop+on+Sustainable+Supply+Chain+Management WASHINGTON - On March 22-23, E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy welcomes public and private sector representatives from G7 nations to a workshop on sustainable supply chain management. At their yearly Summit in 2015, the leaders of the G7 nations established the G7 Alliance on Resource Efficiency to address the ever increasing consumption of natural resources and production of waste. The E.P.A. hosted workshop brings together industry representatives, senior policy-makers, researche... Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/E.P.A.+Study+Finds+Electronics+Recycling+Requirements+are+Well+Implemented+and+Makes+Recommendations+for+Further+Improvement WASHINGTON -- The E.P.A. (EPA) today released a study assessing the implementation of the 2 third-party certification programs for electronic waste recyclers in the United States. EPA's study found that the certification requirements are being implemented by auditors with thorough knowledge of the standards. "EPA's study affirms that e-Stewards and R2 certification programs are helping to enhance the responsible management of used electronics in the United States," said... Thu, 04 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/MONDAY%3A+E.P.A.+Administrator+Visits+Miriam%26%238217%3Bs+Kitchen%2C+Declares+Wasted+Food+Initiative MONDAY: E.P.A. Administrator Visits Miriam's Kitchen, Declares Wasted Food Initiative Food Steward's Pledge engages faith communities on a major environmental, social, economic issue Washington - On Monday, January 18, U.S. Environmental Protection Administrator Gina McCarthy will join Miriam's Kitchen and Western Presbyterian Church to declare the release of EPA's new Food Steward's initiative. The campaign invites faith and community groups to sign ... Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/Waste+More%2C+Warm+More DALLAS - (Dec. 17, 2015) The E.P.A. (EPA) encourages everyone to think about a product's entire lifecycle when it comes to waste. We all know how important it is to reduce, reuse, and recycle. But did you also know those actions are listed in that order for a reason? Reducing what we use-and using stuff carefully-are the most effective ways to save natural resources and help create a more sustainable future for our planet. Making smart choices about what we buy, how we us... Thu, 17 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/Reduce+Waste+for+Greener+Holidays DALLAS - (Dec. 15, 2015) Friends, family, parties, and travel are what make the holiday season great. You can make it even better by reducing waste as often as possible during your celebrations. The E.P.A. (EPA) wants to help make your holidays as green as they can be with these tips for reducing waste and conserving resources. Gift-giving: · Bring your own reusable bag when shopping for gifts. Buy items made with minimal packaging and recycled content... Tue, 15 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+Charleston+Co.+School+District+for+Reducing+Food+Waste ATLANTA - Today, E.P.A. (EPA) acknowledged the Charleston Co. School District for the District's achievements in reducing food waste. The District cultivated one of the state's 1st student-driven commercial composting programs which grew from eleven participating schools to now include 48 schools. This Award acknowledges Charleston Co. School District for Outstanding Achievement in Food Waste Prevention and Diversion for 2015. Since 2012, over 2,100,000 pounds of food waste ... Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/MONDAY%3A+EPA%2C+State%2C+and+Industry+Leaders+Hold+Press+Conference+to+Discuss+Economic+Benefits+of+Recycling+for+America+Recycles+Day ATLANTA - On Monday, in celebration of the 18th yearly America Recycles Day, E.P.A. Assistant Administrator for the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Mathy Stanislaus, and E.P.A. Region four Regional Administrator, Heather McTeer Toney, along with state officials, the recycling sector and manufacturers will highlight the economic benefits of recycling to supply the manufacturing sector with materials they need while creating jobs. The press conference ... Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/TODAY%3A+For+America+Recycles+Day%2C+E.P.A.+and+Partners+Celebrates+Economic+Benefits+of+Recycling ATLANTA - Today, in celebration of the 18th yearly America Recycles Day, E.P.A. (EPA) Assistant Administrator for the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Mathy Stanislaus, and E.P.A. Region four Regional Administrator Heather McTeer Toney, along with state officials and leaders from the recycling and manufacturing sectors, will highlight the economic benefits of recycling. In addition to conserving natural resources, recycling supplies the manufacturing sector with material... Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/E.P.A.+Regional+Administrator+Highlights+the+Benefits+of+Reducing+Food+Waste+in+South+Bend (SOUTH BEND, IND. - November 5, 2015) E.P.A. Regional Administrator Susan Hedman joined South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg today at Ivy Tech Community College's culinary school to highlight the benefits of diverting food waste from landfills. South Bend area organizations and restauranteurs explained their food recovery practices. "In the United States, a 3rd of all food ends up in landfills," Hedman said. "EPA supports food recovery efforts to feed people instead of landfills - such ... Thu, 05 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/E.P.A.+and+U.S.D.A.+Join+Private+Sector%2C+Charitable+Organizations+to+Set+Nation%26%238217%3Bs+1st+Goals+to+Reduce+Wasted+Food WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy and U.S.D.A. Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the United States' first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50-percent reduction by 2030. As part of the effort, the federal government will lead a new partnership with charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, the private sector and local, state and tribal governments to reduce food loss and waste in order to enhance overall food security and conse... Wed, 16 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/EPA%2C+U.S.D.A.+Join+to+Set+Nation%26%238217%3Bs+1st+Food+Waste+Reduction+Goals+with+Charities+and+Private+Companies WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, September 16, E.P.A. (EPA) Acting Deputy Administrator Stan Meiberg will join U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack as well as private industry and charitable organizations to declare the United States' 1st food waste reduction goals at City Harvest's food recycling facility in Long Island City, N.Y. The announcement occurs just one week before world leaders begin to gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to address sustai... Tue, 15 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/E.P.A.+Recognizes+MGM+Resorts+International+for+Achievements+in+Food+Recovery+Efforts Las Vegas Resorts Lead Zero Waste Efforts in Nevada LAS VEGAS - MGM Resorts International was acknowledged today by the E.P.A. for its outstanding efforts in food recovery. The entertainment and hospitality company received 2 national Food Recovery Challenge awards for reducing food waste and, in the process, conserving natural resources. "MGM's zero waste leadership has turned mountains of food scraps into compost to help fight waste... Fri, 06 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/For+Old+Electronics%3A+Don%26%238217%3Bt+Think+Trash.+Think+e-Cycling PHILADELPHIA (December 18, 2014) -- In 2013 each American household owned on average 28 electronic devices, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. But with advancing technology, sleeker, shinier and faster cell phones, computers, tablets, mp3 players and televisions are finding their way onto many holiday gift lists. And into the hands of American consumers. But what about the old ones that are still perfectly functional? Think e-Cycle. Rat... Thu, 18 Dec 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/EPA%2C+San+Jose%2C+recycler+celebrate+food+waste+to+energy+conversion Innovative local composting and biogas facility leads the nation SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the E.P.A. and City of San Jose will celebrate the city's successful food-waste-to-energy plan at a tour of the nation's 1st large-scale commercial anaerobic digestion facility, privately owned and operated by Zero Waste Energy Development Company. "Thanksgiving is a great time to focus on reducing food waste, the biggest single material still going to landfills," said Jar... Tue, 25 Nov 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/MEDIA+ADVISORY%3A+E.P.A.+and+City+of+San+Jos%26%23233%3B+officials+will+tour+zero+waste+facility+turning+food+scraps+into+renewable+energy SAN FRANCISCO - Tomorrow, November 25, the E.P.A.'s Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator and City of San José officials will tour the city's Zero Waste Energy Development anaerobic digestion facility where food scraps are turned into renewable energy and compost for local farms. The facility's state-of-the-art dry anaerobic digesters use bacteria to break down food waste in an oxygen-free environment, converting it into methane biogas to generate electricity. The facility can dig... Mon, 24 Nov 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/Accept+the+Challenge+of+Reducing+Food+Waste DALLAS - (Nov. 20, 2014) This holiday season, the E.P.A. (EPA) encourages people to save money and protect the environment by reducing the amount of wasted food that gets thrown away. In 2011 alone, Americans generated 36 million tons of food waste. Most of this went to landfills to decompose and produce methane-a powerful greenhouse gas over 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. One way for organizations, families, and individuals to get started on reducing their food w... Thu, 20 Nov 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/E.P.A.+Regional+Administrator+Tours+Duluth+Composting+Facility%2C+Highlights+the+Benefits+of+Reducing+Food+Waste For Immediate Release No. 14-OPA120 (DULUTH, MINN. - November 20, 2014) E.P.A. Regional Administrator Susan Hedman highlighted the environmental benefits of diverting food waste from landfills today at the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District's composting facility. "The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District's innovative composting plan provides a terrific example of how we can turn food waste into a valuable asset, save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions... Thu, 20 Nov 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/E.P.A.+Spotlights+Food+Recovery+with+Atlanta+Community+Food+Bank ATLANTA - To begin the holiday season, E.P.A. (EPA) officials toured the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) and met with staff to discuss the importance of food waste reduction as part of the agency's Food Recovery Action Week. The week is a reminder to consumers and businesses alike of the importance of reducing wasted food. E.P.A. Assistant Regional Administrator Ken Lapierre spoke with ACFB staff and volunteers about EPA's work to address food waste and how those efforts ... Tue, 18 Nov 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/EPA%3A+Every+American%2C+Business+and+Community+Can+Play+a+Role+in+Increasing+Rate+of+Recycling WASHINGTON - In advance of America Recycles Day, on November 15, the E.P.A. (EPA) calls on communities, businesses, and individuals to leave the next generation a cleaner, safer and more stable world. The simple act of recycling reduces our country's energy consumption, decreases our greenhouse gas emissions, and conserves our natural resources. This year, on America Recycles Day, we celebrate all who do their part to build a more prosperous and sustainable future by raising the nati... Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:00:00 +0100