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A Busy Legislative Season in California Adds Up to a More Climate Proof Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

When EVs do retire, it is critical that we can keep hazardous waste out of landfills and communities while limiting the amount of critical minerals (lithium, cobalt, nickel, etc.) For two years, we worked on SB 615 with Senator Ben Allen to require all EV batteries to be repurposed or recycled. that need to be mined for new batteries.

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Independence Conservancy Hosts Waste Tire Collection Events In Beaver, Washington Counties

PA Environment Daily

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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DEP/PROP: Study Shows Growth in K-12 Students' Recycling Knowledge; 1988 Recycling Law Updates Needed

PA Environment Daily

On January 31, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania collaborated on a School Recycling Study Survey that shows Pennsylvania K-12 students have increased their knowledge and awareness of recycling over the past fiscal year. Does your school have a recycling awareness program?

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PennEnvironment, PA Resources Council Host Sept. 21 Webinar On A Plan To Reduce Waste, Improve Recycling Efforts, And Meet Modern Waste Challenges

PA Environment Daily

Join PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center, the Pennsylvania Resources Council and other waste experts for a September 21 webinar on their plan to reduce waste, improve recycling efforts and bring Pennsylvania’s antiquated recycling laws into the 21st Century. percent between 2015 and 2021-- from 14.3 percent-- 8.62

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Recycling Program, Managing Electronics Waste On DEP Citizens Advisory Committee Agenda For Oct. 18

PA Environment Daily

DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on October 18 to take a deeper dive into Pennsylvania’s Municipal Recycling Program and talk about better ways to manage electronics waste. She reported the overall amount of waste generated in Pennsylvania has increased 8.3 percent between 2015 and 2021-- from 14.3

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Independence Conservancy Hosts 4 Waste Tire Collection Events In Beaver County

PA Environment Daily

Independence Conservancy will host four Waste Tire Collection Events In Beaver County from 9:00 a.m. Over 55,000 scrap tires have been properly disposed through the Community Tire Collection Program since its inception in 2004. to Noon on these dates-- -- September 25: Brighton Township Road Dept., 1250 Brighton Rd., 1497 Kennedy Blvd.,

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DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Sept. 20 To Hear Waste Program Overview, State Water Plan Update And Discuss A Transition Paper For Incoming Governor

PA Environment Daily

The DEP Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on September 20 to hear an overview of the Waste Management Program, an update on the draft State Water Plan and discuss a transition paper to present to the next Governor. She reported the overall amount of waste generated in Pennsylvania has increased 8.3 million tons to 15.6

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