Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Dow says it will reduce CO2 releases by 2 million metric tons a year while growing its earnings by an estimated $2 billion by 2025. The post Dow Is Buying Renewables and Cutting Waste In Its Environmental Quests appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. To reach its goal, access to renewables grew by 900 megawatts.

Waste 241

Waste Clean Energy 2025 Electricity 241

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 61

Recycling Clean Water Act Waste Fossil Fuels 61

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.

2025 101

2025 Recycling Earth Day Waste 101

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.

2025 107

2025 2024 Natural Gas 2022 107

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.

2025 65

2025 2003 Recycling Waste 65

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.

2025 91

2025 Recycling Environmental Protection Waste 91

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 103

Recycling 2025 Waste 103

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 97

Waste 2025 Natural Gas 2011 97

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

The Pennsylvania Resources Council will launch its 2025 HARD-TO-RECYCLE collection campaign by hosting an event in Allegheny County on Saturday, May 17. The first hard-to-recycle collection of the season will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. in North Park, Allegheny County. WESA and 91.3

Recycling 50

Recycling 2025 Earth Day Waste 50

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 52

Waste 2025 Recycling Technology 52

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 109

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas 2023 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2025

Below are a few highlights of events held so far by our class of 2024-2025. Erica, a junior from Delaware County , taught 22 fifth graders about the importance of recycling. She explained which materials are recyclable in Delaware County and how to prevent pollution. Many more are scheduled through the end of April!

Recycling 91

Recycling 2025 2026 Waste 91

Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Upcycling of photovoltaic waste graphite into high performance graphite anode. link] Abstract High-value recycling of photovoltaic waste graphite (WG) is an effective path to achieve carbon neutrality. Ma, W., & Li, S. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 685, 555564.

Upcycling 52

Upcycling Waste 2025 Recycling 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Included in the regulation are requirements for mineral sourcing, life cycle emissions, information sharing, and recycling. However, innovative approaches can reduce those harms, including the creation of a circular economy through reuse and recycling. Essentially, it is decoupling economic activity from resource extraction.

Law 250

Law Recycling 2030 Regulations 250

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 84

Natural Resources Recycling Waste 2025 84

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 65

Recycling Waste Earth Day 2025 65

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2025

12 Abandoned Conventional Wells DEP has a new initiative underway in 2025 to inspect conventional oil and gas wells that have never been inspected before to ensure the safest oil and gas production possible. Violations issued for abandonment and failure to submit annual production, waste generation and well integrity reports.

2025 89

2025 Waste Natural Gas 2023 89

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 67

Deforestation Carbon Dioxide Recycling 2025 67

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2025

Letters Submitted To The Board -- April 2, 2025 letter from Marcellus Shale Gas Coalition -- April 4, 2025 letter from American Petroleum Institute - Pennsylvania -- April 7, 2025 letter from PA Independent Oil & Gas Association -- April 7, 2025 letter from PA Chamber of Business & Industry What Does Vote To Accept For Study Mean?

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas 2025 Regulations 2023 91

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

Read more here. -- DEP published notice in the April 26 PA Bulletin banning the sale of electronic devices made by KUU for failing to comply with the state Covered Device Recycling Act (electronics waste recycling). ( Meetings April 29-- CANCELED. DEP Laboratory Accreditation Advisory Committee meeting. Bucks County. (

2025 65

2025 Waste Regulations Environmental Protection 65

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For DEP, the Agenda includes a proposed regulation establishing an annual permit fee for shale gas wells [ Read more here ] and updated waste management regulations covering conventional oil and gas operations [ Read more here ]. Read more here. Greene County. ( Greene County. ( Bradford County. ( Butler County.

Natural Gas 112

Natural Gas 2025 2013 Regulations 112

Environmental News Bits

MARCH 24, 2025

Climate Change vs. Circular Economy: Challenges of the Most Common Route for Recycling Gold from WEEE. However, WEEE contains valuable metals … Continue reading Climate Change vs. Circular Economy: Challenges of the Most Common Route for Recycling Gold from WEEE Fritz, B., & Schmidt, M. Sustainability, 17(5).

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Recycling 2025 Waste 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2025

Diversified has a total of 13 violations for abandoning and not plugging 13 shale gas wells in 2025. This week DEP issued 9 violations for shale gas well abandonment bringing the total issued in 2025 to 31. Read more here. Read more here. Violations were issued for abandonment and failure to comply with the order. Violations continued.

2025 102

2025 Natural Gas 2023 2024 102

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2024

The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority reported nearly 48,000 pounds of household hazardous waste was collected this past weekend from 848 participants at the free annual drop off event. said Mimi Cooper, the Authority’s Recycling Coordinator. They were in and out of the facility in minutes.

Recycling 77

Recycling Waste 2025 Environmental Protection 77

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

. -- DEP 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. ( PA Bulletin, page 1866 ) Read more here. Permits -- Forest Sixty Six III LLC - 24.5 Forest County. ( Forest County. (

2025 99

2025 Regulations Natural Gas Environmental Protection 99

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 65

Recycling Clean Water Act 2025 Politics 65

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2025

So far in 2025, SRBC issued or renewed 142 general water use permits for shale gas development. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Sunoco Inc. Correction to notice previously published March 1, 2025]. ( 28, 2025 to continue temporary operation of the facility located in Smith Twp., Read more here. Westmoreland County.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas 2025 Waste 2027 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

17 Abandoned Conventional Wells Amer Natural Resources LLC - Violations: 7 Wells, Failed to Comply With Plugging Order (63 Months) March 20, 2025 inspections of 7 conventional wells in Allegheny County found them abandoned and not plugged and as a result the owner failed to comply with a DEP order issued on December 12, 2019 to plug the wells.

2025 70

2025 Natural Gas Waste Electricity 70

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

Petition Background On October 22, the Clean Air Council and Environmental Integrity Project-- as part of the Protective Buffers PA Coalition -- filed a 358-page rulemaking petition with the Environmental Quality Board asking it to increase minimum setback distances from shale gas wells from a minimum now of 500 feet to 3,281 feet.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Regulations 2026 2025 100

Circle of Blue

JANUARY 15, 2025

Photo Brett Walton/Circle of Blue By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue January 15, 2025 MILWAUKEE Mounting concern about chemical contaminants in sewage sludge, a waste product widely seen as recyclable and economically valuable, could turn into a costly liability and upend the finances of municipal wastewater utilities across the county.

Regulations 246

Regulations Waste 2028 Environmental Protection 246

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 83

Conservation Electricity Recycling Waste 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

On March 25, the departments of Transportation and Environmental Protection and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful invited the public to be part of the 2025 Pick up Pennsylvania litter cleanup initiative by organizing or volunteering for local cleanup events in their communities. Posted: March 25, 2025] PA Environment Digest

2025 65

2025 Environmental Protection 2024 Natural Resources 65

Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Puma aims to reduce its Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2025 from a 2017 baseline. It also plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions tied to its value chain for purchased goods and services by 60% by 2030, achieved primarily by focusing on the transport of goods and cutting down on its air freight by.

2017 262

2017 2030 2025 Greenhouse 262

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed! . Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

Recycling 66

Recycling 2025 Conservation Waste 66

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 3070 ) Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Bahl Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater to meet the Statewide Health Standards at the pad located in Forks Twp., 6, 2024, Issued April 8, 2025. ( Sullivan County. (

Natural Gas 75

Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 2027 75

Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Kering is on a path to cutting its CO2 emissions by 40% by 2025. It reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 77% in intensity within its operations during those same years, and it reached 100% renewable energy use at facilities in seven countries.

Renewable Energy 245

Renewable Energy 2025 Greenhouse Recycling 245

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 19, 2018

In 2018, the world entered a municipal waste management crisis. recyclable materials, most notably plastic waste and unsorted paper. China also required stricter pre-shipment inspections to enforce existing laws, such as the import ban on electronic waste (e-waste). China’s waste ban has created backlogs worldwide.

Recycling 52

Recycling Waste 2018 Government 52