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

Union of Concerned Scientists

For two years, we worked on SB 615 with Senator Ben Allen to require all EV batteries to be repurposed or recycled. We negotiated hard with auto makers, recyclers and others for the bill to include robust reporting requirements, producer responsibly and environmental protections.

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DEP Bans Sale Of Impecca Electronics Products For Violating PA’s Electronic Waste Recycling Law; E-Waste Recycling Law Broken

PA Environment Daily

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.

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DEP To Hold Nov. 19 Public Meeting On Blythe Recycling & Demolition Site Landfill Permit Renewal In Schuylkill County

PA Environment Daily

On October 28, Department of Environmental Protection and its Office of Environmental Justice announced the agency will host a November 19 public meeting to answer questions from the public with concerns regarding the Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site (BRADS) in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County.

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Field Notes from India: Climate Adaptation from the Ground Up

Legal Planet

Indeed, 93% of the Indian labor force are so-called informal workers, comprising everything from small farmers and vegetable sellers to piece-work stitching and waste recyclers. It now has a membership of over 3.2 million poor, self-employed women workers.

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Be Part Of Keep PA Beautiful’s International Coastal Cleanups In November, Free Cleanup Supplies Available

PA Environment Daily

This year, Keep Erie County Beautiful partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to host the Pennsylvania Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup. Million To 126 Municipalities To Support Local Recycling Programs [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Nov.

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Debunking Foodware Myths on America Recycles Day

Ocean Conservancy

We need to take action to tackle the recyclability crisis on our shores. November 15 is America Recycles Day , and this year, it’s more important than ever. That starts with debunking common myths about recycling. You wouldn’t know by looking at them, but most takeout containers aren’t recyclable. Never miss an update.

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PA Resources Council Hard-To-Recycle Collections Launch May 17 In Allegheny County

PA Environment Daily

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 WESA and 91.3