Learn the Issues
-
About the Tool
The Managing and Transforming Waste Streams Tool was developed by a team of zero waste consultants and solid waste program managers making informed observations from hands-on work in communities, with contributions from EPA.
-
Managing and Transforming Waste Streams Tool
Policy & Program planning tool for managing waste streams - for communities working towards zero waste.
-
Filter Descriptions and Qualitative Rankings
Filter Descriptions and Qualitative Rankings for Managing & Transforming Waste Streams Tool.
-
Terms and Definitions
Terms and Definitions used in the Managing and Transforming Waste Streams Tool.
-
Customizing the Tool
How to Use the Managing and Transforming Waste Streams Tool - A Tool for Communities.
-
How It Works
A quick primer on using the Managing and Transforming Waste Streams Tool.
-
Infographic: How does your water system work?
How drinking water systems work infographic
-
NEPs on Social Media
A listing of the social media accounts used by various Estuary Programs
-
How Communities Have Defined Zero Waste
Zero waste has been described in various ways by different entities. This page shares how some municipalities and other organizations have described zero waste.
-
Charge and Operating Procedures for NACEPT Assumable Waters Subcommittee
The EPA convened the first meeting of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology’s (NACEPT) Assumable Waters Subcommitte on October 6th and 7th, 2015 in Washington D.C.
-
Acknowledgements
Contributors to the Health of the Salish Sea Report.
-
Swimming Beaches
An assessment of water quality trends at swimming beaches in the Salish Sea. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.
-
Shellfish Harvesting
An assessment of shellfish harvesting beaches in the Salish Sea. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.
-
Proposed Plan for North Ridge Estates Operable Unit 2 in Klamath Falls, Oregon
Public comment opportunity on EPA's Proposed Plan for the North Ridge Estates Superfund Site Operable Unit 2 in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
-
EPA National Library Network Strategic Plan FY 2015-2017
EPA National Library Network Strategic Plan for FY 2015-2017
-
External Civil Rights Docket
External Civil Rights Docket
-
Cleanups in Oklahoma
This page contains information about cleanups in Oklahoma, including Brownfields, Land Revitalization, Superfund Redevelopment Initiative, RCRA cleanups, and Superfund Sites.
-
Proposed Consent Agreement and Final Order CWA-05-2025-0003
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5, is providing notice of intent to execute a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with Watco Transloading, LLC.
-
David Cozad, Michael Schumacher and/or Brad Peterson (d/b/a Credit Island Recycling), Davenport, Iowa
The EPA is providing notice of proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against David Cozad, Michael Schumacher and/or Brad Peterson (d/b/a Credit Island Recycling), for alleged violations of an industrial stormwater permit issued by IDNR for an applianc