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Procurement Best Practices: Mandatory Recycling and Composting
Zero Waste Procurement Best Practice: Mandatory Recycling.and Composting
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2022 Targeted Airshed Grant Program - Closed Announcement FY 22
The Office of Atmospheric Programs is soliciting proposals to advance the energy efficiency of products through product specific technical research, test procedure development, and education that drives consumer adoption of efficient products and practices
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Zero Waste Case Study: Berkeley
Case study of the contract between Berkeley and a contractor to salvage reusable materials from the transfer station drop-off area.
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Contracts and Franchise Agreements
Examples and best practices related to provisions that local governments can incorporate into their contract or franchise agreements with waste haulers (service providers).
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Zero Waste Case Study: Renton
Zero Waste case study Renton for alternative fuel vehicle and every other week collection services.
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Zero Waste Case Study: Fresno
Case study on zero waste contract innovations in the City of Fresno.
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Zero Waste Case Study: Napa
City of Napa Zero Waste Contracting Case Study. The City of Napa partnered with private sector contractors to cost-effectively reduce waste. The community is an innovative leader in using public/private contracts to support zero waste goals.
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Zero Waste Case Study: Seattle
Zero waste case study of the contract between Seattle and service providers .
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State, Local & Tribal Energy Newsletters
Sign up for newsletters about energy efficiency and utility policy for government decision makers and program implementers.
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Office of Civil Rights External Compliance Program Nondiscrimination Requirements for Applicants and Recipients of EPA Assistance
Under EPA’s nondiscrimination regulations (40 C.F.R. Parts 5 & 7) the External Compliance Program ensures that recipients of EPA assistance comply with the relevant requirements under federal law.
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Sustainable Redevelopment at Superfund Sites
Sustainability tools and approaches are implemented into the Superfund redevelopment process and inlcude Smart Growth, ecological revitalization, green infrastructure and buildings and environmental education.
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USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Meeting Materials-November 20, 2020
Meeting materials for USMCA Tijuana River Watershed public information meeting held November 20, 2020.
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USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Meeting Materials-June 2, 2020
Meeting materials for Tijuana River Watershed stakeholders meeting held June 2, 2020.
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USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Meeting Materials-October 1, 2020
Meeting materials for USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Interagency Consultation Group held October 1, 2020.
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USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Meeting Materials-July 29, 2020
Meeting materials for USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Interagency Consultation Group held July 29, 2020.
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Organic Farming
Organic Farming - Organically grown food is food grown and processed using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Pesticides derived from natural sources (such as biological pesticides) may be used in producing organically grown food.
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City of Hamlet, North Carolina - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment in the form of an Expedited Settlement Agreement against the city of Hamlet, North Carolina, for alleged violations associated with the management of sewage sludge in or around Ham
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Scrap Management, LLC d/b/a Rivers Edge Scrap Management - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against Scrap Management, LLC d/b/a Rivers Edge Scrap Management for alleged violations of the terms and conditions of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit issu
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Spectracom, Inc. d/b/a River City Recycling - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment in the form of an Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) against Spectracom, Inc. d/b/a River City Recycling for alleged violations at the Omaha, Nebraska facility
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Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT) Methodology Guide
Helps utilities understand how to address climate change.