Learn the Issues
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Plan - Initial Development of an EMS
This page takes you though the first phase and steps of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle of building an Environmental Management System, beginning with Plan.
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EPA RCRA ID: CTD051320372
CTD051320372, MILLENNIUM BUSINESS PARK MIDDLE ST Middletown CT
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Do - Implementing an EMS
This page takes you though the basic steps of the "Do" phase of the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
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Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings - Closed Announcement FY 23
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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EPA RCRA ID: CTD058508722
CTD058508722, COLONIAL BRONZE CO THE WINSTED RD Torrington CT
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Contracting Best Practices
A wide range of contracting strategies designed to advance towards zero waste are being used by local governments.
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Develop an EMS
Developing an EMS by utilizing the steps of the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle.
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Featured Examples and Resources
Browse by topic page enabling users to click on links that go directly to community implementation examples and resource links.
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Procurement Best Practices: Local Government Billing or Lockbox
Best practices developed from zero waste case studies - Local Government Billing or lock-box account system with payment instruction.
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Procurement Best Practices: Minimum Zero Waste Standards & Best and Final Offer Process
Best practices for zero waste standards to open price proposals only from those who meet those minimum non-price contract requirements.
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Procurement Best Practices: Publicly Owned Facilities
Best procurement practices developed from zero waste case studies - publicly owned facilities
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Procurement Best Practices: Separate Technical and Price Evaluation
Best practices for zero waste - consider proposals only from those who meet non-price requirements.
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Procurement Best Practices: Separate Contracts
Best practices for zero waste procurements - using separate contracts for recycling,l composting, hauling, and disposal.
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Procurement Best Practices: Process Integrity Guidelines
Best practices for zero waste procurement - Process Integrity Guidelines
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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.