WasteP2 Listserve
March 26, 2014
Energy and Pollution Prevention Bureau
Department of Environmental Quality
Sandra Boggs
News and Updates
1. Green Hotel Webinar Series: FREE
The EPA is offering a series of six webinars that will cover sustainability topics for the lodging
sector. Energy efficiency is featured in several of the webinars, as well as water conservation,
waste management, green cleaning, stormwater management and more. A total of 18
presentations are included in the six webinars. Don’t miss this chance to learn from those that
have implemented changes that save money while saving resources.
2.Eco-Tech Grants Available to Schools: Captain Planet Foundation
Sixteen grants will be awarded to schools or non-profit organizations for the purpose of engaging children in inquiry-based projects in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) that use innovation, biomimicry / nature-based design, or new uses for technology to address environmental problems in their communities. Schools from all states are eligible to apply.
Captain Planet Foundation: http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org/2014/01/ecotech/
3. Compost From Food Waste and Understanding Soil Chemistry and Soil
Biology on a College / University Campus
This FREE webinar is hosted by EPA as part of their Food Recovery Challenge.
12pm Mountain Time
April 3, 2014
Register here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/682882026
4. ISRI Releases Guide to Scrap Metal Laws in All States
The Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) has released a guide to the laws governing
theft of scrap metal and other requirements regarding the buying and selling of scrap metals.
Find a link to the guide on the homepage of ISRI: www.isri.org
In addition ISRI has formed a Law Enforcement Advisory Council to assist authorities in
addressing the problem of scrap metal theft.
5. Paper Reduction: EPA Switching to Electronic Document Tracking
The EPA continues to work on changing the current manifest system for tracking the movement and disposal of hazardous wastes. The EPA is changing from hard-copy forms to an electronic system. Catch up on the current work and next steps here:
The final system is expected to save hundreds of man-hours required for paperwork by the old system while increasing transparency for the public regarding the transport of hazardous wastes through communities.
6. A Victory for Cell Phone Users and Recyclers
A new policy now allows for the ‘unlocking’ of cell phones and switching carriers without
having to change phones. The agreement between the Federal Communications Commission
and major carriers removes a hurdle for cell phone refurbishers and recyclers, as well as
consumers. The U.S. is the only country with copyright laws that block the reuse of technology at the end of a device’s ‘life’.
-American Recycler
7. Positively Clean Plastic Recycling
http://www.recyclingtoday.com/rt0114-plastics-recycling-technology.aspx
Advice on successful PET recycling processors.
-Recycling Today
8. Earth Day’s Green Cities Initiative
9. Webinars, Trainings, Conferences and More
Date Topics
Green Hotel Webinar Series: Water and Energy Efficiency
March 28, 2014
11 am – 12:15 pm
Sponsored by EPA
Deconstruction Webinar Series
March 27, 2014
12:00 pm MT
Sponsored by WasteCap Resource Solutions
Green Hotel Webinar Series: Food Service and Renovations
April 2, 2014
11 am – 12:15 pm
Sponsored by EPA
University Composting and Understanding Soil Chemistry
April 3, 2014
12 pm – 1:30 pm
Sponsored by EPA
Green Hotel Webinar Series: Reduce Toxic Chemical Use and Stormwater
Management
April 13, 2014
11 am – 12:15 pm
Sponsored by EPA
Transportation Planning
April 17, 2014
1 pm – 2 pm MT
Sponsored by EPA Region 8
