April 17, 2014
Energy and Pollution Prevention Bureau
Department of Environmental Quality
News and Updates
1. Former Employee Reports on Sustainability at Yellowstone N.P. Amy Martin, a current intern at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, reflects on the steps Xanterra Parks and Resorts takes in Yellowstone National Park to reduce waste and operate sustainably with reduced environmental impacts.
http://www.greenlodgingnews.com/yellowstone-park-connecticut-green-lodging-and-me-a
2. Compactor and Glass Pulverizer Being Auctioned
Headwater Cooperative Recycling has ceased business and is auctioning off two large pieces of recycling equipment. Pate Online Auctions has all the details here:
http://www.pateonlineauctions.com/
3. Big Sky Looking For Another Recycling Location
http://www.lonepeaklookout.com/arts_and_entertainment/article_fe3f050c-c0dd-11e3-8084-
001a4bcf887a.html
4. Firms Eliminating Triclosan Due to Consumer Pressure
Triclosan is a chemical found in many beauty products, lotions, sun block and more. Triclosan is a possible endocrine disrupter, and although considered safe by industry experts, consumers have become increasingly opposed to the use of it. Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive and now Avon have all responded to consumer pressure and are phasing out use of the chemical. You can find out more about their efforts here:
http://www.environmentalleader.com/2014/04/08/avon-products-ditch-triclosan/
(Also mentioned are the health concerns associated with the chemical replacing Triclosan.)
5. New Study Finds High Mercury Levels in Remote Lakes
The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service studied mercury levels within fish
caught inside national parks across the nation. The study found that, in some cases, the mercury levels in fish exceeded the guidelines for human consumption. Glacier National Park’s Lake McDonald was found to have fish which exceed the consumption limit, while Yellowstone National Park’s Spillway Lake had fish with elevated levels but only one fish that exceeded consumption guidelines.
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/environment/article_143af4e6-c5c1-11e3-a52e-0019bb2963f4.html
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Fish Consumption Guidelines
http://fwp.mt.gov/fwpDoc.html?id=28187
6. Organics Mgmt in Small & Tribal Communities – Food Scraps, Yard
Waste and Disaster Debris Management : FREE Webinar
This two-part webinar series is offered by the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC, nerc.org). The free webinars feature case studies from Massachusetts, Indiana and North Dakota.
Organics Management in Action in Small & Tribal Communities—Opportunities and Case Studies
Thursday, May 1, 2014
11am – 12:30 pm MT
Register Here:
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Reducing Food Scraps at Home and Management of Organics in Small and Tribal Communities
Thursday, May 15, 2014
11am – 12:30 pm MT
Register Here:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4336450027875823617?utm_source=AOR+Contact+List&utm_campaign=67393cfa97-aor_listserve_041614&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_519dc0653f-67393cfa97-406177799
7. Webinars, Trainings, Conferences and More
April 23, 2014
11:30 am – 1 pm
$$
April 23, 2014
11 am – 12 pm
Free
April 23, 2014
11 am – 12:30 pm
$$
April 24, 2014
12:00 pm MT
Free
April 28th, 2014
12:30 pm – 2 pm
April 30, 2014
11 am – 12:15 pm
Free
Nurturing Our Roots, Growing our Future, Annual Conference
Sponsored by Washington State Recycling Association
May 4 -7, 2014
$$
May 7, 2014
11 am – 12:15 pm
Free
