🌎 April 1st = Earth Month! From #ZeroWaste and #composting to #wastereduction and #reuse, today starts a 30-day video sprint where we'll cover all things green! Like, share, and follow to help spread the word!

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Private operator details 'Clean Lane' processing plan, says it can extend landfill life Bulk Handling Systems’ CEO described a Lane County public‑private project that uses municipal mixed‑waste processing and anaerobic digestion to recover materials, produce pipeline‑quality biogas and liquefy CO2 for sale; company and county contributions and statewide incentives were presented.

A groundbreaking public-private partnership in Lane County aims to revolutionize waste processing and extend landfill life by 20 years through innovative technologies that recover biogas and liquefied CO2.

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#OR #BiogasProduction #SustainableProcessing #WasteReduction

Joint Sustainability Commission adopts FY2026 budget recommendations, calls for procurement alignment and targeted program changes The commission reviewed and amended a package of budget recommendations—covering procurement alignment for low‑carbon concrete, solar funding, EV charging, waste‑diversion education, sidewalks and program reprioritization—and adopted the recommendations by voice vote.

The Joint Sustainability Commission has just approved a groundbreaking FY2026 budget that prioritizes climate initiatives and innovative waste-reduction strategies!

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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #ClimateResilience #AustinSustainability #UrbanForestry #WasteReduction

CalRecycle tells senators edible‑food grants lack sustained funding; bag‑in‑a‑box fees set above HDPE rates CalRecycle Director Zoe Heller told the Budget Subcommittee that edible food recovery grants depend on legislative appropriation and currently lack sustained funding, while new processing-fee calculations for wine packaging (bag‑in‑a‑box) average about $0.32 per container versus $0.00867 for HDPE.

CalRecycle's budget woes threaten the future of edible food recovery, while new processing fees for wine packaging soar—what's next for California's recycling efforts?

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#CA #CitizenPortal #RecyclingInnovation #FoodRecovery #WasteReduction

🧵 1/ Help make Kim Roney for Mayor signs with repurposed materials!

1. Got scrap paint in shades of white, purple, or teal? Drop off during campaign kickoff this Sunday, March 22nd between 2-5pm. We’ll have another drop location soon.

#repurposed #reduceplastic #wastereduction #BeBoutitBeingBetter

Tennessee Senate approves bill to strengthen recycling markets, create advisory council The Senate passed SB 17‑93 to expand state support for recycling markets, create an Office of Cooperative Marketing for Recyclables at TDEC and a public‑private advisory council, and direct studies and outreach aimed at reducing landfill reliance; the bill passed on third reading (Ayes 31, no nays).

Tennessee is taking a giant leap towards a greener future by passing a groundbreaking bill to enhance recycling efforts and reduce landfill waste!

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#TN #CitizenPortal #TennesseeRecycling #EnvironmentalPolicy #SustainablePractices #WasteReduction

Homes aren't the main source of our waste -- It’s places like schools, restaurants, and hospitals. 🏫🍽️🏥

We can prevent a good chunk of that waste by pushing for policies like Bottle Bills and extended producer responsibility for packaging laws (EPR).

#ZeroWaste #WasteReduction

District staff outline questions about scaling apartment-and-church composting pilot Staff updated the executive committee on a composting pilot that the district assumed from a departing contractor, reporting frequent bin repairs, labor and material costs, training needs and a decision point about whether to continue servicing sites past the partner period or shift to a fee-based/support role.

The Waste Reduction District faces a crucial decision on whether to continue hands-on composting support or shift to a fee-based model as they tackle costly repairs and training challenges.

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#MonroeCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #WasteReduction #CommunityPartnerships

California opens draft statewide plastics monitoring strategy for public review; comments due March 11 Tony Hale (SFEI) and Kyla Kelly (Ocean Protection Council) presented a 10-year phased plastics monitoring strategy calling for pilot studies, interoperable data standards and a public review period; presenters said potential funding (including SB 54 mitigation funds) is under consideration.

California is launching a groundbreaking statewide strategy to monitor plastic pollution, paving the way for a cleaner aquatic environment.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalMonitoring #SustainablePractices #WasteReduction

Board moves ahead with first read of decal ordinance aimed at curbing out-of-county trash at convenience centers Staff presented a first reading of an ordinance to reintroduce a county vehicle decal (reissued every three years and linked to personal‑property billing) intended to reduce out‑of‑county trash at convenience stations; the board authorized scheduling a public hearing and directed staff to refine exceptions, signage and outreach.

Washington County is taking a bold step to combat out-of-county trash with a new vehicle decal system that promises convenience without additional fees for residents.

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#WashingtonCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #WashingtonCountyConvenienceCenters #PublicPolicy #WasteReduction

Keizer Council OKs transfer of RMA funds to Marion County to fund hauler education The Keizer City Council authorized the city manager to allow Circular Action Alliance to release Keizer’s share of producer responsibility organization funds — about $117,747 — to Marion County Public Works to pay haulers for expanded recycling and contamination‑reduction services under Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act.

Keizer City Council has just greenlit over $117,000 to enhance recycling services and combat waste contamination—what does this mean for local haulers and residents?

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#KeizerMarionCounty #OR #EnvironmentalEducation #KeizerRecycling #RecyclingModernization #WasteReduction

Senate committee advances bill letting cities levy narrow fees to manage plastics; debate centers on oversight The Oklahoma Senate Local and County Government Committee advanced SB 1471, authorizing municipalities to impose narrowly tailored fees to address plastic waste and microplastics; sponsors say revenues must fund waste programs, while critics warned the bill lacks fee caps or auditing.

Oklahoma's Senate is taking a bold step to combat plastic waste by allowing cities to impose targeted fees, but will this new approach ensure accountability and transparency?

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#OK #EnvironmentalSustainability #CitizenPortal #PublicPolicy #WasteReduction

Chile Launches Project to Turn País Grape Skins Into Food and Drink Products Initiative aims to boost small wine producers’ incomes and cut waste by creating new markets for winemaking by-products.

FYI: Chile Launches Project to Turn País Grape Skins Into Food and Drink Products #Chile #WineProduction #SustainableWine #FoodInnovation #WasteReduction

Food waste: the only thing in the bin that can go from “fine” to “biohazard” overnight. Compost bin or council caddy?
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#Sustainability #WasteReduction #Composting #Recycling #CircularEconomy #NetZero

0 Waste Marin outlines SB 1383 duties, schools program and county outreach Casey Fritz of 0 Waste Marin told the Corte Madera committee that the countywide JPA enforces California waste laws (including SB 1383), runs a decade‑old schools program that has prevented nearly 18,000 tons of greenhouse‑gas emissions, and coordinates household hazardous‑waste collection and outreach.

Casey Fritz of 0 Waste Marin revealed how their programs have not only enforced California's waste laws but also saved nearly 18,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the past decade!

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#CA #CitizenPortal #ClimateAction #WasteReduction

Free recycling available in CA for leftover paint Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

About 10% of paint purchased each year in the US goes unused. In CA, there’s a free option to donate or recycle large volumes of leftover paint. PaintCare offers free pickup for 100+ gallons—and smaller amounts can go to 800 drop‑off sites statewide.
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Chile Launches Project to Turn País Grape Skins Into Food and Drink Products Initiative aims to boost small wine producers’ incomes and cut waste by creating new markets for winemaking by-products.

Chile Launches Project to Turn País Grape Skins Into Food and Drink Products #Sustainability #WineIndustry #FoodInnovation #WasteReduction #SmallProducers

Commission backs Tennessee Waste 2 Jobs Act in formal resolution Bradley County Commission voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting the Tennessee Waste 2 Jobs Act, citing statewide recycling shortfalls and landfill pressure; commissioners read statistics from the proposed bill into the record.

The Bradley County Commission just took a bold step towards a greener future by unanimously backing the Tennessee Waste 2 Jobs Act to tackle our recycling crisis!

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#BradleyCounty #TN #SustainableInitiatives #CitizenPortal #LegislativeSupport #WasteReduction #BradleyCountyRecycling

Kalamazoo updates sustainability plan: net‑zero timeline, recycling gains and service improvements City staff reported progress toward a 2050 net‑zero goal, new renewable‑energy enrollment beginning in 2028, a 54% drop in curb contamination after a behavior program, and expanded recycling and composting programs including EPS foam collection and increased carts in 2025.

Kalamazoo is on track to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with exciting updates on renewable energy and impressive recycling gains!

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#KalamazooCityKalamazooCounty #MI #KalamazooSustainability #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #ClimateAction #WasteReduction

Circular Economy Act: Zero Waste Europe proposes waste reduction measures with ... - ... ... #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #wastereduction
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Michigan City Sustainability Commission approves IDEM nomination and backs Water Resources Development Act At its Feb. 12 meeting the Michigan City Sustainability Commission approved submitting the Earth Month Extravaganza to the iDEM governor's awards and unanimously voted to sign on in support of the Water Resources Development Act; the commission also discussed EV pilots, event recycling and coal-ash testing.

The Michigan City Sustainability Commission is taking bold steps towards a greener future by submitting its Earth Month Extravaganza for a prestigious award and supporting vital water resource initiatives!

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#LaPorteCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #CleanEnergy #WasteReduction

Commissioners advance amendment to allow limited expansion of Pine Tree Acres landfill Waste Management urged the committee to approve a county solid waste plan amendment allowing a 236.5-acre site expansion at Pine Tree Acres in Lenox Township, which company officials said would add roughly 135 acres of disposal area and extend local disposal capacity by about 25 years; commissioners asked about local sentiment, Canadian waste deliveries, recycling capacity and long-term alternatives.

A controversial amendment to expand the Pine Tree Acres landfill could extend its life by 25 years, but what does this mean for local communities and waste management?

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#MacombCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #SustainabilityInitiatives #RenewableEnergy #WasteReduction

Committee advances SB135 to study and prepare Utah for potential nuclear life‑cycle activities Senator Owens and agency witnesses described SB135 as establishing state mechanisms to explore nuclear fuel reprocessing and broader nuclear life‑cycle work, referencing potential federal hub investments and unique Utah geology; the committee recommended the bill favorably with two recorded nays.

Senator Owens is pushing forward a groundbreaking bill to explore nuclear fuel reprocessing in Utah, potentially turning waste into valuable resources while navigating complex federal approvals.

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#UT #EnergyInnovation #CitizenPortal #PublicTrust #WasteReduction