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solid waste

Batteries: Hidden Hazards in the Recycling Stream

February 25, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

recycling imageIn 2018, a total of 323 reported fires occurred at waste facilities across the US and Canada, some of these events causing injury and in some cases, death, to recycling workers and firefighters.

Rechargeable batteries should never go in your household recycling bin with your paper, plastic, metal, and glass. When they get crushed and moved around during transportation and sorting processes, they can catch fire or explode causing dangerous and costly fires in trucks and facilities. [Read more…] about Batteries: Hidden Hazards in the Recycling Stream

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: Recycling, solid waste

New Paint Recycling Program Launched

June 19, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

used paint recycling (photo courtesy The Green Project)The New York State Postconsumer Paint Collection Program is underway, making it easier for households and businesses to safely dispose of leftover paint. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) oversees the program, which is operated by PaintCare to manage unwanted architectural coating products and provide for recycling or proper disposal. [Read more…] about New Paint Recycling Program Launched

Filed Under: Arts, Nature Tagged With: DEC, pollution, Recycling, solid waste

First New York State Reuse Summit Set For June 16th

June 11, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

reduce reuse recycleNew York State’s first ever Reuse Summit will be June 16th, 2022 in Ithaca, NY.

The goals of this event are to convene community leaders from across New York State, feature innovative and inspirational models of reuse, highlight the many benefits that reuse generates for communities, and explore the challenges and opportunities of expanding reuse. [Read more…] about First New York State Reuse Summit Set For June 16th

Filed Under: Events, Food, Nature, Western NY Tagged With: Conferences, Recycling, solid waste

$4.5M for Buffalo Center for Plastic Recycling Research and Innovation

May 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Buffalo Center for Plastic Recycling Research and InnovationNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced $4.5 million is being awarded to the State University of New York’s University at Buffalo to create a new Center for Plastic Recycling Research and Innovation and support crucial work to reduce plastic waste.

This expanded academic partnership will improve plastics recycling by researching the development of secondary recyclable markets to ease the financial burdens on municipal recycling programs and streamline the recycling process, especially with certain types of lower-grade plastics. [Read more…] about $4.5M for Buffalo Center for Plastic Recycling Research and Innovation

Filed Under: Nature, Western NY Tagged With: Buffalo, DEC, Environmental History, Erie County, plastics, pollution, Recycling, solid waste, SUNY Buffalo

North Country Large Scale Composting Support Available

February 27, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Community composter designed by Compost for Good, installation at the Wild CenterThe Compost for Good (CfG) team has announced they are seeking farmers, haulers, composters, retailers, landscapers, grocery stores, manufacturers, restaurants, etc. in St Lawrence, Franklin, Essex and Clinton Counties to discuss their organics recycling goals and dreams.

Municipalities or non-profit organizations interested in supporting businesses in your areas, or businesses who are trying to navigate the Food Donation and Food Scrap Recycling Law, are encouraged to contact CfG as well. [Read more…] about North Country Large Scale Composting Support Available

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: composting, energy, gardening, Grants, Recycling, solid waste

Recycling Electronics This Holiday Season

December 24, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

electronics reclyingMany will give or receive new electronic equipment this holiday season. As you switch out of the old and welcome the new, remember to recycle your old electronics responsibly.

Examples of common electronic equipment that must be recycled: [Read more…] about Recycling Electronics This Holiday Season

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: environment, Holidays, pollution, Recycling, solid waste

Recycling Electronics This Holiday Season

December 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

holiday recyclingWith holiday cheer and gifts galore, many will give or receive new electronic equipment. As you switch out of the old and welcome the new, remember to recycle your old electronics responsibly. [Read more…] about Recycling Electronics This Holiday Season

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Christmas, Holidays, Recycling, solid waste

Enforcement of NY Plastic Bag Ban Starting Oct 19th

September 27, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

plastic bag banNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that DEC will begin enforcement of the State’s ban on single-use plastic carryout bags on October 19th, 2020.

The plastic bag ban, which went into effect on March 1st, was not enforced per an agreement between the parties in a lawsuit brought by Poly-Pak Industries, Inc., et al, in New York State Supreme Court. [Read more…] about Enforcement of NY Plastic Bag Ban Starting Oct 19th

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, pollution, solid waste

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