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The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. Timothy Snay, Sanborn Head & Associates presented PCBs in Indoor Air? Now What? (Down the Rabbit Hole!) […]
View the Agenda and Conference Materials The Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA) partnered with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM), the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), and others to organize a regional science conference on PFAS. The goals of the conference […]
The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states and and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. The webinar included the following presentations: Justin Pimpare, EPA Region 1 presented Using the Pretreatment Program to Identify Sources of […]
There are many opportunities for commercial and institutional generators to reduce their food waste. This webinar featured information on available tools and strategies for these generators. The presenters shared case studies highlighting effective approaches as well as lessons they have learned. They also highlighted available tools for measuring food waste generation and tracking progress. Presenters […]
This webinar was co-sponsored by NEWMOA and NERC. Extended producer responsibility (EPR) proposals for managing used gas cylinders are emerging in the U.S. This webinar covered the growing problem of discarded gas cylinders, why EPR policies are a solution, the results of a recent report covering this topic by a major producer, and how the […]
Agenda & Presentation PDFs View Event Agenda Summit Organizers Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) University of Connecticut Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities Program (UConn TAB) Summit Partners Environmental Agency Brownfield Programs: EPA Region 1 CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection ME Department of Environmental Protection Penobscot Indian Nation (Maine) MA Department of […]
This webinar was co-organized and sponsored by NEWMOA, NERC, and the West Coast Climate and Materials Management Forum (WCMMF). Concrete is a critical building material. However, the cement binder used in concrete is responsible for around eight per cent of humanmade CO2 emissions. This webinar explored low carbon concrete options and the growing number of […]
The usefulness and value of finished compost depends on a feedstock that is free of contaminants, such as plastic and non-degradable service ware and bags. Unfortunately, it is all too common to find these materials in food waste destined for composting. This webinar, jointly hosted by NERC and NEWMOA, addressed successful educational strategies and programs […]
This webinar covered the Washington State solar panel EPR law, how the panels are recycled, and recycler certification. Presenters included: Al Salvi, Supervisor, Solid Waste Technical Services Unit, Washington Department of Ecology : PV Model Stewardship and Takeback Program Parikhit (Ricky) Sinha, Sr. Scientist, Sustainability Research, First Solar : Solar Panel Recycling & EPR Kelley […]
This webinar explored the feasibility of using of solidification and stabilization to manage PFAS in soil, sewage sludge, and landfill leachate. The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by […]
This was the first of several basic solid waste training webinars for new staff to solid waste programs at state environmental agencies. The webinar was presented by Mark Dennen of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, and covers state vs federal regulations and characterization as municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, hazardous waste, […]
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging is increasingly being considered in various parts of the United States. But the focus is often limited to recycling systems, and recycling has limited potential to address the threats of climate changes and plastic pollution. Policy could do more to engage producers in more meaningful and impactful solutions. This […]
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