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Perspectives on a Class Approach to PFAS

Note: This webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states and should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. The webinar included the following presentations: Dr. David Andrews, Environmental Working Group (EWG)  presented A Case for Managing PFAS as a Chemical Class […]

PFAS: A Case Study in Maine – Including Plant Uptake in Corn & Hay

The webinar included the following presentation: Andy Smith and Tom Simones, Maine Department of Health & Human Services  presented about a dairy farm in Maine including: Context – how the farm presented and how this led to work to derive soil screening levels for a soil-to-hay/corn-to-milk-to-child exposure pathway Use of a modified EPA Preliminary Remedial […]

PFAS in Surface Water, Fish, & Shellfish

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: Dr. Ronald MacGillivray, Delaware River Basin Commission  presented PFAS in Surface Water & Fish […]

PFAS Uses & Alternatives

The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necesssaily 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: Liz Harriman, Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute  presented PFAS: Avoiding Regrettable Substitutes. PFAS […]

PFAS: Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) & Alternatives

The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necesssaily 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: Dr. Raj Singh, Clarkson University presented What is Really in […]

Understanding Usability of PFAS Data

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 presentation: Understanding Usability of PFAS Data Dr. Nancy Rothman, Chief Executive […]

Overview of Lithium Batteries, Their Uses, & Recycling

Organized by NEWMOA and NERC in partnership with the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) New England Chapters, MassRecycle, and the Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) Presenters: Eric Fredrickson, Call2Recycle: Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling, Challenges and Opportunities George Kerchner, The Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA): A 30 Year Evolution of Lithium Battery Applications, Chemistries, and Form […]

In-situ Treatment of PFAS in Groundwater

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: Dr. Fiona Laramay, AECOM presented In Situ Treatment of PFAS- […]

Examples of Actions by Waste Haulers & Storage & Processing Facilities to Reduce the Risk of Fires Associated with Lithium Batteries

Organized by NEWMOA and NERC in partnership with the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) New England Chapters, MassRecycle, and the Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) Presenters: Kevin Roche, ecomaine: Early Detection and Rapid Response Measures to Reduce Fire Risks Marc Morgan, Solid Waste Manager, City of Lebanon: Transfer Station and Landfill in Lebanon, […]

Destroying PFAS in Groundwater & Landfill Leachate

The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necesssaily 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. The webinar included the following presentations: Rebecca Mora & Dr. Shangtao Liang, AECOM presented Coupling Regenerable Ion […]

PFAS in Water: Removal, Treatment, & Destruction

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: Dr. Charles Schaefer, CDM Smith presented Removal & Destruction of […]

Environmental Benefits Calculators: How They Work & How They Can Help

Joint Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) and NEWMOA webinar on environmental benefits calculators that can demonstrate the climate change value of source reduction, reuse, and recycling. Featured calculators included: WARM – a tool for solid waste planners and organizations that tracks and voluntarily reports greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions, energy savings, and economic impacts from different […]