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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 […]

Lithium Battery Recycling

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), and NEWMOA joined together to organize this webinar. The presentations provided an in-depth examination of multiple aspects of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), including innovations that reduce the environmental impacts of operations in recycling, reuse, and recovery of valuable materials. The presenters included: Dr. Yan […]

The Spectrum of Approaches to U.S. Packaging EPR: From Reimbursement to Full Responsibility

This free webinar was co-organized by NEWMOA, the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI), and the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC). As extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation for packaging and paper products (PPP) gains momentum in the U.S., many different approaches have emerged. This webinar summarized the spectrum of EPR models, from “Full EPR” systems run by producers […]