Tag: recycling
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EPA Awards Nearly $1.5 Million Grant to Kickapoo Tribe for Recycling Infrastructure
The EPA has granted nearly $1.5 million to the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to enhance solid waste infrastructure for recycling. This funding aims to reduce landfill dependency, combat illegal dumping, and create local jobs, improving community health and environmental…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironment EPAKickapoo Traditional Tribe of TexasTexasRecyclingSolid Waste Infrastructure for RecyclingGrantsEnvironmental Protection
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EPA Awards $2.14 Million for Tribal Recycling and Composting in New Mexico
The EPA has awarded over $2.1 million to the Pueblo of Isleta and Pueblo de Cochiti in New Mexico. These grants will boost recycling and composting infrastructure, reduce landfill waste, and create jobs, enhancing environmental protection and local economies.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEnvironmentEconomyEducationSocial Issues EPAPueblo of IsletaPueblo de CochitiRecyclingCompostingNew MexicoTribal Communities
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Fairfax Clarifies Recycling Rules for Paper Towel Rolls and Plastic Wrap
The City of Fairfax clarifies recycling rules: paper towel rolls are accepted, but plastic cling wrap is not due to machinery issues. Residents are advised to use retailer take-back programs or trash for plastic wrap.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentEducationSocial Issues City of FairfaxRecyclingPaper Towel RollsPlastic WrapWaste ManagementEnvironmental ServicesReston
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Media Monitor: Poynter offers local reporters five summer project ideas
Poynter's Kelly McBride suggests five "quirky" summer reporting projects for local journalists, focusing on topics like recycling, voter turnout, and housing costs to engage audiences.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEducationArtificial IntelligenceElection Local JournalismReporting ProjectsSummerRecyclingVoter ParticipationHousing CostsProduceKristen Hare | Poynter
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EPA Unveils Website to Boost Environmental Efforts for FIFA World Cup 2026™
The EPA has launched a new website and is offering technical support to U.S. host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The initiative aims to promote environmental stewardship, reduce waste, improve air quality, and educate fans across 11 cities.
Politics and GovernmentSportScience & TechnologyHealthFederal GovernmentEnvironmentEducationSocial Issues EPAFIFA World Cup 2026Environmental StewardshipHost CitiesSustainabilityAir QualityRecycling
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Arlington County Unveils Summer Events, New Parking System, and Community Engagement Opportunities
Arlington County announces a packed summer schedule with concerts, festivals, and reading programs. Residents can also utilize a new parking ticket system and provide input on housing, parks, and legislative priorities.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentWeatherState GovernmentsEnvironmentTransportationSocial IssuesEducation Arlington CountySummer EventsColumbia Pike Blues FestivalParking SystemPublic InputRecyclingCommunity Engagement
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Fairfax City Issues Recycling Reminder: Boxes In, Electronics Out
The City of Fairfax urges residents to properly recycle boxes while warning against curbside disposal of electronics and wires due to equipment damage and fire risks. Designated hazardous waste sites are available for safe electronic recycling.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEducation City of Fairfaxrecyclingelectronicshazardous wasteboxesI-66 Transfer StationI-95 Landfill Complex