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2025 Recycle Ohio Grant Kick-off Webinar Please join me in attending this virtual webinar by the Ohio EPA on October 8, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., EDT, for information about the 2025 Recycling & Litter Prevention Grants. Businesses can qualify for funding from the state for purchasing equipment that increases the diversion of materials in their operation. Tuesday Oct 8, 2024, 10am-11am EDT Register for the Webinar Here: https://lnkd.in/ed9_xNGm This webinar will discuss Ohio EPA's 2025 Recycle Ohio Grant application process, funding opportunities, and eligible project activities targeted by this grant program. The webinar will focus on how this competitive grant program provides opportunities for local governments, schools, businesses, solid waste districts, and nonprofit organizations to establish and implement source reduction, recycling & litter prevention programs, recycling market development for manufacturers, expansion of recycling equipment and processing facilities and recycling infrastructure improvements. The 2025 grant cycle opens on October 7, 2024, and applications are due on December 6, 2024, with a project start date of April 1, 2025. Presenters: Marie Barnett, Travis Limbert, Kari Willard, Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance There are no approved CEUs for this webinar. Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)

More than 1,000 children have been given lessons about what can go into their recycling bins in a bid to save the local council money. Non-recyclable waste in blue bins currently costs Doncaster Council more than £300,000 a year to sort, it said. Special lessons educating children in Rossington have been taking place. They came as a new council project, run in partnership with waste partner SUEZ UK , meant bins would be left unemptied if they contained non-recyclable material. Primary schools including St Joseph's, Grange Lane, St Michael's, Pheasant Bank and Torndale Infants, were all visited as part of the scheme. A good way for children to pick up good recycling habits at an early age, which is something they can take home with them, discuss with their parents and all make a difference to increase recycling, whilst reducing contamination. What else could be done? #environment #sustainability #education #recycling #reduce #youngleaders #community #climatechange https://lnkd.in/eWSuGwAw

Important coverage of an important issue. Thanks to David Leask for covering this issue in such depth.

At Schooley Mitchell we are always looking for savings and sometimes that is a change in behavior or product. Our blog takes a look at why switching to clear garbage bags has saved one Ontario municipality 38%. This number is consistent with or below the average found across several North American communities that have adopted this practice. Check out the blog to discover why this works and let me know what you think. Is this practice realistic? https://lnkd.in/gwshMUq4

Are you aware of the impact government policies can have on waste reduction efforts? Without proper advocacy, waste reduction initiatives may struggle to gain traction. Take action with Haulla! 🌍💪 Support for policies like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and plastic bans can significantly cut down overall waste. 🌟🌱 Be the change! 🔗 Explore our service locations and join the movement for change: https://buff.ly/3uFiluu #GreenSupplyChain #EcoConsciousCompanies #WasteManagement #WasteManagementCompany #WasteManagementFacilities #WasteManagementFacility #WasteManagementFacts #WasteManagementIndustry

The Re-turn Deposit Return Scheme: It could be really beneficial to your Local Community Did you know that Ireland has a new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) coming in today. (February 1st). This scheme is a great way to reduce plastic pollution and boost recycling rates, and it can also be a boon for local community groups. Here's how: Fundraising: Community groups can collect and return empty beverage containers to designated RVMs and earn a commission on the deposits refunded. This can be a valuable source of income for community groups. Environmental advocacy: Community groups can use the DRS as a platform to raise awareness about environmental issues such as plastic pollution and promote sustainable practices. They can organize events, distribute educational materials, and engage in community outreach to encourage residents to recycle responsibly. Waste reduction and litter prevention: By promoting the use of DRS, community groups can help reduce litter in their neighbourhoods and communities. This can improve the overall cleanliness and aesthetic of the area, making it a more attractive and welcoming place to live and work. Partnerships with retailers: Community groups can partner with local retailers to host container collection events or establish designated drop-off points for empty bottles and cans. This can help businesses comply with DRS regulations and promote their environmental responsibility. In addition to these direct benefits, the DRS can also indirectly benefit community groups by raising awareness about their work and fostering a sense of environmental responsibility among residents. This can create a more supportive environment for community initiatives and strengthen the bonds within the community. If you're a member of a community group, don't miss out on this opportunity to benefit from the DRS. If you need finance for your local community group , why not talk to your local Credit Union to see how we can help – email us on info@synergycu.ie or phone 0818 272927 See our short blog here on the Re-turn Deposit Return Scheme here: https://lnkd.in/e3mAsCgX #Re-turn #DRS #Ireland #CommunityGroups #Sustainability #CommunityFinance

Wondering how EPR programs for packaging impact composting infrastructure? Or which states have done the best policy work related to compost infrastructure and compostable products? 🤔 Learn about these critical topics and more in this Waste360 Q&A piece with Rhodes Yepsen, BPI's executive director, and Alex Truelove, BPI’s legislation and advocacy manager. Together, they provide important insight on evolving composting regulations and how BPI is leading the way in advocacy 📢🌱 . . . #Composting #Legislation #Advocacy #ThoughtLeaders #CompostablePackaging #CompostingInfrastructure #Q&A #BPI https://bit.ly/3vYqET1

Last week, we had the opportunity to come together with our customers and associates to celebrate #WorldWaterDay. Advocacy to combat water scarcity shouldn’t stop. New insights from the Ecolab Watermark™ Study reveal a generational gap in perceptions around access to clean and safe water. Explore the findings today and learn how Ecolab is working to accelerate change: https://bit.ly/3VrYwC8

♻️ Today is #GlobalRecyclingDay, and we're asking you to think before you chuck. 🔌 Every week, UK households put tonnes of batteries and electrical waste into their main waste bins, causing safety risks for waste crews. 🏷️ We recently teamed up with North Somerset Council to issue bin hangers in the area to remind people how to recycle batteries, and to give them easy fire safety tips. 🌍 Today, we're asking you to think about what you throw away. Before something hits the bin, think: ✅ Is this in good working order? You could sell or donate the item. ✅ Can this be recycled? If so, where? Use the RecycleNow site to check: https://buff.ly/2phvUeZ ✅ If it's being binned, are you binning it safely? Make sure that you can safely put your item in the bin. You may need to take it to your local recycling facility. ✅ If you're rehoming an electrical item, make sure to have it safety tested, and register it here: https://buff.ly/2DxOIju ♻️ Think #ResourceNotWaste!

Moving to a new city can sometimes be overwhelming, with so many new things to learn. There’s a to-do list of life admin such as updating your Medicare card, car and licence details, registering your pet, to finding the local hospital and learning the waste and recycling system. We’ve taken the guesswork away with this handy list of things you need to do when you move to Canberra. And if you’re not new to Canberra, keep it on hand to share it with those you meet who are. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3Xnpzzh