What are some successful ways EPA and other organizations have delivered...
One of the keys to successful cleanup is working with communities to make sure that the cleanup meets their needs. In order to make this happen, EPA works to establish and maintain lines of...
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EPA is engaged in several projects partnering with federal agencies to combine knowledge and resources in support of communities. Through the Partnership with Sustainable Communities, EPA is working...
View ArticleWhat activities and approaches should EPA use to help your community fully...
EPA understands that good policy is made when communities affected by our policies are involved early-on in the decision making process. EPA wants to know what we can do to work most effectively with...
View ArticleWhat specific activities are your local schools, businesses, and communities...
As America Recycles Day approaches (November 15), EPA would like to know what local communities are doing to conserve resources. Not only focusing on the three R’s (reduce, reuse and recycle), but...
View ArticleHow can EPA help consumers increase their donations of used electronics to...
Americans recycle 34% of the 250 million tons of trash they produce in a year. While this represents progress, there are many more opportunities to recycle and conserve resources – including recycling...
View ArticleMore than 97% of our food waste ends up in landfills and incinerators each...
Food waste is defined as any food substance, raw or cooked, which is discarded, or intended or required to be discarded. Food wastes are the organic residues generated by the handling, storage, sale,...
View ArticleApril 22 is Earth Day. What are you and your neighbors doing to make your...
EPA also offers opportunities for communities to get directly involved on Earth Day – and after. To learn more, EPA offers information on Take Action on Earth Day.
View ArticleRevitalizing Communities
Many communities have been hit hard by auto sector and other manufacturing industry closures and bankruptcies. EPA, the Department of Labor (DOL) and other organizations are working to assist these...
View ArticleIdentifying Closed Landfills for Solar Energy Projects
Thousands of closed landfills nationwide may be great sites for solar energy projects. There are at least 15 solar projects installed on capped landfills in the US, with many more planned for the...
View ArticleScore One for the Environment!
EPA challenged sports teams and facilities to make a specific environmental commitment for Earth Week, to slow climate change. These events could range from hosting an electronics collection or...
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