Reforms to household and business bin collections and a crackdown on unscrupulous waste carriers will boost recycling rates and protect the environment, the Government announced today. A new, simpler common-sense approach to recycling means people across England will be able to recycle the same materials, whether at home, work or school, putting an end to
EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Enhanced PFAS Reporting to the Toxics Release Inventory October 20, 2023 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that improves reporting on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by eliminating an exemption that allowed
Steel Manufacturer Pays More Than $100 Million to Reduce Emissions from its Dearborn, Michigan Facility Company Will Also Distribute Air Purifiers to Overburdened, Nearby Residents October 19, 2023 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced a modification to a 2015 consent decree
EPA Releases New Food Waste Reports Reports reveal the impacts of food waste on landfill methane emissions and provide updated recommendations for managing food waste. October 19, 2023 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released two new reports quantifying methane emissions from landfilled food waste and updating recommendations
EPA Proposes Rule to Strengthen TSCA Risk Evaluation Process to Protect Workers and Communities October 19, 2023 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule to strengthen its process for conducting risk evaluations on chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). If finalized, the rule
