Sustainable Materials Management (SMM)

HDR to develop materials management plan for Michigan county
St. Clair County’s plan will integrate sustainable waste solutions, address current solid waste management concerns and meet Michigan’s new statewide regulatory waste management requirements, HDR says.
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Center for Sustainable Materials Management ties assessment into anticipated EPR programs.
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O-I Glass and Coca-Cola are expanding an existing relationship to recycle more than 700,000 glass bottles annually.
The next phase in the climate change fight
Landfills are a crucial component of the U.S. waste management approach, but their use should be minimized in favor of resource recovery facilities.
Michigan to offer grants promoting sustainable materials management
The grant will help counties transition from solid waste management plans to more comprehensive materials management plans.
EPA awards over $469,000 in funding for Kansas SMM projects
The funding will go towards Kansas City area projects that aim to address food waste and landfill diversion.