August 2010

Oregon Reports Positive Results From E-Waste Program
Collections are up substantially from a year earlier.

Alberta Launches Green Lighting Incentive Program For Businesses
The provincial government is making $4 million available to encourage installation of more energy-efficient lighting.

GAO Study Reviews EPA's Effort On Managing E-Waste
The study recommends that the EPA prepare a legislative "package" for Congress that would lead to approving the Basal Convention.

Illinois Bans Lead And Mercury In Wheel Weights
The state also extends its automobile mercury switch recycling law.

Maine DEP Holds Hearing On Proposed BPA Rules
Manufacturers of some toys, childcare articles and tableware containing bisphenol A would be affected.

San Francisco's Green Products Purchasing Program Extended To Public
The initiative extends a program created in 2005 for greener city government purchasing.

Hawaii's Beverage Container Recycling Rate Remains High
No increase in the state's container fee is needed says the State Department of Health.

DEA Sponsors National Drug Take-Back Day
Effort will help keep unwanted and expired prescription drugs from contaminating US landfills and waterways.

Rhode Island Considers Landfill Capacity Expansion
Public hearings are scheduled for October on three proposed projects, two targeting C&D waste.

North Carolina County Takes Action Against C&D Waste
A new ordinance requires use of approved haulers and processor or completion of pre- and post-project waste estimates.

EPA Unveils Alternative Fuel Efficiency Label Designs For Vehicles
Possible new label designs could help consumers make sense of the comparative efficiencies and GHG emissions of petroleum-fueled, bio-fueled, hybrid and electric vehicles.

Canadian Government Recommends Ban On HBCD
Draft screening assessment report recommends the "virtual elimination" of the common brominated flame retardant.

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