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November 30, 2022

A history of U.S. cities adopting zero waste goals

Zero waste encapsulates several waste management practices, design principles, and environmental philosophies. Zero waste plans can be more aspirational than operational plans for local solid waste management systems, with a … Continue reading A history of U.S. cities adopting zero waste goals

November 28, 2022

‘The land is just too precious:’ The landfill remediation will become a massive nature park in 60 years

Landfill Remediation Hanover County’s landfill has always been environmentally progressive, and that trend continues. Landfills, especially in areas of growth, often make good brownfield sites – perfect for remediation for … Continue reading ‘The land is just too precious:’ The landfill remediation will become a massive ...

November 18, 2022

Deadline looms for EPA Brownfields development grants

Iain Olness, a senior project manager at SCS Engineers in Arizona provides just-in-time advice for applying for EPA Brownfields development grant funding. Using remediated properties has multiple benefits for developers … Continue reading Deadline looms for EPA Brownfields development grants

November 13, 2022

Buncombe’s Plans for Solid Waste, Waste Characterization

Cassandra Lohmeyer, Buncombe County’s recycling coordinator, Commissioner Terri Wells, and Kristy Smith, the county’s solid waste manager, provide an overview of the benefits and direction toward sustainability that the recent … Continue reading Buncombe’s Plans for Solid Waste, Waste Characterization

November 4, 2022

Epic Fails: Management of Change

The devel is in the details, and missing one or two can cause an Epic Fail. Bill Lape takes us through an example detailing IAR2 requirements with charts, diagrams, and … Continue reading Epic Fails: Management of Change