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Month: February 2024

SWANA Scholarships Available

SWANA FL Scholarship Program DescriptionApply by May 1stPURPOSE: The Florida Sunshine Chapter of SWANA hereby establishes a Scholarship Fund to assist deserving students in obtaining a post-secondary education, as long as certain requirements, as outlined below, are met. AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIPS: Up to two scholarships will be awarded.  Each scholarship will be valued at $2,000.00 per…
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SWANA Announces 2024 Technical Division Award Winners

February 27, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Technical Division Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements and innovations in solid waste management. “The Technical Division Awards spotlight exemplary programs, facilities, and individuals dedicated to advancing sustainable waste management practices. We are excited to congratulate…
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SWANA Leaders Approve New Container Deposit Return System Policy

In a pivotal stride towards environmental sustainability, both the United States and Canada have recently intensified their focus on recycling refund programs, with a keen eye on fostering responsible consumer behavior and minimizing the environmental impact of discarded containers. The spotlight is now on Container Deposit Return Systems (CDRS), which have emerged as a robust…
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SWANA Provides Comments on US “Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics”

February 6, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) submitted comments on the US Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics. SWANA supports the intent of the draft strategy and has several recommendations for strengthening the strategy’s objectives and strategic actions. “SWANA appreciates the opportunity to submit…
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US EPA Proposed Changes to Waste Combustor and Landfill Emissions Standards and Factors

US EPA Proposed Amendments to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Large Municipal Waste Combustors (Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2017–0183): The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the new source performance standards (NSPS) and emission guidelines (EG) for large municipal solid waste (MSW) combustors.  The proposed amendments…
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