Powercon Corp. settles hazardous waste violations at Severn, Md. facility PHILADELPHIA (November 19, 2015) – Powercon Corporation has agreed to pay a $40,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its manufacturing facility in Severn, Md., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. As part of the...
EPA Recognizes Charleston County School District for Reducing Food Waste
EPA Recognizes Charleston County School District for Reducing Food Waste ATLANTA – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Charleston County School District for the District’s achievements in reducing food waste. The District cultivated one of the state’s first student-driven commercial composting programs which grew from 11 participating schools...
MONDAY: EPA, State, and Industry Leaders Hold Press Conference to Discuss Economic Benefits of Recycling for America Recycles Day
MONDAY: EPA, State, and Industry Leaders Hold Press Conference to Discuss Economic Benefits of Recycling for America Recycles Day ATLANTA – On Monday, in celebration of the 18th annual America Recycles Day, EPA Assistant Administrator for the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Mathy Stanislaus, and EPA Region 4...