New England Institutions Recognized for Diverting Food Waste BOSTON – Four New England organizations were among only 14 organizations honored nationally by EPA for their success in keeping wasted food out of landfills. EPA is also issuing “Food Recovery Challenge Regional Achievement Certificates” to 24 organizations in all six New...
Powercon Corp. settles hazardous waste violations at Severn, Md. facility
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...