[FRC] Recycling During COVID-19 and Proper PPE Disposal, Anaerobic Digester Handbook, and USDA Cooperative Agreements

Moore, Karen S. Karen.S.Moore at FloridaDEP.gov
Wed May 13 11:25:14 EDT 2020


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May 2020

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Sustainable Materials Management Listserv


EPA Stresses the Importance of Recycling and Proper Disposal of Personal Protective Equipment

EPA is encouraging all Americans to recycle materials from their households and properly dispose of personal protective equipment (PPE), especially during the Coronavirus public health emergency. Recycling isn’t just good for the planet by reducing the amount of waste going to landfills and saving energy, it also supports American manufacturing.

Recycled materials are used to make new products as well as the boxes that these and other essential supplies are shipped in for the everyday needs of hospitals, grocery stores, pharmacies and American homes. Currently, businesses that normally recycle large amounts of paper and cardboard are not able to do that due to the impacts from the current public health emergency. Because of this, household recycling is more essential than ever.

Americans all over the country are staying home, getting more deliveries in cardboard boxes, eating at home, and generating more material than normal, much of which can be recycled.

EPA encourages households to do their part – recycle more and recycle correctly so the right materials are available for U.S. manufacturers. To do so:

·    Check with your local recycling hauler to see what materials they accept right now and recycle what you can from your home.
·    Break down shipping and food boxes, rinse out containers and cans, keep them dry and clean, and put them in your curbside bin to be recycled.
·    Keep disinfectant wipes, gloves, masks, other PPE and medical waste out of recycling bins.

When taking trips to essential businesses like grocery stores and pharmacies, please do not litter disinfectant wipes, masks, gloves or other PPE, instead put them securely in a trash can and follow local trash and Center for Disease Control guidelines.

Learn more:

·    EPA Administrator Wheeler’s video message<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3T6P1rs49sKde5RNx76oJq47Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYmb2Vo1jRPNoUGPYjxFfvXJatZN35fwXJSVy-Ns2lw16MySgKqLHw4Yzm3pbNgScYzDySWnzCdXbZaqhwayIJMA%3D%3D%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D>
·    Don't Recycle Personal Protective Equipment video<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3hn2t4Cojr9zCkUKQhe6c17Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYNGYfVF1ahAgbAKH9Jeg40dWMWj8i7ZSkVJYCXDC0q17yHhCHDlAqhkRFjj1YwjHE91idhk970YOmQUJJ8Lpmbw%3D%3D%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D>
·    Recycling During the Health Crisis video<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3GeYoVXH5vsGYFvHVC5Brop7Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYOLpE_RKyibxgp-weLyXgYgacKogCu8qXGu1Z-BaXnO_-s8M1qGNikKglmIvam57l6CkasT3QAISFeecGMKk0BA%3D%3D%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D>
·    EPA’s Recycling During COVID-19 web page<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3MTNziGByuYmj7RfnpfsrSX7Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYIeQy-4wxp0lPSm7UqBKz7hr2avPWR8ixUwy9_wtkojTNntJTLaxqqJhsOJyZCLdpSkSifkMgkN3aiEoUzQfFA1P_M_y9KKQk9HNYXOAJ7aHYkY6HVKv18gjBvaKdqvCw422CaX1shDIG2MQawe0CyRCOm96EOQ8OUNULfFxN3b1Et9H0RV-jeO73SIWVNlxz6OCS0qvydSM%3D%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D>
·    Center for Disease Control Coronavirus web page<https://clicktime.symantec.com/37VErxLpadFE91gK9kQZeDY7Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYnOqXOgU-akrN_KIqAWbb-FgCli-KsRJFEZRvBAFYj2bgOQJacdXpuMg9dAV6LV7eDheGV1a72aInVhXdIVOrjeTYOUBhaRKYI_uy6gNnhMj8kfKH8kQxodAADCRaBj7b%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D>


Announcing AgSTAR’s New Anaerobic Digester Project Development Handbook

EPA’s AgSTAR Program has been helping farmers and communities across the United States develop and implement anaerobic digestion (AD)/biogas systems. AgSTAR’s newest resource, the Anaerobic Digester Project Development Handbook<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3VCkyuzcz8jHf2rEK5ShxS77Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYWc78r3spLTMkgIC63E8t5LfKuj4qRNBHZlc-u2wf4leFoirxtBCKOWjgYFUVtbTrgtkJx8dyqVjPWvr1pP0NGTK_KdlCiuWuuEgBojuX7agHSLyg-a6jI6qzHNhZJDntg_CQJKe57dM%3D%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D>, is a comprehensive compilation of the latest knowledge in the industry on best practices for AD/biogas systems. Developed with extensive feedback from experts in AD/biogas system project development, the goal of the Handbook is to ensure long-term project success for AD biogas systems by providing background and a framework for AD project development.

The 3rd edition of the Handbook covers the basics of AD systems, including an overview of the biology and chemistry of the systems, and addresses key questions to ask when developing and implementing an anaerobic digester project, including those related to complex business development aspects of projects. In addition, the Handbook includes information on AD/biogas systems best management practices for nutrient management. The Handbook covers topics relevant to agricultural and livestock producers, farm owners, policy makers, financiers and investors, technology providers, and others interested in implementing AD/biogas systems.

Join AgSTAR and AD Industry Panelists on May 27 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time for a discussion about the new 3rd Edition, Project Development Handbook. Details about the webinar will be posted here<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3HVgtiViP28oAjN9R8hdow87Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYqhIkU68TedWFbHQ52x1x7afh_IgJhY2-w6HxLG3S4UkcSaD-mEQIQHwLzGTJtNWQuCizatOvqdUDRlGHsQwRSGniCdJ7OdLGKR9iRyUJxvI%3D%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D>.

Interested individuals can also sign-up for the AgSTAR listserv here<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3C2EQMJmrSePtD2am4Pn4p7Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYaFGEKvoTK_mbz5CxhpyvqkE89go2C1Osv6xXh_-lZijkqUPBzpf-xAbHR-FTTB9AGGto5uuoYZ9IAhtDF1UbW-vPCc8JTWYuMCVXflGlYX09VEjXJoypfqsgKVYXY8i0%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D>.


USDA Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction Project Cooperative Agreements
On May 11, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced<https://clicktime.symantec.com/36NShJgKNuBwM7YBBp7ZwxK7Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYqcWDM7myB6tRH8gTUbCydbbAcrtKlZ3vwoKQf-tW8ZDxsFixX8Wi0U7nwjTEG5jSQTXWpbX0KdOclYppA2sjuEhMQ2bm8DXoFC4UlwXQdxzARXucJj5l_QL9mcu7zkYt9PN2jlgX6npc82kj0NcDp3zQ5L1Qx6w7jAmtgHbfUF0rUsr2eBTdvOXfMkqhec6UYStsTMKCrZGwIdDhCPP0-1u1lc-3gOoiZOfei3dHGOLgt-HD2fH4Rg%3D%3D%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D> the availability of funds for the Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction Project Cooperative Agreements<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3PYRyP3SAPYZ2h9YM6pV99r7Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYjUbBoBTUd5NfwHbYNng7JFmKLeKL-6Srfu5FQX4neZdW8acigvyt14ixDB0FPKvSJEHRHFNTxtQ-lreZRmoLv-7phCQe5nzR8u7F0ar010HJ-D5yYPei1Q%3D%3D%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D>. These cooperative agreements intend to solicit applications and fund pilot projects in no fewer than 10 states. The primary goal is to assist local and municipal governments with projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans.

Implementation activities will increase access to compost for agricultural producers, improve soil quality and encourages innovative, scalable waste management plans that reduce and divert food waste from landfills. Apply at Grants.gov<https://clicktime.symantec.com/36aKPfHxBo3dHHrAF7HYFXq7Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYsQTIQhs9ds8vusOjxZDOLh4e4JVAbUw60pSzLzPJCt-8TD_z4cqmvEuSFPBE2CWZBXHoD8wku4CcHSehULunrw%3D%3D%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D> by June 26, 2020.

USDA will host a webinar on June 4, 2020, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Click here to register<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3Bm9Xv8yo5UWYW4jbFygHLF7Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D0017SbElSkC8QnvvKi8qzdlPHEuu_1lspVSSpqcqFxQl_Nb0BJjXjyZVbZ8_BeMW_ZYFZLeo-Zi93xOw_IlwjcT4QD6aDpKJkF5EjHnglshJvPrgHe-ntsQvtKftTrv2GHxKURGvl3LqKAZRyYD5kx2BMedON0bGJ3Oljw6030Y1-0gPwaPmbZB5_BNq1XmzwdjV0c3LORQGeepogGnnlx-gr7Kl15clPoQRtq9lOdv2aqzTtIDpE2A8v3cAmPxQTIW7w-NItAdNe0MCEBj9Ty-NogEcdw-67GgaQrJPknidHzX6th4up2RwJf1e6-GdP96URXrzCV-QrQW6WVcwKs36A%3D%3D%26c%3DlBFPm3C4ekEFR0--fVJtlpyB_vw-CPs-LkDBup1T39A2LNVYtYRC-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3D_PSk69hHwBGx_knMBV2fRE5PVC68HPUHuPtUPqlhuaca9dhNrdU3rw%3D%3D> and watch the live webinar.


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