Waste Management, Recycling & Toxics
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Recycling involves processing used materials into new products in order to prevent the waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air (from incineration) and water (from landfilling) pollution by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lower greenhouse gas emissions as compared to virgin production. Learn more about what you can do.
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Find laws and regulations regarding waste as well everthing from composting to waste treatment facilities.
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Find educational materials and learn how you can do your part at home to help the environment.
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Whether you would like to learn about Brownfields, locate a licensed site professional or find laws and regulations, this topic will help.
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Toxics are bad for the environment and can be deadly to humans and animals. Special use and care must be taken when dealing with toxics. Learn more here. Includes Toxics Use Reduction information.
