Fall 2009

Pollution Prevention Internship Program Furthers Local Companies’ Missions
Area manufacturers took advantage of the Southwest Ohio Pollution Prevention Internship Program to advance their companies’ missions to optimize production by decreasing costs and improving performance through energy and material conservation.
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Pollution Prevention Internship Available to Industries in Hamilton and Butler Counties
The Hamilton and Butler County Solid Waste Management Districts, in partnership with TechSolve, Inc., have expanded the Pollution Prevention Internship Program through a grant from the USEPA Region 5.
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Solid Waste District Prepares for Upcoming Industrial Survey
Hamilton County will be updating its 15-year Solid Waste Management Plan as required by Ohio law. The District will be gathering extensive data on the types and volumes of solid waste being generated by businesses, industries, and residents within the county. A major part of this undertaking is compiling data on industrial solid waste disposal and recycling.
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ODNR Market Development Grant Applications to Open in November
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention offers grant funding through its Market Development Program to Ohio’s businesses. The grant funds are intended to support the creation of the infrastructure necessary for successful recycling markets in Ohio.
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We Want Your Opinion!
The Solid Waste Management Plan update process will determine which programs are maintained, altered, or eliminated in future District programming. As a generator of solid waste, we would like your opinion on our business related programming.
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Refurbishing and Recycling the Answer to Computer and e-Waste Disposition
Disposal of electronics can be expensive and complicated. If you dispose of computers and monitors you could be considered a generator of hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Ohio EPA encourages businesses to recycle or donate electronic equipment.
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Environmental Compliance Collaborative Informs Local Manufacturers
The Environmental Compliance Collaborative is a group of local manufacturing representatives that meet regularly to network, obtain information, discuss ideas, and explore solutions to environmental regulatory compliance. Federal, state, and local environmental regulations pertaining to air, water, and hazardous and solid wastes will be discussed by the regulatory agency representatives in a series of upcoming meetings.
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