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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T150000
DTSTAMP:20230118T204931Z
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UID:10000408-1635255000-1635260400@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Jobs & the Economy Thanks to Recycling: Recycling Economic Information Studies
DESCRIPTION:Recycling Economic Information Studies provide an exciting window into just how big of a deal recycling is for the economy and jobs. This webinar focused on what ISRI has been doing on this important topic\, as well as EPA’s national report\, and the State of Connecticut’s 2021 study. Presenters: \n\nBret Biggers\, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) – ISRI presentation – national study [PDF]\nJuri Freeman\, Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) – Connecticut Residential Recycling Economic Study [PDF]\nLawrence Doppelt\, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – EPA presentation – national study [PDF]\n\nRecycling Economic Information Studies Handout [PDF] \nWebinar: View the recorded presentation.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/jobs-the-economy-thanks-to-recycling-recycling-economic-information-studies/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T150000
DTSTAMP:20230118T204330Z
CREATED:20221222T043045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T204330Z
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SUMMARY:Achieving Net Zero GHGs in the Solid Waste Industry
DESCRIPTION:A Joint Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) and NEWMOA webinar \nFinding a successful route to addressing climate mitigation goals as part of solid waste management is critical. The three presenters provided examples and context for how leadership organizations have been acting and what those actions have achieved. \nPresenters: \n\nAnne Germain [PDF]\, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA)\nAbbie Webb [PDF]\, Director of Sustainability\, Casella Waste Systems\nEvan Edgar [PDF]\, Principal Engineer and President\, Edgar & Associates\, Inc\, and lead author of California’s Waste Sector Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Report\n\nWebinar: View the recorded presentation \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/achieving-net-zero-ghgs-in-the-solid-waste-industry/
CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T123000
DTSTAMP:20230220T212447Z
CREATED:20230103T211152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T212447Z
UID:10000467-1629975600-1629981000@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:PFAS: Norlite Environmental Sampling
DESCRIPTION:The webinar included the following presentation: \nNorlite Environmental Sampling [PDF]\nDonald Ward\, NYSDEC \nThe webinar presented the results of a NYSDEC study of PFAS in soil and surface water in the vicinity of the Norlite aggregate manufacturing facility in Cohoes. The facility is permitted to fuel their kiln with hazardous waste and waste petroleum products as well as natural gas. For some period of time the facility accepted and incinerated AFFF.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-norlite-environmental-sampling-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T143000
DTSTAMP:20221227T150137Z
CREATED:20221222T043424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T150137Z
UID:10000410-1626267600-1626273000@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Growing the Upcycled Food Economy
DESCRIPTION:This joint NEWMOA and NERC webinar focused on the emerging business of upcycling food waste. The presenters covered: \n\nState of the upcycled food movement – definition\, certification standard\, and environmental benefits\nHow upcycling is different than other methods of diverting wasted food – donation\, animal feed\, composting\, anaerobic digestion\nKey challenges with upcycling food waste\nBusiness leaders who are building the food upcycling economy\n\nPresenters: \n\nLeah Graham\, Marketing Director\, Upcycled Food Association\nDr. Jonathan Deutsch\, Professor and Director\, Drexel Food Laboratory\, Drexel University\nAnna Hammond\, Founder and CEO\, Matriark Foods\n\nGrowing the Upcycled Food Economy Presentation Slides [PDF]
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/growing-the-upcycled-food-economy/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210624
DTSTAMP:20230111T155204Z
CREATED:20230103T211410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155204Z
UID:10000468-1624406400-1624492799@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:PFAS: NCASI Analysis & Report - Pesticide Root Zone Model (PRZM)
DESCRIPTION:The webinar included the following presentation: \nApplying the Pesticide Root Zone Model in Screening-Level PFAS Leaching Assessments [PDF] \nDerek Sain from the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) and Marco Propato and Michael Winchell from Stone Environmental presented their analysis of applying PRZM to PFAS contamination and discussed their new report.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-ncasi-analysis-report-pesticide-root-zone-model-przm-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T150000
DTSTAMP:20230118T160525Z
CREATED:20220804T210403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160525Z
UID:10000330-1624368600-1624374000@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:PFAS Air Emissions: Impacts to Groundwater & Stack Testing
DESCRIPTION:The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThe webinar included the following presentations: \nCatherine Beahm\, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) [PDF] presented a case study where air emissions from a coating facility effected a large area\, including impacts to groundwater. The presentation also outlined New Hampshire’s regulatory authority to protect groundwater from the effects of air emissions and how DES is implementing it. \nWesley Fritz\, Weston Solutions [PDF] presented Innovative Sampling & Analysis Techniques for Stack Sampling of PFAS Air Emissions from Stationary Sources. He covered practical experiences with stack sampling for PFAS at chemical manufacturing\, coating operations\, sewage sludge incineration\, and carbon regeneration facilities using sampling methods developed in collaboration with a partnering laboratory. These methods formed the basis for EPA’s Draft PFAS stack sampling method OTM-45. Sources tested include the inlets and outlets of air pollution devices\, including carbon beds\, wet scrubbers\, and thermal oxidizers. \n \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/air-emissions-impacts-to-groundwater-stack-testing-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T153000
DTSTAMP:20230111T155309Z
CREATED:20221222T044025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155309Z
UID:10000411-1623938400-1623943800@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:The Spectrum of Approaches to U.S. Packaging EPR: From Reimbursement to Full Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar was co-organized by NEWMOA\, the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI)\, and the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC). As extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation for packaging and paper products (PPP) gains momentum in the U.S.\, many different approaches have emerged. This webinar summarized the spectrum of EPR models\, from “Full EPR” systems run by producers to “Municipal Reimbursement” systems with more municipal control\, and many hybrid structures. PSI [PDF] presented an overview of the emerging EPR for PPP models and shared lessons learned from around the world about the pros and cons of each approach. Then\, experts from New York [PDF]\, Vermont [PDF]\, and Maryland [PDF] shared insights into why each state has taken a distinct approach to EPR for PPP. \nWebinar: View the recorded presentation
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/the-spectrum-of-approaches-to-u-s-packaging-epr-from-reimbursement-to-full-responsibility/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T143000
DTSTAMP:20230111T155336Z
CREATED:20221222T044700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155336Z
UID:10000412-1623675600-1623681000@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Lithium Battery Recycling
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)\, Northeast Recycling Council (NERC)\, and NEWMOA joined together to organize this webinar. The presentations provided an in-depth examination of multiple aspects of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs)\, including innovations that reduce the environmental impacts of operations in recycling\, reuse\, and recovery of valuable materials. The presenters included: \nDr. Yan Wang\, William Smith Foundation Dean’s Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute\, on “The Challenges and Opportunities of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling” [PDF] \nDr. Chao Yan\, CEO\, Princeton NuEnergy Inc. on “Innovations in Lithium-ion Battery Recycling: Fewer Emissions\, Less Energy Use\, and Lower Cost” [PDF] \nDr. Wen Zhang\, Associate Professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology on “Extraction of Lithium and Cobalt from Spent LIBs and Waste Prevention” [PDF] \nWebinar: View the recorded presentation
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/lithium-battery-recycling/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T153000
DTSTAMP:20230204T192605Z
CREATED:20221222T045443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T192605Z
UID:10000413-1623160800-1623166200@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Benefits Calculators: How They Work & How They Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Joint Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) and NEWMOA webinar on environmental benefits calculators that can demonstrate the climate change value of source reduction\, reuse\, and recycling. Featured calculators included: \n\nWARM [PDF] – a tool for solid waste planners and organizations that tracks and voluntarily reports greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions\, energy savings\, and economic impacts from different waste management practices. WARM calculates and totals these impacts from baseline and alternative waste management practices—source reduction\, recycling\, anaerobic digestion\, combustion\, composting\, and landfilling.\nReCon [PDF] – companies\, government entities\, and individuals can estimate the environmental impacts from purchasing and/or manufacturing materials with varying degrees of post-consumer recycled content.\nReFed [PDF] – food waste reduction impact calculator.\nElectronics Environmental Benefits Calculators [PDF] – tool to estimate the impacts of cellphones\, monitors\, computers\, televisions\, servers\, and imaging equipment.\n\nWebinar: View the recorded presentation \nAdditional links and resources can be found here.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/environmental-benefits-calculators-how-they-work-how-they-can-help/
CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T150000
DTSTAMP:20230111T155418Z
CREATED:20220805T130625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155418Z
UID:10000329-1623159000-1623164400@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:PFAS in Water: Removal\, Treatment\, & Destruction
DESCRIPTION:The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThe webinar included the following presentations: \nDr. Charles Schaefer\, CDM Smith [PDF] presented Removal & Destruction of PFAS in Water. The presentation will discuss removal of PFAS from surface and groundwaters using granular activated carbon (GAC) and anion exchange resins (AERs)\, including impacts of water geochemistry and co-contaminants on effectiveness\, and potential secondary water impacts. Application of electrochemical oxidation for PFAS destruction in brines used for AER regeneration was also examined. \nDr. Michelle Crimi\, Clarkson University [PDF] presented Optimization of Regenerable Ion-Exchange for PFAS Groundwater Treatment – Outcomes from Two SERDP & ESTCP Projects. The presentation summarized work on two DoD projects funded by SERDP and ESTCP to develop and validate a treatment train approach for managing PFAS-contaminated water. PFAS are first concentrated onto a regenerable ion exchange resin. The resin regenerated for its reuse and the PFAS are separated from the regenerant solution allowing it to also be reused. PFAS in the highly concentrated residue are then destroyed by plasma treatment. The team from Clarkson\, Texas Tech\, ECT2\, Wood\, and NAVFAC are working to optimize each step and is currently validating performance at Pease Air National Guard Base.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-in-water-removal-treatment-destruction-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T150000
DTSTAMP:20230118T160828Z
CREATED:20220805T132115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160828Z
UID:10000328-1621949400-1621954800@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Destroying PFAS in Groundwater & Landfill Leachate
DESCRIPTION:The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necesssaily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThe webinar included the following presentations: \nRebecca Mora & Dr. Shangtao Liang\, AECOM [PDF] presented Coupling Regenerable Ion Exchange Resin (IXR) with Electrochemical Oxidation (EO) for Onsite Separation & Destruction of PFAS in Groundwater. With limited disposal options for PFAS-impacted remediation-derived wastes (e.g.\, spent media and concentrated waste streams)\, the focus of PFAS treatment technology development has shifted from separation/sorption technologies to combining separation/sorption and destruction technologies. The objectives of this project were to remove PFAS from contaminated groundwater using regenerable IXR and demonstrate on-site EO destruction of PFAS in the concentrated waste. An overview of laboratory and field testing was shared. \nIvan Cooper\, Civil & Environmental Consultants [PDF] presented Innovative Destruction Technologies for PFAS in Groundwater & Leachate. Conventional destruction and disposal technologies for PFAS-impacted groundwater and leachate include activated carbon and ion exchange followed by thermal treatment\, as well as reverse osmosis with reject flow management. Lower cost management technologies are being investigated. Alternative adsorption technologies that provide longer media life and simpler disposal management\, including modified bentonite\, are starting to be used. Research for a range of other technologies is under investigation and will be presented with stage of development. Case examples of innovation were discussed.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/destroying-pfas-in-groundwater-landfill-leachate-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T143000
DTSTAMP:20230118T211626Z
CREATED:20221222T152720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T211626Z
UID:10000414-1621947600-1621953000@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Examples of Actions by Waste Haulers & Storage & Processing Facilities to Reduce the Risk of Fires Associated with Lithium Batteries
DESCRIPTION:Organized by NEWMOA and NERC in partnership with the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) New England Chapters\, MassRecycle\, and the Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) \nPresenters: \nKevin Roche\, ecomaine: Early Detection and Rapid Response Measures to Reduce Fire Risks [PDF] \nMarc Morgan\, Solid Waste Manager\, City of Lebanon: Transfer Station and Landfill in Lebanon\, NH: Effective Responses to Fires and Best Practices in Educating Residents About Lithium Batteries [PDF] \nMarc Buckley\, Republic Services: Strategies That Haulers Can Deploy to Reduce Risk of Fires from Li-Ion Batteries [PDF] \nWebinar: View the recorded presentation
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/examples-of-actions-by-waste-haulers-storage-processing-facilities-to-reduce-the-risk-of-fires-associated-with-lithium-batteries/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T150000
DTSTAMP:20230118T161030Z
CREATED:20220805T133050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T161030Z
UID:10000327-1621344600-1621350000@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:In-situ Treatment of PFAS in Groundwater
DESCRIPTION:The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states and and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThe webinar included the following presentations: \nDr. Fiona Laramay\, AECOM [PDF] presented In Situ Treatment of PFAS- Contaminated Groundwater. Remediation of groundwater contaminated with PFAS has been challenging due to exceptional recalcitrance of these compounds. Emerging technologies for remediation include ultrasound. The presentation discussed fundamentals of the technology and applications in groundwater remediation. \nMaureen Dooley\, Regenisis [PDF] presented Colloidal Activated Carbon for In- situ Remediation of PFAS: A Review of Multiple Case Studies. The presentation reviewed data from multiple field sites where an in-situ barrier of colloidal activated carbon has been utilized to remediate PFAS contamination.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/in-situ-treatment-of-pfas-in-groundwater-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T143000
DTSTAMP:20230118T210506Z
CREATED:20221222T153211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T210506Z
UID:10000415-1621342800-1621348200@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Overview of Lithium Batteries\, Their Uses\, & Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Organized by NEWMOA and NERC in partnership with the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) New England Chapters\, MassRecycle\, and the Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) \nPresenters: \n\nEric Fredrickson\, Call2Recycle: Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling\, Challenges and Opportunities [PDF]\nGeorge Kerchner\, The Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA): A 30 Year Evolution of Lithium Battery Applications\, Chemistries\, and Form Factors [PDF]\nKirk Sander\, National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA): NWRA/ISRI/SWANA Managing Lithium Batteries Recommended Practices [PDF]\n\nWebinar: View the recorded presentation
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/overview-of-lithium-batteries-their-uses-recycling/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T150000
DTSTAMP:20230118T161201Z
CREATED:20220805T133303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T161201Z
UID:10000326-1620135000-1620140400@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Usability of PFAS Data
DESCRIPTION:The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states and and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThe webinar included the following presentation: \nUnderstanding Usability of PFAS Data [PDF]\nDr. Nancy Rothman\, Chief Executive Officer\, New Environmental Horizons\, Inc.\nElizabeth Denly\, Quality Assurance & Chemistry Director\, TRC \nIt is well understood that the analysis of PFAS is being performed using liquid chromatography/dual mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). Currently\, the majority of laboratories are utilizing a modified version of EPA method 537\, which was designed for drinking water samples. EPA is in the process of developing methods for non-drinking water matrices but these methods are not yet available. There is no consistency in the laboratory community with regards to the modifications that are implemented\, how the samples are prepared\, quality control procedures\, and whether or not sample cleanups are performed. Data users need to understand the modifications laboratories are implementing or not implementing in order to determine whether data quality objectives are being achieved. \nThe presentation provided training on how to assess PFAS data and will provide the data user with appropriate sampling and method information to communicate effectively with a laboratory to obtain PFAS data that meets their project needs. Additionally\, the presentation provided training on the impact of Quality Control (QC) issues including assessment of method and matrix QC results on PFAS data. With this information\, data users will be able to evaluate the information they receive to determine the accuracy\, precision\, and ultimate usability of their PFAS data.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/understanding-usability-of-pfas-data-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T150000
DTSTAMP:20230111T155811Z
CREATED:20220805T133629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155811Z
UID:10000325-1619530200-1619535600@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:PFAS: Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) & Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necesssaily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states and and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThe webinar included the following presentations: \nDr. Raj Singh\, Clarkson University [PDF] presented What is Really in Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) & Does it Matter? According to the EPA\, currently available industrial formulations of C6 AFFF should be free from long-chain perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs). However\, researchers at Clarkson characterized four different C6 AFFF foams and found they contain noticeable concentrations of long-chain PFAAs and/or precursors that can transform to long-chain PFAAs upon oxidation. The presentation outlined the research project and findings. \nKate Winnebeck\, New York Pollution Prevention Institute [PDF] presented PFAS in Firefighting Foam: Summary & Comparison of Performance Specifications\, Fluorine Free Foams\, & Research Needs. The presentation provided an overview of the PFAS in Firefighting Foam report published in April 2019\, including: AFFF performance specifications and how they handle PFAS; the process used to identify fluorine-free foams; how to access the report; and information gaps to characterizing fluorine free foams \nNick Child\, Massachusetts DEP [PDF] presented State Efforts to Address PFAS in AFFF used for Firefighting. Massachusetts DEP and Connecticut DEEP have recognized the PFAS issues associated with AFFF. Both states are taking the following actions: 1) conducting a state-funded takeback and disposal program for AFFF; 2) working with fire departments that use AFFF to assess the PFAS issue\, and 3) conducting analytical analysis of several currently available fluorine-free foams (F3) alternatives. The presentation outlined these efforts and the findings.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/aqueous-film-forming-foams-afff-alternatives-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T150000
DTSTAMP:20230111T155902Z
CREATED:20220805T134247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155902Z
UID:10000324-1618925400-1618930800@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:PFAS Uses & Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necesssaily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states and and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThe webinar included the following presentations: \nLiz Harriman\, Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute [PDF] presented PFAS: Avoiding Regrettable Substitutes. PFAS have a myriad of uses\, and reducing or eliminating PFAS at the source often requires substituting another material or chemical. The presentation gave an overview of the range of PFAS chemicals\, examine selected uses and discuss approaches for moving to safer alternatives. \nMike Schade\, Safer Chemicals\, Healthy Families Mind the Store Campaign [PDF] presented Phasing-out PFAS in Food Packaging at Top Grocery and Fast-food Chains. The presentation outlined where PFAS has been found in the food packaging at top grocery and quick-service restaurant chains\, and how advocates have driven major food retailers to adopt public commitments to phase-out and ban PFAS in food contact materials. Information about resources identifying alternatives and policy recommendations for grocery stores and quick-service restaurant chains was shared.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-uses-alternatives-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T150000
DTSTAMP:20230111T155922Z
CREATED:20220805T135033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155922Z
UID:10000323-1618320600-1618326000@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:PFAS in Surface Water\, Fish\, & Shellfish
DESCRIPTION:The webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states and and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThe webinar included the following presentations: \nDr. Ronald MacGillivray\, Delaware River Basin Commission [PDF] presented PFAS in Surface Water & Fish from the Delaware River. The presentation discussed data on number of different PFAS sampled over a 15-year period (2004 to 2018) in fish fillet and surface water in tidal and non-tidal segments of the Delaware River. During the period\, actions were taken to reduce or eliminate the release of certain PFAS to the environment and observed trends were presented. \nMichael Murphy\, Wood [PDF] presented Investigation & Health Risk Screening for PFAS In Surface Water & Shellfish at Former Air Force Base. The presentation presented the results of an Expanded Site Investigation of PFAS migration pathways and potential human exposure media (surface water\, sediment\, and shellfish) associated with PFAS releases to groundwater and surface water associated with use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) at a former Air Force Base. A human health risk screening was conducted and the results were used to inform additional identification of potential human exposure scenarios and to develop the Remedial Investigation Work Plan.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-in-surface-water-fish-shellfish-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T153000
DTSTAMP:20230111T164249Z
CREATED:20220805T135454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T164249Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS: A Case Study in Maine - Including Plant Uptake in Corn & Hay
DESCRIPTION:The webinar included the following presentation: \nAndy Smith and Tom Simones\, Maine Department of Health & Human Services [PDF] presented about a dairy farm in Maine including: \n\nContext – how the farm presented and how this led to work to derive soil screening levels for a soil-to-hay/corn-to-milk-to-child exposure pathway\nUse of a modified EPA Preliminary Remedial Goals for Radionuclides equation as the exposure model\nInputs for the model – from the literature\, EPA defaults\, dairy farm scenarios (grass-based versus more typical)\nPilot studies with Maine DEP of plant uptake by hay and corn\, comparisons to literature\, and confirmation of plant results by FDA\nMaine’s milk action level for PFOS\nResulting soil screening levels and how they compare to others\nHow the model has performed when we run to estimate soil levels based on observed milk levels at three farms
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-a-case-study-in-maine-including-plant-uptake-in-corn-hay-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T150000
DTSTAMP:20230111T164419Z
CREATED:20220805T140040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T164419Z
UID:10000212-1616592600-1616598000@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Perspectives on a Class Approach to PFAS
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states and should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThe webinar included the following presentations: \nDr. David Andrews\, Environmental Working Group (EWG) [PDF] presented A Case for Managing PFAS as a Chemical Class to Protect Public Health. PFAS occur in complex mixtures within products\, the environment\, and people and yet the current regulatory approach focuses on a single chemical at a time. The full extent of PFAS contamination around the country has been hindered by limited public information available on just a small subset of these chemicals. The presentation discussed the public health perspective and a recent co-authored publication in ES&T Letters\, “Scientific Basis for Managing PFAS as a Chemical Class”. \nDr. Simona Balan\, California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) [PDF] presented Regulating PFAS as a Chemical Class Under the California Safer Consumer Products Program. California DTSC\, which runs the state’s innovative Safer Consumer Products program\, has been researching and engaging with stakeholders regarding PFAS in consumer products since early 2016. Rather than focusing on individual PFAS\, DTSC has taken a chemical class approach\, which can help promote the development of safer alternatives and avoid further regrettable substitutions. The presentation explained California’s Safer Consumer Products regulatory framework and the rationale behind DTSC’s decision to regulate certain consumer products containing any member of the PFAS class.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/perspectives-on-a-class-approach-to-pfas-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T150000
DTSTAMP:20230111T164507Z
CREATED:20220805T140309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T164507Z
UID:10000213-1614691800-1614697200@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Health Effects of PFAS Mixtures
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states and should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThe webinar included the following presentations: \nDr. Jennifer Schlezinger\, Boston University School of Public Health presented PFOA Induces Liver and Serum Dyslipidemia in a Humanized PPAR(alpha) Mouse Model Fed an American Diet. Despite evidence that human PFAS exposure is associated with dyslipidemia\, these effects of PFAS have received little toxicological research focus\, largely because there is no suitable animal model. To address this\, we developed a new model\, mice expressing human peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) fed a diet based on the “What we eat in America.” The presentation outlined the studies and their findings. \nGreylin Nielsen\, Boston University School of Public Health presented Approaches to Modeling and Interpreting the Health Effects of PFAS Mixtures. State\, federal\, and international regulatory bodies have taken different approaches to regulating PFAS mixtures in drinking water and other exposure sources. These strategies were discussed in the context of in vitro and in vivo toxicity studies of PFAS mixtures with a focus on designing in vitro studies that can augment regulatory efforts. 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/health-effects-of-pfas-mixtures-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T150000
DTSTAMP:20230111T164622Z
CREATED:20220805T140457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T164622Z
UID:10000214-1614087000-1614092400@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Health Effects of Exposure to PFAS
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar was presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states and should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nThe webinar included the following presentations: \nDr. Angela Perez\, Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health (CTEH) [PDF] presented an overview of the state of the science related to adverse human health effects of PFAS exposure. Dr. Perez summarized epidemiological evidence of cholesterol modulation in occupational and community-based studies and discussed disparities in data interpretation between the study types. \nDr. Carmen Messerlian\, Harvard University School of Public Health [PDF] summarized the experimental and human evidence on the immunotoxic effects of PFAS exposure. She presented recent findings using data from both the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and the Faroese Islands on the impact of PFAS exposure on immune function among children and adolescents.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/health-effects-of-exposure-to-pfas-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T153000
DTSTAMP:20230108T220525Z
CREATED:20221222T154035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T220525Z
UID:10000416-1612360800-1612366200@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for Collecting Residential Food Waste
DESCRIPTION:Joint NERC & NEWMOA Webinar \nWebinar Recording \nComposting and anaerobic digestion are great\, but first the organics have to be collected. This webinar presented three models for successful collection of food waste from households: \n\nAmy Donovan\, Franklin County Solid Waste District (MA) \, who will focus on transfer station drop-off\nBob Spencer\, Windham Regional Solid Waste District (VT) \, who will focus on municipal curbside and transfer station drop-off\nConor Miller\, Black Earth Compost \, who will discuss a subscription service that collects curbside organics from households
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/strategies-for-collecting-residential-food-waste/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T153000
DTSTAMP:20230118T211849Z
CREATED:20221222T155124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T211849Z
UID:10000417-1611151200-1611156600@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:De-packaging & Commercial Composting - An Integrated System for Organics Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Joint NERC and NEWMOA webinar \n \nDe-packaging is a relatively new player in the commercial anaerobic digestion and composting industry\, providing a tool for commercially-generated food waste – such as unsold and damaged food and beverages – to be separated from its packaging. The food is processed in an anaerobic digestor\, the packaging is recycled\, and some of the residuals can be composted. During this joint webinar\, three industry experts presented: \n\nDebra Darby\, Tetra Tech\nJohn Hanselman\, Vanguard Energy\nBrian Paganini\, Quantum BioPower
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/de-packaging-commercial-composting-an-integrated-system-for-organics-recycling/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T163000
DTSTAMP:20230111T164900Z
CREATED:20221222T161019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T164900Z
UID:10000418-1611068400-1611073800@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Requirements on the Import & Export of Plastic Scrap
DESCRIPTION:Download Slides \nThe webinar reported on the new international requirements for exports and imports of plastic recyclables or scrap. In May 2019\, 187 countries decided to significantly restrict international trade in plastic scrap and waste to help address the improper disposal of plastic waste and reduce its leakage into the environment. As a result of these changes\, adopted under a treaty called the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal\, international shipments of most plastic scrap and waste will be allowed only with the prior written consent of the importing country and any transit countries\, effective January 1\, 2021. \nThe new Basel provisions significantly limits the market for U.S. plastic recyclables. Because of a provision under the Basel Convention that prohibits trade between countries that have ratified the Convention (i.e.\, Parties) and non-Party countries like the United States\, Basel Parties are not be able to trade most plastic scrap and waste with the U.S. absent a separate agreement between countries that meets certain Basel criteria. The U.S. has one such agreement that addresses trade in non-hazardous plastic scrap with member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the presentation discussed how plastic scrap is covered under that agreement. \nPresenters: \n\nRick Picardi\, Chief of International Branch\, U.S. EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery\nLia Yohannes\, International Policy Analyst\, U.S. EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/requirements-on-the-import-and-export-of-plastic-scrap/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T143000
DTSTAMP:20230118T211418Z
CREATED:20220805T140636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T211418Z
UID:10000215-1607000400-1607005800@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Using EPA's Regional Screening Levels Calculator Tool
DESCRIPTION:The webinar included the following presentation: \nFredrick Dolislager\, University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory [PDF]. \nThe webinar provided an introduction and demonstration of the RSL calculator tool and covered: \n\nBackground about the RSLs including uses and limitations\nThe hierarchies of toxicity values and chemical parameters and their sources\nExamples of default runs\nDemonstration of the site-specific and user-provided modes\nDiscussion of the “problem chemicals” that seem to break the rules\nSupporting documentation to help the user quickly find answers to questions\nHow to have your opinions heard during the semi-annual RSL update process
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/using-epas-regional-screening-levels-calculator-tool-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Waste Site Cleanup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201118
DTSTAMP:20230111T164955Z
CREATED:20221222T163114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T164955Z
UID:10000419-1605484800-1605657599@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Using Recycled Content in Road & Infrastructure Projects: Glass\, Plastic Drainage Pipes\, Asphalt\, & Crumb Rubber
DESCRIPTION:Increasing the use of recycled content is essential\, and road and infrastructure projects are an often overlooked opportunity. This two-day virtual workshop provided an opportunity for participants to learn how to take advantage of glass\, plastic drainage pipes\, ground asphalt and crumb rubber in construction and help keep this big volume material out of landfills. This was a joint two-day virtual workshop organized by NEWMOA and the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) in partnership with: \n\nNortheast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA)\nMaine Resource Recovery Association (MRRA)\nMaine Department of Environmental Protection\nNew Hampshire Department of Environmental Conservation\nMaine Department of Transportation\nNew Hampshire Department of Transportation\nNew Hampshire Technology Transfer Center\n\nPowerPoint slides: \n\nPlastic Corrugated HDPE Drainage Pipe with Recycled Content by Bob Babcanec\, Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS)\nRecycled Plastic in Asphalt by Adam Peer\, American Chemistry Council (ACC)\nGovernment Recycling Demand Champions by Lynn Rubinstein\, NERC\nGround Asphalt for Roads by Rick Bradbury\, Maine Department of Transportation\nGround Tire Rubber in Pavements by Ed Naras\, Massachusetts Department of Transportation\nProcess Glass Aggregate by Reagan Bissonnette\, Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA); Bob Harrington & John Early\, Town of New London\, NH; Brian Patnoe\, Town of Littleboro\, NH\n\nThere is a fee to access the recording of the Workshop; for more information visit: www.nerc.org/conferences-and-workshops/conference-and-workshop-presentations
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/using-recycled-content-in-road-infrastructure-projects-glass-plastic-drainage-pipes-asphalt-crumb-rubber/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T153000
DTSTAMP:20230111T165023Z
CREATED:20221222T164117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T165023Z
UID:10000420-1605016800-1605022200@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual ReCook Café
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Recording \nJoint NEWMOA – NERC webinar. Presentations and Supporting Materials: \n\nChef Jim McCarthy’s Food Waste Worksheet\nChef Jim McCarthy’s Food Waste Workshop Recipes\nChef Peter Ricardo Food Waste Reduction Recipes\nFood Waste Reduction Tips from Syracuse University\nReCook Cafe Cookbook\nZero Waste Food Tips from Abigail\nChefs’ YouTube Videos\n\nChef Jim McCarthy\nChef Peter Ricardo\nChef Abigail Henson\nChef Morgan Waite\n\n\n\nThe Virtual ReCook Cafe featured recorded cooking demonstrations by four professional chefs who shared their favorite tips\, tricks\, techniques\, and more to help home cooks get the most out of their food\, reducing waste while creating delicious dishes that are sure to make you go “Mmmm!” \nNEWMOA and NERC greatly appreciate the work by food scrap reduction and diversion experts at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation\, VT Department of Environmental Conservation\, and Syracuse University Center for Sustainable Community Solutions with planning this webinar.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/virtual-recook-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201103T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201103T150000
DTSTAMP:20230108T185833Z
CREATED:20220805T142153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T185833Z
UID:10000216-1604410200-1604415600@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:Understanding TSCA for Sites with PCBs
DESCRIPTION:The webinar included the presentation: \nKim Tisa\, USEPA Region 1 & Dave Sullivan\, TRC Companies [PDF] \nUnderstanding TSCA Brochure Series produced by the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in 2012 (always double-check with your state and EPA Region for guidance): \n\nWorking with the Federal and State PCB Regulations on Brownfield Sites: When and What Federal Involvement is Required – a flowchart on page 3 might be helpful to determine if a situation is in/out of TSCA\nCharacterization: Sampling and Testing Approaches for PCBs\nCleanup and Management of PCBs\nPCBs in Building Materials [Updated May 2013]\nPCB Articles\, Containers and Liquids
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/understanding-tsca-for-sites-with-pcbs-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Waste Site Cleanup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T150000
DTSTAMP:20230111T165128Z
CREATED:20220805T143442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T165128Z
UID:10000217-1602682200-1602687600@www.newmoa.org
SUMMARY:PCBs in Building Products: Implications for Brownfields
DESCRIPTION:The webinar included the following presentations: \nSteve Zemba\, Sanborn Head & Associates [PDF] provided an overview of products that might contain PCBs and then discuss PCB exposure that can result from the slow off-gassing from building products. Using case study examples\, he discussed the nature of PCBs found in indoor air and implications for health risks. Information from his talk may assist site managers with risk communication regarding PCB exposure in indoor environments. \nCraig Miner\, Weston & Sampson [PDF] presented an overview of applicable regulations and then use real world examples to demonstrate how to develop an effective assessment plan for demolition versus renovation projects\, and how PCB Bulk Product Waste and PCB Remediation Waste designations affect project design and remediation.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pcbs-in-building-products-implications-for-brownfields-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Waste Site Cleanup
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