Materials Management Projects
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2011-present • Active
Soil Reuse: State Information Resource
Construction, utility, brownfields, and waste site cleanup projects can generate quantities of excess soil and can contain contaminants at levels that are detectable, but much below those that would qualify […]
2014-2023 • Inactive
NEWMOA-NERC Action Plan
In 2014 NERC and NEWMOA established a unique and unprecedented partnership to help advance sustainable materials management in the northeast through a “NEWMOA & NERC Joint Strategic Action Plan”, which […]
2022-present • Active
PFAS in Consumer Products & Food Service
Many consumer products contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a large group of human-made chemicals know for their heat-stable, friction-reducing, and grease-, water-, and stain-resistant properties. PFAS are frequently called […]
2021-2023 • Inactive
Closed Landfill Project
NEWMOA completed a Promoting Stewardship of Closed Landfills Project in 2023 to help improve the management of closed solid waste landfills in small rural, low-income communities in northern New Hampshire […]
2022-2024 • Inactive
Consumption-Based Emissions Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the Northeast
NEWMOA and the Northeast Recycling Council’s (NERC) joint Climate and Materials Workgroup involves state environmental agency officials from 11 Northeast states, who are interested in the connection between consumption and […]
2020-present • Inactive
Recycled Content Mandates
In 2020, NEWMOA and NERC partnered to develop model post-consumer recycled content legislation for targeted plastic products and packaging. Through this initiative, the organizations were focused on: Encouraging a circular […]
2022 • Inactive
End Food Waste in East Boston
NEWMOA collaborated with Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS) in East Boston to help them promote food recovery and food waste reduction strategies for their residents. The Project team developed a […]
2021-2023 • Inactive
Food Waste Reduction in Erie County, NY
The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning partnered with NEWMOA, Leanpath, and Metz Culinary Management to measure and reduce food waste at health care facilities in and around Buffalo, […]
2022-2024 • Inactive
Anaerobic Digestion
Published Materials and Webinars: View our guides and additional materials here: Regulatory Guide Community Engagement Guide “What’s AD and How Can I Get Involved?” Roadmap in English “¿Qué es la […]
2024-Present • Active
Plastics in Consumer Products & Food Service
Plastic is used in almost every industry in our society: packaging, fashion, electronics, healthcare, automotive, food, telecommunications, construction, agriculture, and more. Plastics are energy and toxic chemical-intensive to produce and […]
