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Join us next month for P2 West! We are thrilled to announce this year's keynote speaker, Jennie Romer, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention, US EPA (@EPA) Check out the event page for more info: pprc.org/events/polluti… #pollutionprevention #P2 #roundtable

Gregg Semler of InPipe Energy will present on an innovative new energy tech, the HydroXS, which is designed to generate electricity at a control valve facility and eliminates more than 162,000 pounds of carbon annually. Excited for more at P2 West in October! #P2 #carbonreduction

Just posted a photo @ Portland Oregon instagram.com/p/CiiyvP2PsHa/…

FOG - Fats, Oils, and Greases... oh my! #FOG adversely impacts the ~19,500 wastewater collection systems across the country and many of them experience extreme capacity restraints due to it. Visit westernstatesalliance.org/training/train… to learn about our FOG trainings and upcoming FOG Forum!

Coverage from @CNN of our new textiles report: Nearly 75% of stain- or water-resistant products contain toxic #PFAS, demonstrating the need for retailers and government to act now to #BanPFAS from products! cnn.it/3fXadLd

Cool opportunity alert! Host a sustainability intern this upcoming summer....

In partnership with @OregonDEQ, PPRC is launching a program to assist Oregon manufacturers with obtaining EPA #SaferChoice certification for a product/chemical. Apply for financial and direct assistance at sites.google.com/view/safer-cho…

On our way to 100% #renewableenergy on Hawai‘i's grids by 2045, we've set targets along the way: 30% by 2020, 40% by 2030, and 70% by 2040. In 2020, we exceeded our goal - 36% #renewables on our grids statewide! The highest percentage of renewables was achieved by Kaua‘i at 67%!

See what leaders from around across Oregon would do with a billion dollars in transportation funding to advance climate AND equity in Oregon. Wednesday, January 19th 4-5pm. Get excited! oeconline.org/event/transfor…

Tiny #plastic pellets known as #nurdles are contributing to enormous plastic spills in waterways around the world. They've been found in marine life and contain many persistent chemicals like polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Learn about EPA's #ColumbiaRiver Basin watershed toxics reduction #grants in a webinar this Wed., December 1st at 9am PT. Applications are due Feb. 8. Info and meeting details at: epa.gov/columbiariver/…

Trust us, you do not want your pipes to look like the inside of this can. Enjoy your feast, then freeze the grease and throw it away to save your drain! Get a free pan scraper and lid: bit.ly/3cJdSKU

A study looked at the literature on male #reproductivetoxicity from exposure to ortho-#phthalates which are used in #plastic products and found that the current reference dose (RfD) used to regulate it may not be sufficiently protective of human health. ehn.org/phthalates-hea…

📢The EQC approved 2 new rules that will reduce #pollution on the state’s roadways & protect our most vulnerable communities. The #CleanTrucks Rule requires truck manufactures to move toward zero emissions #ElectricVehicles starting w/ the 2025 model year. go.usa.gov/xe9da

(1/5) Big Move 5 in the Climate Emergency Action Plan focuses on Low Carbon Materials and Construction Practices, which aims to ensure the embodied carbon from buildings and construction projects will be reduced by 40% by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline.

Congress passed a $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill on November 6 that includes $10 billion to clean up toxic #ForeverChemicals. We applaud Congress for making this historic commitment to finally getting #PFAS out of our drinking water.

Robots vs. Fatbergs: High-Tech Approaches to America’s Sewer Problem on.wsj.com/3CumuQ9 @WSJ Cash-strapped U.S. cities are turning to drones, artificial intelligence and other innovations to help inspect and fix the country’s aging underground arteries of waste. #fatbergs

A case we’re working on, on behalf of @AnglianWater👇🏼 This is a blockage caused by a food business discharging fat, oils, and grease (FOG) into the sewer⚠️ #blockages #hospitality #noncompliance

🧽🧼 Cleaning Tip: Keep your kitchen running smoothly while avoiding costly plumbing bills by 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 rinsing #cooking fats, oils & grease down the drain. These quickly clog your plumbing and lead to #fatbergs. Shop #GreaseHero: amzn.to/2F2aEBC #cleaning #ecofriendly

#NAHM: Our #Tribal Waste Management Webinar Series is a free resource for tribal environmental & waste management staff, & anyone interested in learning about building & implementing a tribal waste management program. Nov. 18, 10am AKT / 11am PT. epa.gov/tribal-lands/f…