Yesterday, there was a photo release of the honored facilities of Northrop Grumman Corporation in Woodland Hills, CA for their outstanding efforts to reduce paper, cardboard, and other recyclables. They have been awarded by the California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery through the Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP).
Northrop Grumman is a leading company in the global security sector. Their job is to provide innovative systems, products and solutions to the government and commercial corporations around the world. These include various electronics, information systems, technical services, etc.
Also, on February 9th the EPA finalized their decision to approve California's sewage ban to prevent large ships, such as cruise ships, from dumping sewage into the Pacific Ocean. This new ban makes it the largest coastal no-discharge zone here in the US. The coastline is about 1,624 miles all the way from Mexico to Oregon and doesn't exclude the major islands surrounding California. This is a huge step forward in keeping our coast marine life safe and clean. According to the article entitled Feds approve California sewage ban and create largest coastal no-discharge zone in the nation,
Read more at:
Ocean Dumping Ban Act
http://www.pollutionissues.com/Na-Ph/Ocean-Dumping-Ban-Act.html#b
Clean Harbors
http://www.cleanharbors.com/browse_by_industry/healthcare/pharmaceutical-waste-management.html?gclid=CNWS4JqDn64CFUcCQAodqFR64A
Today in Brooklyn, NY more than 100 people went to the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for a free tour. THAT IS SOOOO AWESOME! CBS and other news reported that New York City has 14 treatment plants and every day they process 1.5 million gallons of waste!!! On the tour, people learned about sludge while eating free Hershey's chocolate.
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Also, on February 9th the EPA finalized their decision to approve California's sewage ban to prevent large ships, such as cruise ships, from dumping sewage into the Pacific Ocean. This new ban makes it the largest coastal no-discharge zone here in the US. The coastline is about 1,624 miles all the way from Mexico to Oregon and doesn't exclude the major islands surrounding California. This is a huge step forward in keeping our coast marine life safe and clean. According to the article entitled Feds approve California sewage ban and create largest coastal no-discharge zone in the nation,
"More than 20 million gallons of vessel sewage" will be prohibited from entering the state's coastal waters.This proactive ban will help a large quantity of marine species as well as tourists and the fish industry. Previously in my post called "Cruise Ship Waste" we talked about the various hazardous waste materials dumped without any regulation from large ships. More on the California news at EPA Media Kit.
Read more at:
Ocean Dumping Ban Act
http://www.pollutionissues.com/Na-Ph/Ocean-Dumping-Ban-Act.html#b
Clean Harbors
http://www.cleanharbors.com/browse_by_industry/healthcare/pharmaceutical-waste-management.html?gclid=CNWS4JqDn64CFUcCQAodqFR64A
Today in Brooklyn, NY more than 100 people went to the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for a free tour. THAT IS SOOOO AWESOME! CBS and other news reported that New York City has 14 treatment plants and every day they process 1.5 million gallons of waste!!! On the tour, people learned about sludge while eating free Hershey's chocolate.
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