http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu Weblog for Environmental Topics Impacting Local Governments in Tennessee Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:15:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tennessee Renewable Energy and Economic Development Council November 17, 2009, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center – Memphis TN Student Alumni Center, Dining Hall 800 Madison Avenue The Tennessee Renewable Energy and Economic Development Council (TREEDC) will hold its first meeting in West Tennessee. University of Tennessee ... http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/11/12/tennessee-renewable-energy-and-economic-development-council-holds-meeting-november-17-2009/ CTAS recently began the administration of a new training certificate program in conjunction with the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the Tennessee Solid Waste Directors Association (TSWDA). The new Solid Waste Professionals Certificate Program (SWPCP) was designed to provide sound principles and practices in the planning, management and ... http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/10/15/ctas-announces-solid-waste-certificate-program/ --From Chattanooga Times Free Press-- CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Bradley County is expanding its extensive recycling program to include electronic equipment. The county will begin accepting what it's calling "e-scrap" at its Peerless Road recycling center during usual business hours. Everything from desktop computers, fax machines and keyboards to CD-ROMs, medical equipment and ... http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/10/14/582/ From-- Shannon Crawford, Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Programs, SWANA On September 30, 2009, Senators Boxer and Kerry introduced their climate change legislation, S. 1733, The American Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. This bill includes a program devoted to state recycling programs, Section 154. This section requires EPA ... http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/10/13/recycling-in-the-senate-climate-change-bill/ Landfill bans went into action today in North Carolina.  The enacting legislation and materials banned are found here. http://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_130a/gs_130a-309.10.html http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/10/01/north-carolina-landfill-bans-go-into-effect-october-1st/ October 8 - Cosby, TN The Tennessee Recycling Coalition is hosting a one-day workshop on recycling and the tourism industry. TRC members can attend for no cost - there's a $25 fee for non-members. Click here for more info. Agenda Items Include: • Welcome and Introductions, Elizabeth Reed, Keep Cocke County Beautiful & Bettye ... http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/10/01/recycling-and-tourism-workshop/ Early bird registration discount ends today SERDC's Southeastern workshop will take place Nov 3-4 in Lexington, KY. Click here for more info and to register. Topics: • Recycling's impact on climate concerns: A plenary session will explore carbon credits. • Economics of the region: Recycling's impact on a fiscal level. • Electronics collection: Specifics ... http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/10/01/green-prosperity-recycling-and-a-sustainable-southeast/ I had a great time attending the Claiborne County Recycling Center Open House this month. The program has received funding for recycling equipment through the Tennessee Department of Conservation to pay for costs associated with initial equipment purchases. Having dedicated equipment and storage for recyclables allows the County to move ... http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/09/24/claiborne-county-recycling-open-house/ Register for the 2009 TCAPWA Annual Joint Public Works Conference and Exposition October 24-27 in Kingsport.  Conference will be held at Marriott Meadow view Convention Center and Resort. This year's conference will feature an Equipment Exposition with exhibitors from all over the Southeast displaying equipment and vehicles. TCAPWA will join ... http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/09/17/october-24-27th-2009-tcapwa-annual-public-works-conference-exposition/ Anyone out there have an East Tennessee solution for recycling shrink wrap? Also wondering about #4 Plastic Bags? Both are clean materials.. If you know about something, leave us a comment in the blog comment box or drop an email to Kim.Raia@tennessee.edu http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/09/16/shrink-wrap/ --Forwarded by Mike Stooksberry-- The Tennessee Solid Waste Directors Association will be having an Educational Conference on October 6 & 7, 2009 at Henry Horton State Park, Chapel Hill, Tennessee. This conference will cover such items as New UT-CTAS Solid Waste Professional Certification Training , Monofills and Rural Development Assistance. We ... http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/09/16/tn-solid-waste-directors-association-fall-conference/ --Forwarded from Shawn Lindsey-- Keep McMinn Beautiful has announced the Annual Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 from 9am-1pm at McMinn County High School in the stadium/student parking lot. Please make every effort to attend this important event. A complete list of accepted items can be ... http://ctasenvblog.tennessee.edu/index.php/2009/09/14/keep-mcminn-beautiful-and-annual-household-hazardous-waste-event/