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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 02/20/2020 01:10 PM ESTDEC Delivers - Information to keep you connected and informed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation |
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Plastic Bag Ban Coming March 1, 2020New York's plastic bag ban starts March 1, 2020. Whether you're going to the grocery store, clothes shopping, or to a home improvement store, you can do your part and bring your own bag. Learn more about the upcoming plastic bag ban. #BYOBagNY For more information on available bag waste reduction law outreach materials. DEC Grant Program Closing Soon: Household Hazardous WasteGrant funding to assist municipalities in New York State with costs of household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and disposal is closing soon. Applications must be submitted in the Grants Gateway no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020. Learn more about DEC's Household Hazardous Waste Assistance Grants Program. Skip The Straw on February 28thWith so many challenges facing the environment, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and think “what difference do I make?” But did you know that making simple changes in your everyday life can make a difference? New York State is home to over 19 million people, and our small changes add up. It's just a little straw, what's the big deal?
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We Want To Hear From You!Is there a topic you'd like to learn more about or a public event or workshop related to recycling (organics, textiles, traditional recyclables, etc.) you'd like the greater community to know more about? E-mail us at organicrecycling@dec.ny.gov and it could be featured in an upcoming Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter. |