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Mack Trucks Donates Electric Refuse Chassis to Río Hondo College to Advance Heavy-Duty EV Training
2025-06-03 15:19:37| Waste Age
Category: Energy and Environment
TOMRA Unveils Advanced X-TRACT for High-Precision X-Ray Sorting of Waste Wood
2025-06-02 15:32:49| Waste Age
Category: Energy and Environment
Ahead of Rising Temperatures, Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers
2025-06-02 15:27:57| Waste Age
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Ace Green Recycling and ACME Expand Lead Recycling Partnership
2025-06-02 15:22:26| Waste Age
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Fairfax County, Va. Proposes Move to Centralize Waste Collection
2025-06-02 15:04:30| Waste Age
Fairfax County's proposed shift to a Unified Sanitation District model, aiming to centralize waste collection under county-managed contracts, has raised concerns among small, independent trash haulers who fear the change could jeopardize their businesses. While county officials argue the overhaul will enhance service reliability and environmental outcomes, local haulers warn it may stifle competition and innovation within the waste management industry.
Category: Energy and Environment
LRS Rifkin Brings Public Schools Experience to LRS to Drive Sustainability
2025-06-02 13:35:49| Waste Age
Joy Rifkin transitioned from teaching science in public schools to leading sustainability efforts at LRS, where she uses her background in education and data-driven action to drive waste diversion initiatives. Drawing on her experience launching the nation's largest zero waste schools program in NYC, she now leads stakeholder engagement and educational efforts that make sustainability accessible and impactful across communities and institutions.
Category: Energy and Environment
Favorite Fall Recipes Due by August 1
2025-05-30 22:06:06| Country Lines Online
Share your favorite Favorite Fall recipe with us by August 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, theres more! To make sure your recipe gets the attention it deserves, we take a couple of extra steps to make it look delicious. Our food editor will make your recipe and […] The post Favorite Fall Recipes Due by August 1 appeared first on Michigan Country Lines Magazine.
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Jigsaw Puzzle Provides Family Fun And Teamwork
2025-05-30 21:51:39| Country Lines Online
By Mary Ellen Wynes, a HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative member This summer, we attended a picnic hosted by our HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative, where we were gifted a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle that illustrated Electrifying Rural America. We are apt to forget that our access to reliable electricity has not always existed, and the puzzle theme […] The post Jigsaw Puzzle Provides Family Fun And Teamwork appeared first on Michigan Country Lines Magazine.
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From Capitol Hill to Co-op Storm Recovery: John Krans First Weeks at MECA
2025-05-30 20:16:36| Country Lines Online
Drawing on a career in advocacy and policy, Kran brings calm, clarity, and commitment to Michigans electric co-ops in a time of crisis. When John Kran stepped into his new role as president and CEO of the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA), he expected the usual whirlwind that comes with leading a statewide organization. What […] The post From Capitol Hill to Co-op Storm Recovery: John Krans First Weeks at MECA appeared first on Michigan Country Lines Magazine.
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From Curiosity to Connection: My Electric Co-op Journey
2025-05-30 17:34:51| Country Lines Online
By David Wahl Eighteen months ago, I had no idea what an electric cooperative waslet alone how one could completely change my life. Now, Im proud to say Ive been part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Associations (NRECA) Youth Tour and Youth Leadership Council (YLC) and discovered an amazing community along the way. It […] The post From Curiosity to Connection: My Electric Co-op Journey appeared first on Michigan Country Lines Magazine.
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