It’s the one-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law! 🎉
We’re celebrating investments into:
💧Water infrastructure
🚌Clean school buses
🌊 Protecting waters
🏗️Cleaning up pollution
⚖️Advancing environmental justice
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Our #CleanSchoolBus program is accelerating the transition to electric vehicles – which means cleaner air for our children. Thanks to funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA deployed nearly $1 billion this year to replace polluting school buses.
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♻️🌎 Exciting recycling news! 🌎♻️
We have $100 million in grants available for projects that improve public education on recycling or solid waste infrastructure.
We’re working to create a stronger, more resilient recycling system in the U.S.!
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the single largest investment in water the federal government has ever made!
Use our interactive tool to find drinking water and wastewater system investments near you. 🔍
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We have an incredible relationship & partnership with our Tribes here in .. Check out one of the latest environmental successes with the that was funded by a $100,000 #CleanWaterAct grant!
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📢 New: Check out #EPA’s new Model Recycling Program Toolkit! 💚♻️
We've compiled training & educational materials, case studies and other helpful resources to enhance your community’s efforts to meet local recycling needs.
Check out the toolkit, at: epa.gov/recyclingstrat
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#DYK we have a team dedicated to making sure the community is aware of Superfund site updates and cleanups? Historic #bipartisaninfrastructurelaw funding & accelerating cleanups of legacy pollution is keeping our busy! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3t9T4Vf
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Simple tips to reduce holiday food waste! Together we can put less food in the landfill and protect the 🌎 & #FeedPeopleNotLandfills ideas: #BuyLocal, #Compost & more! Learn about what you can do to prevent #foodwaste➡️epa.gov/sustainable-ma
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📷upcycle example: You can transform empty cans or other containers into decorative hanging plant holders.
Any DIYers out there with other #upcycle examples? Please share! 🛠️✂️🎨🖌️
#AmericaRecyclesDay #ReduceReuseRecycle, epa.gov/recycle
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#Recycling your old electronics is easier than you may think! Check out some #eCycling ♻tips, at: epa.gov/recycle/electr
#AmericaRecycles #ReduceReuseRecycle
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We are proud to support the environmental programs of the Indian Nations in NY with ’s Indian Environmental General Assistance Program funds. Pictured here are our recent visits with the and Tonawanda Seneca Nation leaders to learn firsthand about their priorities.
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In honor of #NativeAmericanHertiageMonth, EPA is celebrating some of its Tribal achievements throughout the years. This year marks the 30th year anniversary of the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP), which funds tribes to build environmental program capacity.
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Today, is taking action to protect the people of St. Croix impacted by pollution.
Under the Clean Air Act, we are requiring the refinery on the island to take action to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
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📢EPA is taking action to protect St. Croix communities.
Today, announced the oil refinery on St. Croix must get a new clean air permit before it can operate.
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Microplastics-tiny size, big problem. Our team was spotted w/partners & sampling the Delaware River for #plasticpollution that hurts aquatic critters. Thru WaterPACT plastics are being redesigned to not hurt the🌎 More on trash free waters bit.ly/3UKEkrK
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📣 To celebrate #AmericaRecycles Week, remember - you can help close the loop by buying products made with recycled content. 💚♻
#ReduceReuseRecycle, #CircularEconomy, epa.gov/recycle
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From the Great Lakes in to Puget Sound in to Chesapeake Bay in , we’ve deployed $163 million to protect and restore treasured waterbodies across America.
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Many Indigenous people in the United States are more vulnerable to health and other impacts of #climatechange than the general population. Learn more about these challenges during Native American Heritage Month #NAHM at 's Climate Change site: epa.gov/climate-change
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Thank you to the residents of Jackson for joining me to discuss community-driven solutions.
All people in this country deserve clean drinking water, and that’s why is working to ensure this city has a sustainable water system for the mid- and long-terms.
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EPA is bringing folks together at the intersection of climate change and agriculture! 🌎🚜
These agricultural and rural leaders will provide insight on solutions to protect our environment and ensure a resilient food system.
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EPA is committed to ensuring the people of Jackson, Mississippi have safe, clean water in the near- and long-terms.
I’m joining this afternoon for a community roundtable to discuss federal, state, and local coordinated efforts.
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Are you guilty of tossing any of these in the trash? TOP 10 items that belong in the #recycling bin and not your trash can (or on the ground!) ♻️ #RecycleRight #AmericaRecyclesDay
More on recycling ➡️epa.gov/recycle/how-do
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We all know recycling is important, but did you know there's a right and wrong way to recycle?♻️ This #AmericaRecyclesDay learn the right way to recycle, and some surprising benefits of recycling (spoiler alert job creation is one).
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You CAN 🥫 🥫 🥫 #recycle more and #RecycleRight.
Metal cans are commonly accepted items for curbside recycling programs. No need to crush them. Crushed cans are more likely to be lost or mis-sorted at the #recycling facility.
#AmericaRecyclesDay, epa.gov/recycle
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Holiday travel is on the horizon, so let’s give our planet the gift of sustainability! 🎁 ♻️
Check out our website to learn more about what you can and can’t recycle. #AmericaRecyclesDay
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📢 is investing $100K in 2 air & groundwater sampling projects in Salinas & Guayama, Puerto Rico.
Regional Administrator Lisa Garcia visited the community recently to continue discussions + provide support promised during 's #JourneyToJustice tour.
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Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA has already invested $5.5 billion into American communities to modernize our infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, and combat the climate crisis.
Today we’re celebrating one year of this historic law!
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📣 Happy #AmericaRecyclesDay! ♻💚
#Recycling keeps our lands beautiful & safe, and our economy secure & growing. 🌅
See how you can contribute at:
epa.gov/recyclingstrat
#ReduceReuseRecycle #CircularEconomy
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📢 Tomorrow is #AmericaRecyclesDay! ♻ -- A great opportunity to be mindful of the amount of waste we produce at home and at work. 🤔
Stay tuned for #ReduceReuseRecycle tips throughout the week
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I’m heading back to Jackson, Mississippi tomorrow for my 4th visit in a year to continue engaging with local officials and community members.
EPA is committed to ensuring a safe, reliable water system for the people of Jackson — and doing so arm in arm with the community.
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Congrats to on their $200,000 EPA award to advance understanding of how existing anaerobic digestion capacity at pulp & paper mills can be leveraged to treat campus food waste and reduce greenhouse gases caused by its decomposition.
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Today is Water Day at #COP27! This week we’ll be sharing how the #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw is investing in America’s water resources, in honor of its first anniversary. Follow along for updates!
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EPA to regulate methane leaks from oil and gas to fight climate change
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Today at #COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, we announced our proposed standards to cut methane pollution.
These stronger standards would significantly reduce methane emissions – one of the biggest drivers of climate change – and protect communities.
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Meet Coast Guard #veteran Carol Baillie 🇺🇸
While assigned to the USCG Atlantic Strike Team, Carol deployed to #Superfund sites assisting EPA On-Scene Coordinators. This sparked her passion and drive to become a scientist at EPA. Thank you for your service, Carol!
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Meet Marine Corps #veteran Sam Horowitz 🇺🇸
During his time in the #MarineCorps, Sam learned Arabic and worked as a Signal Intelligence Officer. With a background in international law and human rights law, he is now an Honor Attorney for .
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