By Mark Redsten, Executive Director MADISON — Every day trucks heaped with trash from neighboring states barrel over the Wisconsin border to dump trash, some of which pollutes our state’s land, air and water. After unloading garbage, they return to their home states, fill with yet more trash, and repeat the process. With nearly one
SB 107 would streamline recycling of computers, televisions and other toxic e-waste MADISON — Consumers are one step closer to having a convenient means of properly disposing of old computers, televisions, printers and other electronic waste (e-waste) containing toxic substances after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 107 today, a measure that would require electronics
Assembly Natural Resources Committee holds public hearings regarding e-waste, phosphorus reduction MADISON — It may soon be far easier for consumers to properly dispose of old computers, printers, and other electronic waste containing toxic substances after the Assembly Natural Resources Committee held public hearings today on Assembly Bill 278, a measure that would require electronic
Committee votes to increase tipping fee and restores funding to Clean Sweep program MADISON — The Joint Finance Committee today acted to create disincentive for neighboring states to dump trash in Wisconsin landfills by voting to significantly raise the tipping fee, a fee charged on a per-ton basis for dumping non-recycled waste in the state.
Committee votes to increase tipping fee and restores funding to Clean Sweep program MADISON — The Joint Finance Committee today acted to create disincentive for neighboring states to dump trash in Wisconsin landfills by voting to significantly raise the tipping fee, a fee charged on a per-ton basis for dumping non-recycled waste in the state.
New rate structure will encourage water conservation by incentivizing reduced water use WAUKESHA — Clean Wisconsin and the City of Waukesha Water Utility reached a formal agreement today that will readjust the municipality’s water rate structure to reward residents who conserve water. The new structure will encourage water conservation by increasing the per-gallon cost of
If Congress funds President Obama’s $475 million Great Lakes initiative MADISON — The people, businesses and communities of Wisconsin have much to gain if Congress funds a new $475 million Obama Administration initiative to restore the Great Lakes, conservation leaders said today. “President Obama’s budget includes a significant down payment on the multi-year effort to
Environmentalists, business owners, farmers and labor support wind siting reform at joint hearing MADISON — Representatives from environmental, business, farm, and labor organizations convened today in a joint legislative hearing held at the Capitol to encourage legislators to create jobs and improve outdoor air quality by passing sensible standards for permitting safe wind farms in
Broad spectrum of stakeholders outlines strong recommendations MINNEAPOLIS — Environmental groups, utilities, petroleum and manufacturing corporations working to advise the Midwestern Governors Association met today in Minneapolis and agreed on draft final recommendations for a Midwest cap and trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “This is an important package that will inform the federal
New report shows vast potential for energy savings and job growth MADISON — Wisconsin could save hundreds of millions of dollars and create over 7000 permanent jobs by investing in energy efficiency according to a draft report released yesterday by the Energy Center of Wisconsin. “This report demonstrates how energy efficiency programs can help put
