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Plastic Bag Recycling is Back! Oct 1 – 31
Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Energy Action Month! Drop off your bags anytime in October. Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for … Continue reading
2017 Plastic Bag Recycling Results
In 2017, LaRC continued its participation with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners in collecting clean plastic bags and film for recycling. The recycling events occurred in observance of Earth Day in April and Energy Action Month in October. The donated material … Continue reading
Keeping the Drains Clear
Fats, oils, grease (F.O.G.) and chemicals can be easily found in everyday practices here at NASA LaRC and at your home. It is important to ensure that these items are handled and disposed of properly so that they are never … Continue reading
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Tagged chemicals, drains, environment, environmental, fats, grease, MS4, oils, outreach, sewer, waste, water, water quality
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Plastic Bag Recycling is Back! Oct 23 – Nov 17
Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Energy Action Month (Oct.) and America Recycles Day (Nov. 15)! Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for … Continue reading
Energy Action Month Tour: Hampton-NASA Waste to Energy Facility (RECOUP)
Did you know that all of NASA Langley’s trash, as well as a significant percentage of the area’s municipal waste, is converted to steam that heats LaRC’s buildings and even runs some of our wind tunnels? When LaRC uses this … Continue reading
Erosion and Stormwater Management: Best Management Practices for Construction Sites
It’s important to prevent debris and sediment on construction sites from making its way into storm drains (also known as inlets). The water and debris that enter the storm drains do not get sent to a water plant for treatment … Continue reading
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Tagged chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, environment, environmental, MS4, nutrients, outreach, pollution, runoff, storm drain, stormwater, waste, water, water quality
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Clean the Bay Day 2017
Volunteers all over Virginia work by land and boat to give the Bay a massive spring cleaning ever year. Twenty-nine years strong, Clean the Bay Day is a true Virginian tradition and an annual opportunity for the whole family, office, group-anyone!- to … Continue reading
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Tagged action, bay, chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, cleanup, environment, environmental, event, local, MS4, natural resources, outreach, pollution, stormwater, waste, water, water quality, wildlife
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Know If You Need To Attend Waste Training 2017
During June, July, and August, the Standard Practice and Environmental Engineering Branch (SPEEB) will be providing its annual Waste Management/Spill Response Training. Want to help your building stay in compliance? One of the most common observations noted during Facility Environmental … Continue reading
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Tagged clean, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, event, outreach, plastic, pollution, recycling, spill, training, waste, water
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Dumpster Management: Preventing Water Pollution
Dumpsters can be a major source of stormwater pollution if they are not properly maintained, and this type of water pollution can often go unnoticed. However, there are many easy (and clean!) steps that can be taken to prevent pollution from … Continue reading
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Tagged bay, chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, cleanup, environment, environmental, MS4, pollution, runoff, storm drain, stormwater, waste, water, water quality
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Recycle Your Christmas Tree
When the holiday season is over and the needles start dropping from the Christmas tree, sending the tree to the landfill isn’t your only option. This year, consider reducing landfill contributions by recycling your pine decor. Here are a few … Continue reading
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Tagged conservation, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, green, local, natural resources, recycling, trees, waste, wildlife
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