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Iowa DNR Sustainable Materials Management initiative releases economic, environmental impact study reports

• 10/31/2024 1:38:00 PM
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The Iowa DNR’s Sustainable Materials Management initiative is announcing the results of three studies examining the environmental and economic impacts of recycling in the state.

DNR offers tips for sustainable gifting

• 12/15/2022 1:37:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The holiday season is a time for spending with family and friends and giving and receiving gifts. This is also the most waste-generated time of the year.

DNR to kick off waste sorts across state to learn more about landfill diversion goals

• 5/5/2022 2:55:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Over the next 12 weeks, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will conduct waste sorts across the state to learn more about how Iowans recycle and use their local landfills.

DNR to host second stakeholder meeting on Sustainable Materials Management

• 9/23/2021 10:04:00 AM
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DES MOINES -- The Iowa DNR will hold an online public meeting Sept. 30 with stakeholders to discuss how waste is generated and managed in Iowa. 

Volunteers needed for sustainable materials management subcommittees

• 5/6/2021 3:53:00 PM
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DES MOINES - The DNR is looking for Iowans and organizations to serve on subcommittees that will assist with the next phase of the Sustainable Materials Management Vision for Iowa project.

Input sought on sustainable materials management

• 3/4/2021 3:08:00 PM
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DES MOINES--DNR is gathering input and comment on a vision to conserve natural resources and protect the environment throughout a product’s life. Known as sustainable materials management (SMM), this approach emphasizes waste prevention throughout the lifecycle of manufacturing and distributing products.