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    Fashion Forward: Fabric Recycling and Reuse this Spring

    During your spring cleaning this year, EPA’s Green Team hopes you will consider the four Rs and contemplate the impact your shopping habits have on the environment.

    • Date: April 20, 2023
    • By: ELN Green Team
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    5 Ways EPA is Protecting People and the Planet

    These past few months, EPA has moved further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for all.

    • Date: April 18, 2023
    • By: Michael Regan
  • Paddy Run Stream

    Bringing a Local Stream Back to Life

    When we start with clean water, we instantly reduce the amount of nutrients reaching larger bodies of water. Paddy Run may be small, but the smallest streams often have the biggest impact.

    • Date: April 13, 2023
    • By: Christine Gonnelli
  • Radhika Fox at Springfield, MA WIFIA Event

    Revitalizing Water Infrastructure: Rolling toward safer water for communities

    EPA’s WIFIA financing provides billions of dollars in credit assistance and creating local jobs while saving ratepayers and communities money. If you are interested in a WIFIA loan, you can submit a letter of interest to EPA at any time.

    • Date: April 11, 2023
    • By: Jorianne Jernberg
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