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Article: On Earth Day, Solid Waste Industry Reaffirms Commitment to Environmental Innovation.
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- April 22, 2009
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Investments in Technology Reduce Emissions, Create Renewable Sources of Energy, Says NSWMA
WASHINGTON -- As America celebrates the 39th annual Earth Day, the nation's solid waste industry says it plans to continue investing hundreds of millions of dollars over the next decade to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, create additional renewable sources of energy to reduce America's dependence on fossil fuels, and continue expanding the amount of recyclables that it processes.
"The solid waste industry has long moved beyond simply collecting trash. We are leaders in responding to the most pressing environmental concerns of the day, including ...