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GRANTS HELP EXPAND STATE'S COMPOSTING INFRASTRUCTURE
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BioCycle
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June 1, 2008
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Copyright informationCopyright J.G. Press Inc. Jun 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Katherine McGinty, Secretary of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection, announced a total of $400,000 in Compost Infrastructure Development grants for 2008. "By diverting useful materials from landfills, we can create jobs and save money," said McGinty. "Organic waste such as food, grass clippings and brush account for more than onethird of all trash. These grants provide incentives for businesses to find value in these organic materials."
Grant applications will be accepted until July 18 and are available at www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: Compost. Up to $100,000/grant will be awarded. ...