Glass Recycling in Livingston, MT

The city of Livingston, MT decided that glass going into the landfill was not an optimal situation. With the help of a Renewable Resource Grant from the Montana Department of Natural Resources, they were able to purchase a glass pulverizer to use for making their own cullet to use in public works projects. Click here to read an interview with Livingston’s Assistant Public Works Director.

This success story is one of 18 case studies recently documented in Montana Greening Local Government Case Studies (pdf) by the Peaks to Prairies P2 Information Center.

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EPA Region 8 States In cooperation with EPA Region 8 states, Peaks to Prairies encourages adoption of pollution prevention practices by citizens, small businesses, and local governments. The Center offers access to current information and contacts, encourages collaboration and leveraging of resources between programs, and builds information systems to enhance information dissemination.

Current P2 Projects in Region 8

Colorado: Medication Take-Back Pilot Project

Montana: Montana Ecostar Program; Lead by Example Sustainable Government Program

North Dakota: Pollution Prevention Program - Electronic Waste Recycling and Disposal Services Program; Take the Stairs Campaign

South Dakota: Hazardous Waste Program

Utah: Mercury and CFL Fact Sheet; UH2 - Utah Healthy Hospitals Initiative

Wyoming: P2 Site Visits; Voluntary Self-Audits

Recently Added Links and Information

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