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• Jerry Kickenson: "Commentary: Landfilling isn't ideal, but it's better than waste incineration for Montgomery - Maryland Matters"

  Jerry Kickenson argues that Montgomery County should close its waste incinerator rather than spend $356 million on upgrades. He contends that landfilling is preferable to incineration because closing the facility creates necessary incentives for long-term investment in recycling, composting, and advanced waste processing.

• "Demonstration on waste management to be held for students"

  Ramakrishna Mission's Swachh Mangaluru is organizing waste management demonstrations for students at material recovery facilities in Dakshina Kannada district. The initiative aims to provide hands-on experience in segregation and recycling, supported by local authorities and industry partners, to promote environmental protection among youth.

• "Don't Trash Your Pumpkins. Smash And Compost Them At These Chicago Sites"

  This piece outlines SCARCE's annual Pumpkin Smash initiative in Chicago, encouraging residents to compost leftover pumpkins rather than discarding them. It provides specific locations and times for drop-off events across the city, promoting environmental sustainability through community participation.