âBags, wallet, keys and phoneâ are some new lyrics suggested for the old childrenâs exercise song âHead, Shoulders, Knees and Toesâ as Delaware moves to a plastic bags ban. The new words come from some creative folks at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to promote a broader and deeper ban on plastic bags that starts Friday, …
Carbon emissions goals released from Senate committee
A controversial bill setting Delawareâs goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions was released from the Senate Environment and Energy Committee Wednesday and will advance to the Senate floor for a vote. Senate Bill 305, the Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act, would require Delaware to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% before 2030 and by 90% before 2050. Opponents said the …
Total plastic bag ban begins July 1
Do you use reusable grocery store bags? Beginning July 1, you’ll have to choose between reusable and paper — and there won’t be any other options. Under Delawareâs 2019 plastic bag ban, stores were allowed to use the thicker 2.25 millimeter-thick plastic film bags, which were considered reusable under the law. Last June, the General Assembly enhanced the stateâs plastic …
NCCo touts upgraded sewer cleaning trucks
The Vactor 2100i recycles water while it cleans sewer lines. (New Castle County) Two new sewer cleaning trucks promise to save water, energy and time by recycling cleaning water, New Castle County says in a flyer accompanying its annual sewer bills. The new vehicles use hydraulic jets to dislodge debris, and they vacuum up debris and liquid from the …
Curbside residential EV charger bill released from House committee
A bill heard by the House Energy Committee Tuesday would require Dover, Wilmington and Newark to set up a permitting process for curbside residential EV chargers/Getty Images A bill released from the House Energy Committee Tuesday could soon require Delawareâs three largest cities to make it easier for residents to install personal electric vehicle charging stations. Senate Substitute 1 for …
Ărstedâs Skipjack 2 offshore wind project given the green light
Photo courtesy of Ărsted. The Maryland Public Service Commission has selected Danish multinational power company Ărstedâs Skipjack Wind 2 for a 20-year Offshore Renewable Energy Credit. Skipjack Wind 2 is an 846-megawatt offshore turbine project that aims to power approximately 250,000 homes in the Delmarva region with clean energy. Though the energy produced will mostly go to other states, Delaware …
Startup aims to help firms, nonprofits with sustainability
Early clients of Green Street USA include a zoo, a school, a law firm, a construction firm and several retailers.