Senior officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency were recently in the CNMI to help launch activities related to CNMI Zero Waste Week, to tour solid waste facilities, and to assess ongoing EPA-funded solid waste projects on Saipan and Tinian. The visit coincided with ongoing efforts to develop the CNMI’s Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Master Plan.
(Office of Planning & Development) — Last week, sustainability advocates across the CNMI celebrated America Recycles Day and CNMI Recycles Week. The week’s activities emphasized the CNMI’s continued commitment to