Maryland Blog Posts

SB0412/HB0084: Right to Repair, and why this matters for the environment

February 1, 2021

Today, the Senate Finance Committee is holding a hearing on SB0412; last week, the House Economic Matters Committee held a hearing on its parallel bill, HB0084.

Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve at sunrise

62 Organizations Sign On to Protect MoCo's Ag Reserve

January 25, 2021

62 environmental, land preservation, food security, and agricultural groups - alongside 137 individuals - have signed on to this letter demanding that the Montgomery County Council amend ZTA 20

MOM's Organic Market Testifies why Burning Trash is Not Recycling

January 22, 2021

A huge thank you to Alexandra DySard of MOM's Organic Market who testified in support of SB304, which removes trash incineration from Maryland's recycling code, and shared their story

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Burning Trash isn't Recycling: Testimony on SB304

January 22, 2021

A statement to the Maryland's Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee in support of SB304 to make it clear that burning trash and using ash is not recycling.

Rooftop solar panel. photo: istock.com

Building Solar on Roofs: Testimony on SB330

January 22, 2021

SB330: State-Funded Construction and Major Renovations Projects - Solar Panels - Requireme

Maryland Compost Advocacy Coalition

January 19, 2021

The Maryland Compost Advocacy Coalition is made up of individual advocates and representatives of Maryland groups as well as national public interest organizations.