Maryland
Waste Audits in Higher Eduction: Takways from AASHE 2026
There was something especially fun about welcoming the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) to host their 2026 Expo & Conference in Baltimore, our hometown, and seeing so many people from across higher education come together in one place. There was a real sense of community in the room, with sustainability…
Read MoreEveryone at the Table: Takeaways from Maryland’s 2026 Food Summit
The Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) 2026 Maryland Food Summit, “Everyone at the Table: Participate. Connect. Nourish. Create.” wasn’t your typical conference. True to its name, the summit was designed around participation, rather than sitting through a day of traditional panels and presentations. The roughly 200 attendees joined one of 20 working groups, each…
Read MoreA major shift for medical waste disposal in Maryland.
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) announced October 1 that incinerator operations at Curtis Bay Energy’s South Baltimore facility will come to an end under a settlement between the company and the state. The settlement resolves a complaint involving multiple air pollution violations and includes a $600,000 civil penalty. Under the consent decree, the…
Read More3 Tips to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Sustainably
Valentine’s Day is all about honoring the ones we love, but it’s often overshadowed by mass-produced gifts like balloons, gift baskets, stuffed animals, and flowers that quickly lose their charm and end up in landfills. This year, why not embrace more sustainable, locally sourced alternatives? Here are three simple suggestions for a more meaningful celebration:…
Read MoreMaryland Business Recycling Report
In March 2024, Maryland took a major step toward better understanding commercial waste streams by launching the Maryland Annual Business Recycling Report. Managed by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), the report is due annually on March 1 and requires businesses to report on the waste and recycling they generated during the prior calendar…
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