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Composting on Farms in Montgomery County: Testimony on ZTA 20-04
On December 1, the Montgomery County Council held a hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 20-04, a bill to increase the amount of organic waste that farms can bring in from off-site for composting or mulching. While this is a small piece of the zero waste puzzle, measures like this across Maryland will help keep organic waste out of landfills and incinerators, sequester carbon and build healthy soils, and even help support Maryland's agricultural economy. Here is our testimony in support of ZTA 20-04:
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December 1, 2020
Dear Montgomery County Council,
On behalf of Clean Water Action’s
Skip the Stuff in New Jersey
Restaurants should only provide single-use cutlery and condiments if requested by customers and should use reusables for dine-in.
Chemical Recycling Proposed in Howard County
In the heart of Howard County, Maryland, the W.R. Grace facility in Columbia has proposed an expansion to incorporate plastic “chemical recycling” into its operations. While the term “chemical recycling” may sound environmentally friendly, this process is essentially a form of trash incineration.
"Chemical Recycling" Isn't a Miracle Solution
Chemical recycling isn’t the miracle solution the plastics industry claims it to be. It’s a scam, a bad investment, and it’s toxic – both to our environment and our communities.
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