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Help Maryland Create a Wasted Food Reduction and Diversion Fund!
In Maryland, we've passed legislation to divert organic waste from landfills and incinerators, but the state government must do more to actually build composting infrastructure. Take action now to ask your state representatives to support the Wasted Food Reduction and Diversion Fund!
Comments on the Baltimore City FY27-32 Capital Improvement Program Kickoff
Today, just two months after local governments' Fiscal Year 2026 budgets were passed, the Baltimore City Planning Commission kicks off the planning process for the Fiscal Years 2027-2032 Capital Budget. So, we're starting now to advocate for capital infrastructure spending on Zero Waste infrastructure that Baltimore City needs to equitably and cost-effectively transition away from trash incineration. Read our comments below, and send a message to the Mayor and City Council today ! Thursday, August 28, 2025 Comments on the FY27-32 Capital Improvement Program Kickoff Dear members of the Planning
Back to School, Back to Zero Waste!
A new school year is the perfect time to build sustainable habits. At Clean Water Action, we’re working with schools and communities to cut down on plastic, promote composting, and move toward zero-waste, and we need your help to keep the momentum going!
HB141/SB23: The Transit Equity Act
Today, the Transit Equity Act has its hearing in the Senate, and tomorrow, in the House! This important legislation puts measures in place to ensure that Maryland transportation planning is more equitable, and prevent something like the 2015 cancelation of the Red Line project in Baltimore from ever happening again. We're proud to support this bill in collaboration with the Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition and as part of the Mid-Atlantic Justice Coalition. Please take a moment to email your representatives today in support of the bill, and read our testimony below! Testimony Supporting SB23
Testimony for SB229/HB184: On-Farm Composting
Small, local composting operations are a big part of the Zero Waste solution! That's why we're so excited to support SB229/ HB184, to promote the development of on-farm compost facilities. In collaboration with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Shore Rivers, we're also supporting amendments to make sure that these compost operations don't have unintended environmental consequences. Check out our testimony below! SB229/HB184: Environment – On–Farm Composting Facilities – Permit Exemption Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee / House Environment and Transportation
