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Clean Water Waves | In The News, April 2023
Our work to protect clean water across the country often makes the news. Clean Water Waves highlights recent articles featuring our staff speaking on their areas of activism and expertise.
Expanding On-Farm Compost
A critical piece missing in Maryland’s effort to divert food waste from landfills and incinerators is the capacity to compost food scraps.
Diversion out of Landfills and Incinerators
Maryland legislation passed in 2021 requiring large food waste generators to divert away from landfills and incinerators and towards a list of zero waste strategies including composting, donating serviceable food, and using for agricultural purposes.
The Reality of Reusable Plastics
The “correct” use of melamine foodware requires that the dish not be heated above 160 degrees. When food is served on melamine plates there is relatively low cross contamination from the plate to the food. However, once you put that plate in the microwave, you’re immediately pushing past that safety zone.
Testimony for SB229, On-Farm Composting
SB229: Environment – On–Farm Composting Facilities – Permit Exemption House Environment and Transportation Committee March 30, 2022
Positon: Favorable
Dear Chairman Barve and Members of the Committee,
Clean Water Action supports SB229 to expand the footprint of on-farm compost facilities, and we appreciate the amendments that Senator Gallion and Delegate Shetty agreed to which strengthen the entire on-farm compost permit.
The legislation looks a little different than HB184 did when your committee heard it in early 2022. The Senate Amendments:
Added the reporting and 24-hour hour window to