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A Lot Happens in 50 Years

January 20, 2022 | By Bob Wendelgass
You’ve probably seen the photos or heard the stories about rivers that caught on fire, smog that was thick enough to choke on, “dead” lakes like Lake Erie, and polluters able to do whatever they wanted to with no accountability. It all seemed so “normal”. And it was, until some people decided to speak up and do something.
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Image: A Clean Water Action Rally in the 80s side by side with a Rally in the 2010s

Set Your Year Off Right: 17 Zero-Waste and Minimalist Tips for Decluttering Your Home

January 19, 2022 | By Grace Lee
There’s no a better time than the beginning of the year to make a change in your home. Setting the intention to declutter and create a more sustainable and zero-waste home is a great goal to start off your year. It can seem overwhelming to begin your minimalist journey. But don’t worry, we’ve reached out to the experts across the US and Canada so you can kick start the year by making your home more sustainable!
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What I told EPA About Protecting Streams and Wetlands

January 14, 2022 | By Jennifer Peters
This winter the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a series of listening sessions about how it can it can strengthen protections for streams, wetlands, and sources of drinking water. Here's what I told EPA in January. Hello, I’m Jennifer Peters, National Water Programs Director at
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Expanding Composting in Frederick County

January 14, 2022 | By Jennifer Kunze
Great news for Zero Waste! Key City Compost, a company founded after Frederick County said no to a new incinerator, is growing and expanding their operations. This week, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved Key City Compost's new Site Plan, a key part of increasing the amount
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A compost pile at Prince George's County's compost facility.
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