New Environment Director Meets with Zero Waste Montgomery Leaders
On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, ZWMC members, Amy Maron and Susan Eisendrath, along with members of the Climate Coalition of Montgomery County, met with the new DEP Director, Jon Monger. Monger comes to the County after having served in senior positions at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Biden and Obama Administrations. Monger stated […]
October is Zero Waste Month! What does that Mean to Me?
We’re all familiar with the 3 R’s from grade school: Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic. Now it’s time for each of us to commit to adding 4 “new” R’s: Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Why should we care? In 2020, the latest year we have data, our county threw away over 490,000,000 pounds (245,000+ tons) of […]
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Where Does Our Trash Come From & Where Does It Go?
Why Should it Matter Where I Toss my Food Scraps In 2020, the latest year for which there is data, Montgomery County residents, government and businesses threw away 196 million pounds (98,000 tons) of food. As the graphic above shows, only a small portion is getting composted by the county! Adding in non-recyclable paper, much […]
What Are The Best Actions I Can Take To Limit Food Waste?
We can all make a difference, and each even seemingly small change can add up to a big impact. 1. Better Food Planning: The smartest solution is to prevent food from being wasted in the first place. Sometimes this may be easier said than done. It requires time to plan menus and prepare them, a […]
ZWMC News: Reviewing the Role of the Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority
ZWMC Member Lauren Greenberger testified on HB 161 before the Maryland General Assembly to have the Department of Legislative Services review the functions of the Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority. The legislation passed in 2023 and the review is under way. Lauren’s testimony begins around 1:37. To learn more about the Authority and its role […]