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Tell the Baltimore City Council and Mayor Scott to invest in Zero Waste!

June 4, 2025 | By Jennifer Kunze

For Baltimore City to build an effective and equitable transition away from incinerating our trash by 2030, we need to be investing serious money in Zero Waste infrastructure, now. But Mayor Scott’s proposed budget doesn’t do that - and last week, we learned more. Contact Mayor Scott and your

Maryland's Current Salt Practices (and lessons from other states)

September 29, 2021 | By Tiffany Bui

Unfortunately, only a few states have policies regarding the recovery and disposal of road salt. This post delves into Maryland salt management practices compared to those in other states.

An image showing Maryland's changing salt practices

Road salt ends up in Minnesota lakes and rivers. Photo: flickr.com/mango_sparrow (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Environmental Effects of Salt

September 29, 2021 | By Tiffany Bui

While it is possible for salt levels to stabilize in freshwater systems, this will take decades of stabilized and reduced road salt usage. This problem will only grow more difficult to fix if action is not taken.

How Salt Gets in the Environment

September 29, 2021 | By Emily Ranson and Tiffany Bui

Human inputs of salt increase concentrations far beyond naturally occurring levels, threatening ecosystem balance. While salt can enter the environment through many different activities, road salt usage is the most significant contributor to salt pollution.

Donna Kuzemchak has served on the Board of Aldermen 1998-2009, and again over the past