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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

Clean Air, Stronger Communities: World Asthma Day 2025

June 4, 2025 | By Emma Weis

About 1 in 11 Massachusetts residents currently suffers from asthma, and 1.5 million Massachusetts residents still lack access to local air quality data.

Graphic design for MA's World Asthma Day

An evening of storytelling and collaboration helped further unite the community

Celebrating Another Successful Philadelphia Environmental Justice Summit!

May 28, 2025 | By Ahmad Almakky

An evening of storytelling and collaboration helped further unite the community

Testimony on Sewer Backups and the Sewage Onsite Support Program in Baltimore City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget

May 22, 2025 | By Jennifer Kunze

Last week, the Baltimore City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 city budget, and next week on Wednesday, the City Council will hold a workshop on the Department of Public Works's budget particularly. After two years of dragging its feet, the Baltimore Department of

A crowd of people rallying outside of Baltimore City Hall, with signs like "Pipes should work for people" and "sewage stinks"

A dozen people sit for dinner at a home, with a small film crew setting up equipment around the room.

Going Global

May 21, 2025 | By Avonna Starck

Last week a film crew from France was in Minnesota. Their goal was to gather information about Amara’s Law. They wanted to understand how Minnesota was able to pass such an impactful law while weaving in the personal stories of those of us who have worked to pass the law and have been impacted by PFAS in one way or another. Our state is setting an example for the world. France, Japan, England, Australia have all reached out to work with us and understand more about Amara’s Law. Now is not the time to slow down—we’re just getting started!

Testimony on Solid Waste Management and Zero Waste in Baltimore City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget

May 15, 2025 | By Jennifer Kunze

Today, the Baltimore City Council holds its annual public hearing on the Mayor's proposed budget, known as Taxpayers' Night. This proposed budget fails to invest in Zero Waste, and we're advocating that the City Council amend the budget to recognize the new revenue it includes that was demanded by

Pie chart of Baltimore City FY2026 Service 664: Waste Re-Use and Disposal spending, showing majority of funds going to incineration and landfilling

Testimony for the Baltimore City Payment in Lieu of Taxes Task Force

May 12, 2025 | By Jennifer Kunze

This morning, the Baltimore City Council is holding a hearing on Council Bill 25-0036, legislation to create a Baltimore City Payment in Lieu of Taxes Task Force. As Baltimore considers next year's budget and grapples with significant funding shortfalls, we need large institutions in the City to pay their fair share. Read our testimony and learn more about the bill:

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