Daily Choices Stories

Bringing Happy, Healthy Homes to Residents in Properties Developed by MHP

This summer, Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) is collaborating with Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on a project called “Happy, Healthy Homes.” In partnership

Pike & Rose: A Sustainable Neighborhood in North Bethesda

Long gone is the Toys R Us with its sprawling parking lot and scattered shopping carts. In its place is a modern-day paradise, complete with

Meet Charlotte Aitken, DEP Team Energy’s Summer Intern

Sparking an Interest  I have always been a problem solver. In elementary school, I mediated arguments between my classmates; middle school taught me to problem-solve

Common utility billing questions for new solar homeowners

This article was originally published in December 2016 by Ben Delman with Solar United Neighbors -- which is still relevant today, especially if you’re participating in Montgomery

2019 Storm Drain Art Contest Winners Announced!

2019 Storm Drain Art contest winners  Artist: Meera Barochia; Entry Title: Save the Bay; Category: Environment and Youth (for ages 16 and under only)   Artist:

Walking the Talk: An Interview with DEP’s Green Team Member, Barbara Fonseca

Environmental stewardship is central to Montgomery County's Department of Environmental Protection's mission.  Recognizing that our individual actions have a large collective impact, we each pledge

Naturepedic becomes first Global Organic Textile Standard certified company recognized by the County

When environmental engineer Barry Cik went to a baby store to buy a crib mattress for his first grandchild in 2003, he was concerned by

Team Green Tea's Goal: "Spill the Tea" about Food Waste

Team Green Tea's Journey down the memory lane It all started during the summer of 2018 with a visit to the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. 

Americorps Fellow brings green living initiatives to Montgomery Housing Partnership

At DEP, we truly believe that our partners are key to making Montgomery County as green as it can be. This “Partners in Energy” series

Congrats Poolesville! The town is now certified by Sustainable Maryland

The Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland announced that The Town of Poolesville was one of twelve Maryland municipalities honored at the Sustainable
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