Waste Reduction Stories

Recycle Right: CFLs Contain Mercury

The Recycle Right—CFLs Contain Mercury campaign is focused on educating the public about how and why to recycle the lightbulbs that contain mercury. CFLs use

Become a Summer County Climate Intern!

Montgomery County Executive's Office Summer Climate Internship (Hybrid) About the Internship Montgomery County, Maryland, is at the forefront of local climate action. Through its Climate

Montgomery County Expands Curbside Recycling to Include Electronics and Household Batteries

Montgomery County is expanding its curbside recycling program! The County now collects electronics and household batteries, making it easier for residents to recycle these materials

Valentines Day With a Sprinkle of “Gift Outside the Box”

Gifting Outside the Box isn't just a campaign for the holidays, it can be a year-round goal. How can you be environmentally friendly while celebrating

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle During the Holidays (and Every Day!)

As the holiday season kicks into full gear, many of us find ourselves in the midst of festive celebrations, shopping for gifts, and planning meals.

Be a Zero Hero! – Protecting The Chesapeake One Plastic Bag at a Time

Be a Zero Hero! - Protecting the Chesapeake One Plastic Bag at a Time Written by the Zero Hero Team of the CAPA-MC Growing &

3500 Students, 19 Schools, and Lots of Litter!

3500 Students, 19 Schools and Lots of Litter! 550 students at East Silver Spring Elementary School participated in a cleanup on May 3rd.   Between

The Islamic Center of Potomac Promotes Composting with Hands on Action (and a Game!)

The Islamic Center of Potomac Green Team Promotes Composting with Hands on Action (and a Game!) Blog written by The Islamic Center of Potomac.  The

Join the Solid Waste Advisory Committee!

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection's Recycling and Resource Management Division is looking for volunteers of diverse backgrounds, professions, genders, geography, disabilities, ethnicities, and

Being Part of the Solution

This blog post is from the Food Justice DMV Facebook post February 7, 2024. Read the original post here. Images and content from Food Justice DMV.
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