New Mayor, New Momentum 

ByJenn Aiosa

This winter, I had the honor of serving on Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s Transition Committee on Environment and Sustainability. This committee was comprised of leaders from across Baltimore working on issues related to solid waste reduction, climate change mitigation, renewable energy, healthy food access and water – drinking water, waste water, stormwater, and the health of our waterways.   It was an intense, and…

Baltimore’s Bag Ban: What Will It Do? What’s Next?
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Baltimore’s Bag Ban: What Will It Do? What’s Next?

ByTaylor Smith-Hams

Eight attempts at a Baltimore plastic bag ban have come and gone since 2006. Today, nine times proved to be the charm.  This morning, Mayor Jack Young signed the Comprehensive Bag Reduction Bill into law. The signing drew dozens of advocates, city officials, press, and community members together.  In Baltimore, plastic bags are everywhere. They…