I hope you and yours are doing well. I'm doing well, thanks to the Almighty. I'll be sharing tips and tidbits on how we can practice sustainability in our everyday life and be environmentally-responsible with my series called "My Green Maryland." For today, I'll be sharing some information about waste diversion in our beautiful state of Maryland.
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| Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson |
[1] Waste Diversion Goals of MDE
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) promotes and encourages waste diversion across the State of Maryland. Waste diversion combines both recycling and source reduction activities.
[2] MRA Goals
The Maryland Recycling Act (MRA) requires all Counties and Baltimore City to recycle 15% (populations under 150,000) or 20% (populations over 150,000) of the waste generated.
[3] Task of State Government
State government is required to recycle 20% of their solid waste. These rates increase to 20% or 35% for counties by December 31, 2015.
[4] Waste Management
Maryland established a voluntary waste diversion goal of 60%, and a voluntary recycling rate of 55% by 2020. The waste diversion goal is comprised of the recycling rate plus source reduction credits (maximum 5%) that Maryland Counties and Baltimore City earn through activities designed to reduce the amount of waste going to the waste stream.
[5] Collaboration With MDE
MDE works toward Maryland's waste diversion goals by partnering with Maryland's jurisdictions and the public and private sectors to develop markets for recyclable materials and by working with other State agencies to increase the volume of materials diverted from landfills.
[BONUS] Waste Management Pyramid
Ruby B. Johnson,
Your Miss Earth Maryland 2015
Continuing the legacy of beauty and responsibility
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