Maryland’s first packaging producer responsibility regulations are open for public comment now! Trash Free Maryland is working with our coalition of environmental organizations to ensure that Maryland’s new extended producer responsibility for packaging program regulations and guidance support the legislature’s intent that the program minimize environmental and human health harms from packaging and reduce packaging - especially plastic packaging - at the source.

The results are in for the South Baltimore Brewery District Cleanup! 40+ incredible volunteers braved the chilly morning air to make a difference. The data collected will help drive policies that stop litter at the source. Donate to turn cleanups into change!

With the expected tripling of plastic production by the year 2060 and local governments in Maryland facing shortages effecting trash removal services, your support is needed more than ever. Maryland has a unique position when it comes to trash and litter pollution policies and we have the solution. Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging!

There is a lots of ways to continue to celebrate Black History in Maryland even after Black History Month! We must continue to educate ourselves on the systemic racism that is apparent and pervasive in the trash and litter world, and continue to work toward environmental justice for all.

Extended Producer Responsibility, Plastic Bag Bans, and Momentum in Maryland, the United States, and across the Globe.