by Carol Blattau | Feb 10, 2021 | Legislative / Regulatory, Webinars
What is EPR? In brief, EPR, also known as Product Stewardship, places responsibility for end-of-life product management on producers and other companies involved in the product chain while encouraging design changes that make products more recyclable. Sounds good, but... 
by Carol Blattau | Jan 29, 2021 | Legislative / Regulatory
The Maryland General Assembly is back in session for 2021 and the MRN Legislative Action Committee, led by Chaz Miller, has already jumped into action. Rounding out the committee are Michele Blair, Phil Bresee, Melissa Filiaggi, Lisa Kardell, Richard Keller, Maria... 
by Carol Blattau | Jan 21, 2021 | Legislative / Regulatory
Making Maryland “Open for Recycling Business” On January 15, 2021, MRN board members Chaz Miller and Richard Keller, Baltimore County’s Acting Recycling and Waste Prevention Manager, testified at the House Environment and Transportation Committee hearing... 
by Carol Blattau | Dec 18, 2020 | News, Webinars
The financial impact of Covid-19 will undoubtedly be felt through 2021 as state, county and municipal budgets feel the pinch of declining revenues. At the same time, our citizens will continue to expect to recycle via curbside or drop-off without interruption. Given... 
by Carol Blattau | Nov 23, 2020 | News
Every year, in conjunction with America Recycles Day, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) hosts a sculpture contest for high school students challenging them to create works of art using recycled and reusable materials as a solution to waste reduction....