On January 31, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the world’s most widely…
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Several States Mark America Recycles Day
Many ECOS members observed America Recycles Day on November 15 by encouraging the public to reduce, reuse, and recycle. America Recycles Day, created by the National Recycling Coalition in 1997,…
Maryland Proposes Water Quality Trading Program Regulations
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has proposed regulations to establish the Maryland Water Quality Trading Program, a voluntary program that would establish a marketplace for private sector participation…
Nine Eastern States Unveil Proposed Climate Pact
On August 23, nine eastern states announced a landmark bipartisan agreement to slash greenhouse gas emissions across the region by 65 percent by 2030 and promote growth of the green…
Eleven States Sue U.S. EPA over Delay on Accidental Release Prevention Rules
On July 24, Attorneys General from 11 states (Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington) signed and filed a lawsuit that claims…
Maryland Legislature Bans Lead and Mercury Wheel Weights
In its 2017 regular session this month, the Maryland Legislature passed a bill prohibiting the use of wheel weights containing certain amounts of lead or mercury in vehicles. House Bill 66…
Maryland Businesses, Organizations Save Big in MDE Green Registry
According to the Green Registry administered by the Maryland Department of Environment, members reported saving over $102 million annually by applying sustainable business practices. The Green Registry serves as an…
Maryland SRF Supports Wind Turbine at WWTP
Crisfield, Maryland, a small, economically-disadvantaged city on the Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is combining CWSRF and other funding to design and construct a wind turbine at their wastewater treatment plant. The…
Maryland SRF Supports Wind Turbine at WWTP
Crisfield, Maryland, a small, economically-disadvantaged city on the Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is combining CWSRF and other funding to design and construct a wind turbine at their wastewater treatment plant. The…
Maryland Governor Signs Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act
In early April, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed into law SB 323, the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act, mandating a statewide gas emission reduction of 40 percent from 2006 levels…
