MD Bottle Bill

Examiner Editorial

2007-03-23T15:07:00.000-05:00

http://www.examiner.com/a-634671~Steven_Soifer__Maryland_legislature_must_pass_bottle_deposit_bill.htmlSteven Soifer: Maryland legislature must pass bottle deposit bill (AP)A container deposit law would spur Maryland’s recycling.

An open letter to Bottle Bill Supporters

2007-03-21T16:39:00.000-05:00

Hello Bottle Bill Supporters!!!!!!! So, we have good news and bad news. I guess we will get the disappointing news out of the way first...HB 839 died in an Environmental Matters sub-committee last week. We are trying to find out details and will send out an email if we find out anything useful. The good news is that many legislators, citizens and organizations are extremely motivated to

Thoughts on 839

2007-03-15T16:48:00.000-05:00

So at the hearing on 3/7 we heard somne interesting thoughts we thought we'd share and if neccesary clarify with you.Commissioner Lennie Thompson from Frederick County brought up some interesting points before the hearing. Commissioner Thompson is a Republican Commissioner who came down to Annapolis to testify on the bill. He told us that people should not be surprised that true Conservatives (

CURB Update!!!

2007-03-13T12:12:00.000-05:00

Hello!!! The hearing for the bottle bill was on March 7th and went fairly well. Thanks to all who came in support!!!! We had a lot of opponents, which we expected, who made a few valid arguments and a lot of false arguments. Now that the hearing is over our work really begins. We must refute the false arguments and get HB 839 out of the Environmental Matters Committee. This involves

Keeping in the media!!!

2007-03-10T16:34:00.000-05:00

Here's a great picture that was in The Sun today of some members of CURB attempting to speak to Mayor Sheila Dixon about the Bottle Bill. Unfortunately, the Mayor decided to start the press conference 20 minutes early and by the time we got there, the Mayor had left. Good picture thoughhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-dayinpics0310,0,7105735.photogallery?coll=

Onward!!!

2007-03-09T16:02:00.000-05:00

We'll be giving you more details within the next couple days of things you can do, but one thing you can do right now is goto http://www.petitiononline.com/mdbottle/petition.html and sign the petition! It's quick, easy , fun and educational!!!

Apparently a deposit isn't just for beverage containers...

2007-03-08T10:49:00.000-05:00

The Nickel-Bag Offense Starting next week, IKEA will charge customers five cents for every plastic bag they take home and encourage a third option to the old 'paper or plastic' conundrum: bring your own. By Brian Braiker Newsweek March 7, 2007 March 7, 2007 - Apparently BYOB translates a little differently in Sweden. At least for IKEA, the privately held assemble-it-yourself furniture

DAY ZERO

2007-03-07T22:09:00.000-05:00

WOW!!! Today was incredible! Shame you weren't there! Even in the snow we had over 15 people turnout for a full day's activity! First we went to the house gallery to watch the House of Delegates proceedings and were recognized by Delegate Todd Schuler (8) recognized us in our matching blue t-shirts and green buttons (pictures to come later). The we went around the House to meet with many

DAY 1

2007-03-06T16:03:00.000-05:00

I know what you're thinking. You're looking at the weather report for tomorrow, or dreading going into work, or class and thinking "If only I could go to Annapolis and help the city, State and planet. I could get out of school/work that way! It's a shame I didn't reserve for the Bottle Bill lobbying day, because that's a cause I truly believe in..."WELL, YOU'RE IN LUCK!You can still come, in fact

Yet Another Article

2007-03-06T09:20:00.000-05:00

This one from the Maryland Daily Recordhttp://www.mddailyrecord.com/article.cfm?id=638&type=UTTMBill deposits strong reactions ANDY ROSEN Daily Record Business Writer March 5, 2007 6:44 PM The first effort to add Maryland to the list of 11 states that require deposits on beverage containers since the 1980s is eliciting strong reaction from the groups that believe it will help keep

DAY 2

2007-03-05T16:19:00.000-05:00

As we get closer and closer to the hearing date, there seems to be more and more letters coming out in support of the Bottle bill. Check out this one in the Baltimore Examiner:http://www.examiner.com/a-599994~Letters__March_5__2007.htmlHammen’s bill is great way to clean up stateIt was great to see Del. Peter Hammen, D-Baltimore City, sponsor a necessary bottle bill for the state of Maryland (“

Day Three

2007-03-04T14:57:00.000-05:00

That's right! This is B minus three, just three days left until HB 839 - The Bottle Bill is heard in front of the environmental matters committee. Wondering how to get involved? Well, good news, there's still time!This Wednesday CURB will be going down to meet with our legislators and would love to have you come with us! We are meeting at 9:30 in Lawyers Mall (right in front of the State House).

And the support keeps coming!

2007-03-01T08:53:00.000-05:00

In a response to the letters from Tom Sequella of the Maryland Retailers Association concerning the bottle bill, a letter to the editor was posted in today's Gazette:http://www.gazette.net/stories/030107/fredlet193924_32325.shtmlAs a resident of Frederick County, and a much larger global community, I am delighted to see that Commissioner John ‘‘Lennie” Thompson Jr. is supporting the bottle bill

1 week...1 day

2007-02-27T16:12:00.000-05:00

Hey all,Things here at CURB are going into overdrive as we're getting ready for our BIG day of action in Annapolis next Wednesday (3/7) and hope that you can join us (with friends!)We'll be meeting at 9:30 at Lawyers Mall (right outside the State House) and moving from there. If you want to come please email us at mdbottlebill@gmail.com with your legislative district. If you can't make it to the

We love the Baltimore City Council

2007-02-26T23:20:00.000-05:00

Overlooked tonight in the City Council among all the hubbub about new Council members, and a smoking ban passing was an overlooked resolution. 07-0260R introduced by James Kraft which is:In Support of State Legislation - House Bill 839 - Environment - Recycling - Bottle Deposits, Returns, and Refunds FOR the purpose of supporting this legislation that would require bottle deposits, returns,

1.5 WEEKS!!!

2007-02-24T23:36:00.000-05:00

You eating?You sleeping?WHO HAS TIME?!?!There's so much to do and so little time! We will be getting out all the details for our day of action on the 7th, but what you have to know is to take off, get your walking shoes on and get ready to know your legislators!!! We here at CURB are uber-pumped about this hearing and hope that you will be able to join us at this step to change Maryland for the

It's coming!!!

2007-02-22T13:42:00.000-05:00

Time's closing fast to the day of the BIG BOTTLE BILL BREAKOUT! I'm talking of course about March 7th, the day when the Environmental Matters Committee in the House of Delegates will be hearing the bottle bill, and seeing the sort of tremendous impact it can bring to our state. I hear you all wondering the same thing "what can I do to help? I've already contacted my legislator but I want to do

A beloved bill

2007-02-21T16:16:00.000-05:00

One common statement you will be hearing from people against the Bottle Bill (HB 839) in the upcoming weeks are statements such as"A bottle bill is so outdated""Maybe in the '70's a Bottle Bill was effective, but now forget about it)"Bottle Bills will be no help within our current market""People in States WITH bottle bills aren't big fans of them..."etc etc etcUnfortunately, they're incorrect.

Email Update

2007-02-20T15:01:00.000-05:00

Hello Bottle Bill Supporters! The bottle bill, now known as HB 839, has been introduced!!!!! The hearing for the bill is scheduled for March 7th at 1:00p.m. We are busy planning an event around the hearing and will keep you updated with details soon. What you can do to help: -write your legislators an email or letter either thanking them or asking them for their support (find your

So you want to contact your legislators

2007-02-19T15:15:00.000-05:00

I know, I know...you want to contact your Senators and Delegates but don't know how to. Well, good news! The friendly folks from CURB are here to help!First, the simplest way to discover who represents you in the Maryland General Assembly (MGA) is to go the MDArchives run website mdelect.net and type in your address and city and the information will pop up with the name of the Senators and

Contact your legislators!!!

2007-02-17T19:37:00.000-05:00

As you already know, the hearing for the bottle bill is March 7th. Turnout for the hearing is tremendously important, but even more important (or at least equally) is to contact you legislators and let them know you support the bottle bill (HB 839)Especially key are the legislators on the Environmental Matters committee which are :Appointed by House Speaker:Maggie McIntosh (District 43), Chair (

Aren't partners great?

2007-02-16T16:21:00.000-05:00

So you've seen us mention bottlebill.org plenty for its great resources, but now we love them even more. We have lately been working with Pat Franklin (of the Container Recycling Institute) preparing for the day of the hearing (March 7th) and were delighted to see our own link on the bottle bill page at http://bottlebill.org/legislation/campaigns/md.htmTHANKS PAT!!!As you will see, as we get

MORE PRESS

2007-02-14T11:13:00.000-05:00

Things are heating up and as we get more press clippings we'll keep posting them. Here's one from today's Baltimore Examiner:http://www.examiner.com/a-564407~Bill_targets_Inner_Harbor_litter_problem.html Bill targets Inner Harbor litter problem (Karl B. Hille/Baltimore Examiner)

WE HAVE A HEARING DATE!

2007-02-13T11:40:00.001-05:00

The hearing for the bottle bill has been scheduled for March 7th at 1:00 p.m. We are in the process of planning a rally before the hearing. Details to follow shortly! Mark your calendars!!! See you in Annapolis!!!

THE BOTTLE BILL IS REALLY A BILL!

2007-02-13T11:39:00.000-05:00

HB 839 was introduced on Friday!!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Delegate Pete Hammen, and to the 17 co-sponsors who signed onto the bill including Delegate Todd Schuler who has been a tremendous leader on this issue!!!! If you haven’t already, please contact your representatives to inform them that you want

An old profile

2007-02-01T11:40:00.000-05:00

This is an old profile of new Delegates from Baltimore County which was in the Baltimore Examiner. That being said, Delegate Todd Schuler's response is worth noting. A Big supporter of the Bottle Bill (and our first ally), here's his profileBALTIMORE - The following are brief profiles of the new state delegates from Baltimore County.Name: Todd Schuler, DemocratDistrict: 8Age: 29Occupation:

And the noise gets louder

2007-02-01T09:54:00.000-05:00

Check out this article from the Gazette. Apparently, Frederick County Commissioner John ‘‘Lennie” Thompson Jr. (R) supports the bottle bill. Several local jurisdictions in Maryland have considered a bottle bill and a statewide bill does achieve their goals!http://www.gazette.net/stories/020107/frednew205039_32324.shtmlAlso, the bill will be coming soon...are you ready?!?!?

A letter to Bottle Bill Supporters

2007-01-24T13:16:00.001-05:00

Hello Bottle Bill Supporters! Happy New Year! We have been busy finalizing details, and meeting with legislators to ensure that the bottle bill is comprehensive and works well for everyone involved. The legislative session has begun and the bill will be introduced in a couple of short weeks. We will keep you updated with details. Also, if you visit the blog http://

Oh...the intensity is growing

2007-01-23T10:41:00.001-05:00

Check out this article in the Gazettehttp://gazette.net/stories/011907/businew190005_32023.shtml

THE DETAILS ON THE PATH TO INTRODUCE A BOTTLE BILL

2007-01-18T16:16:00.000-05:00

Remember the old Schoolhouse Rock song “I’m just a bill”? Well it has been just like that, except a lot more complicated and our bill doesn’t speak, or sing. After drafting our original bill, we approached Todd Schuler, a new Delegate from the 8th District about sponsoring the bill. We approached Delegate Schuler for two reasons: 1) He seemed like

So cool...

2007-01-18T15:47:00.000-05:00

Ever wonder what you can do with recycled bottles? Well, just about everything, this is just one example!

So you want to pass a bottle bill your state……..

2007-01-16T11:36:00.000-05:00

As many people know by now there is an extensive effort to pass a bottle bill in Maryland this up coming legislation year. Among some of the states that currently have a bottle bill include California, Connecticut, Maine, Iowa, New York and Vermont to name a few. We hope that this year Maryland can join the group of states that have already made it a point to make recycling a top priority. <

General Assembly Schedule

2007-01-11T14:54:00.001-05:00

Just FYI...The Maryland General Assembly convened on January 10, 2007 at 10:00 AM and runs for ninety days.The Website is mlis.state.md.us

General Assembly Schedule

2007-01-11T14:54:00.000-05:00

Just FYI...The Maryland General Assembly convened on January 10, 2007 at 10:00 AM and runs for ninety days.The Website is mlis.state.md.us

Happy New Year!!!

2007-01-11T12:44:00.000-05:00

Making Positive ChangeHappy New Year!Yesterday marked the first day of the Maryland General Assembly 2007 session. We have been working hard on finalizing the draft of the bottle bill and will be prepared to introduce it very shortly.We will keep you updated on progress and actions needed as the session unfolds. Please keep in mind that after the bottle bill is introduced, we will need a lot of

Viewing Review

2006-12-04T14:18:00.000-05:00

WOW!!!!Talk about turnout!!! This past Friday night, (December 1, 2006) over 100 people showed up at the UMB SSW to watch a free screening of Al Gore's acclaimed documentary "An Inconvenient Truth". Before the movie though, we were given a special treat with speeches by Sam Hopkins of the Environmental Group CCAN (Chesapeake Climate Action Network), CURB's own Jen Will, who talked about what a

Beginning

2006-11-20T15:19:00.000-05:00

Hey All,Welcome to the blog and official update site for the fight to gain a bottle bill in Maryland during the 2007 Maryland General Assembly Session. For now, just know that on Friday night, December 1st at 6PM there will be a free showing of Al Gore's acclaimed documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" in the School of Social Work Auditorium. The school is located at 525 Redwood St, in Baltimore, MD