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Published On 5/20/2025
MRN has announced its slate for the 2025–2026 board of directors, with Kitty McIlroy returning as president. Michele Blair and Anthony Drury will also return, continuing in their roles as vice president and secretary/treasurer.
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Published On 5/5/2025
MRN members and guests get a firsthand look at how one company is reshaping the journey of used clothing—from donation bins to new purpose—with sustainability and community at the core.
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Published On 4/16/2025
On Thursday, April 10, we hosted a virtual chat with two food waste prevention experts to talk about how behavior change campaigns can make a real impact -- both in households and across their communities.
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Published On 1/9/2025
Montgomery County MD project to study the feasibility of using recycling wasted food to power the County’s bus fleet
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Legislative News

Published On 5/29/2025
MD’s landmark EPR bill took center stage at the April MRN Town Hall. Get a rundown on EPR and more, plus a look at what lies ahead for recycling in the state.
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Published On 5/14/2025
Maryland becomes the sixth state to enact an EPR for Packaging Law. As a key partner in developing the bill, MRN provided on-the-ground insight into the state’s recycling infrastructure and policy needs. The organization advocated for a shared-responsibility model and helped ensure the legislation reflected Maryland’s unique recycling landscape.
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Published On 4/24/2025
The Maryland General Assembly 2025 session ended on April 7. Read a quick recap of what made the cut and what didn't, and what happens next.
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Published On 4/4/2025
The Mattress Stewardship Program (HB0858) was given a second chance, passing the House 90-37. MRN President Kitty McIlroy discusses the bill on WMAR 2 News.
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Published On 3/20/2025
Five of the eleven bills we have been following made it through crossover day. See what still has a chance and what was left behind.
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Published On 3/7/2025
KItty McIlroy provides testimonies on electronics and mattress recycling bills alongside MRN members from SWANA, Baltimore County and Howard County.
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Published On 2/11/2025
Chaz Miller and Kitty McIlroy head to Annapolis to testify during House and Senate hearings on several recycling and EPR bills.
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Published On 1/14/2025
The Maryland General Assembly convened last week and a number of relevant bills have begun to pop up on the MRN Legislative Committee’s radar screen.
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Published On 1/1/2025
MRN members are participating in three advisory work groups tasked with finding solutions for Maryland on a range of issues.
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