Resource Center
More Information on Sustainability
Baltimore City Green Building Standards
Baltimore City Green Building Standards
For complete information about the Baltimore City Green Building Standards, Please go to the Baltimore Housing website: http://www.baltimorehousing.org/permit_bcgbs
Baltimore City Office of Sustainability
Final BOS Letter re MOU Website
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Final Executed Grand Prix Tree Plan MOU
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Baltimore City Plastic Bag Reduction Program
City Council Bill# 08-0205 - Plastic Bag Reduction
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Don't Forget Your Re-usable Bag Sign 11 x 17
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Don't Forget Your Re-useable Bag Sign 8.5 x 11
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Recycle Your Plastic Bags Here Sign 11 x 17
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Recycle Your Plastic Bags Here Sign 8.5 x 11
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Register Sign - Black & White
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Register Sign - Color
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Registration for the Plastic Bag Reduction Program
The deadline for registration without a fee was November 30, 2010.
IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO USE PLASTIC BAGS, AND USE ONLY PAPER OR RE-USABLE BAGS, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM. PLEASE EMAIL sustainability@baltimorecity.gov TO NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY THAT YOU WILL NOT REGISTER BECAUSE OF THIS ARRANGEMENT.
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Commission on Sustainability
Commission on Sustainability Grand Prix Trees Position Letter
This afternoon the Commission on Sustainability sent a letter to Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake that expresses the Commission's position on the impact of the Baltimore Grand Prix on Baltimore's tree canopy. The Commission supports the City posting the Memorandum of Understanding on both the Office of Sustainability’s and Baltimore Racing Development’s websites, so that the public may be better informed of the City’s efforts to promote sustainable growth. We feel that it is in the best interest of the City to continue to be as transparent as possible with City residents, who are commendably and understandably concerned about the landscape of their City. The Commission pledges to monitor the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding, and ensure that it is followed accordingly. We are eager to take advantage of the significant economic and environmental opportunities that await us during this multi-year process. See attached PDF for the full copy of the letter that was sent to Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake.
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Community Energy Savers Grant
Community Energy Savers Grant Request for Applications
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Grant Application Guide and Checklist
Applicants are advised to use this checklist to ensure all required information and materials are included with the Community Energy Savers Grant application.
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Terms & Conditions for Recipients
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Type 1 Grant Application (energy audits)
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Type 2 Grant Application (upgrades/retrofits for facilities and/or equipment)
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Type 3 Grant Application (energy savings education and outreach)
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Workshop Presentation - February 16, 2011
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Education
City Schools: Green, Healthy, Smart Challenges 2012
Baltimore City public schools are invited to apply for one, two, or all three of these offerings of funding/support for 2012. Categories include: 1) City Schools Sustainability Challenge ($1,000 for resource conservation, recycling or cleaning/greening); 2) City Schools Energy Challenge ($1,000 for energy conservation and one year of support from the Baltimore Energy Challenge); and 3) City Schools Healthy Food Challenge ($1,000 for promotion of healthy foods). APPLICATIONS ARE DUE on Friday, November 11, 2011 by 5pm.
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City Schools: Green, Healthy, Smart Challenges 2012
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Healthy Schools Resources for Baltimore 2012
A flyer created for National Healthy Schools Day -- April 24th, 2012 -- to introduce people to a few of the many resources and programs in Baltimore City focused on making our schools as healthy as possible.
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Educational Presentations
Baltimore Ecosystem Study Presentation to CoS on 9-27-11
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Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge Presentation to the CoS 1-25-11
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Climate Showcase Project Presentation to the CoS 11-23-10
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Energy Answers Presentation to the CoS 11-23-10
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Energy Division Initiatives - Presented to the CoS on 7-27-10
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EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rules
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Litter Survey for Random Selection of Baltimore
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Office of Sustainability Presentation to Public & CoS on 5-24-11
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Overview of Baltimore Ecosystem Study and Sustainability Relationship presented to CoS on 9-27-11
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Real Food Farm Presentation to the CoS 9-28-10
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Sustainability: Fighting for Our Future
An overview of what sustainability is, what Baltimore is doing, and how you can help. Developed for students, but appropriate for others as well.
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Tree Baltimore
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Urban Water Pollution BMPs
Urban Best Management Practices to address non-point source water pollution networks
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Program Information
2010 Annual Sustainability Report
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Baltimore City Food Policy Task Force Report and Recommendations
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Baltimore Food Enterprise Center info sessions
A food enterprise center is a site with a commercial kitchen where food producers can legally produce their food products, and where small business owners can learn the technical aspects of proper food production and receive help with business planning. Interested? Come to an info session on the proposed Baltimore Food Enterprise Center on Thursday, September 22, 2011!
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Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge Pilot Results Report
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Baltimore releases its first Annual Sustainability Report
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City of Baltimore Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
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Critical Area Program Projects
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Environmental Development Resources for Baltimore City
Recycling in Baltimore City
Urban Waters
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Sustainability Guides
Baltimore's Eco-Friendly Holiday Guide
The holidays are a fun and festive time of year. However, they also bring tons of extra garbage, millions of chopped-down trees, megawatts of extra power usage, and many expenses to you. Learn to have a lovely holiday season while being kind to the environment and your wallet. Presented by the Baltimore Office of Sustainability and TreeBaltimore.
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Bicycle Commuter Resource Guide
A guide for bicycle commuters and their employers in the Baltimore Region from the Baltimore Metropolitan Council.
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Energy Saving Tips and Resources
The top ten tips and resources for saving energy from the Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge.
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Greening Neighborhoods Guide
A guide for creating and caring for community open space from the Parks & People Foundation.
Guide to Composting in Baltimore
Guide to Composting in Baltimore City from the Community Greening Network
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Guide to Preserving Community Managed Open Spaces
This document has been prepared to create guidelines for the screening and transfer of
community-managed open spaces from City ownership to land trusts. This guide creates a clear and open process for evaluating sites, and a clear structure for disposition.
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Guide to Turn Vacant Lots into Gardens
How to Turn a Vacant Lot into a Garden or Pocket Park Guide from the Citizens Housing and Planning Association
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Urban Agriculture
How to Be a Baltimore City Farmer: Regulations and Opportunities
This presentation covers zoning and permitting, animal husbandry regulations, and Baltimore City's land allocation process for urban farming.
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Request for Qualifications: Urban Agriculture in the City of Baltimore
The Baltimore City Department of Planning and the Department of Housing and Community Development invite responses to this Request for Qualifications from farmers for the purpose of urban agriculture in Baltimore City. Respondents must also download and fill out the Urban Agriculture RFQ Forms document below. Responses are due by May 6, 2011.
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Resources for Aspiring Urban Farmers
This document lists websites with resources for aspiring Baltimore-area urban farmers, including information on business plans, loans, and more.
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Urban Agriculture in Baltimore Presentation, 4/8/11
This presentation describes the context of and the need for urban agriculture in Baltimore City at the city government level. It also describes the requirements of and the process for the Request for Qualifications for Urban Agriculture in the City of Baltimore that was released in March 2011.
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Urban Agriculture RFQ Forms
These forms must be filled out and submitted with responses to the "Request for Qualifications: Urban Agriculture in the City of Baltimore" document above. Responses are due May 6, 2011.
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