Making Baltimore Greener

When I was in high school, one of my favorite classes was environmental science. I've always been interested in sustainability and how we affect the areas around us. Not littering and supporting local farmers markets are good steps to take, but they're small ones. While not everyone can own a hybrid car or a solar powered house, we can all do our part to help lessen the damage we all inevitably cause as consumers. This is especially important in a busy city like Baltimore which can really take a toll on surrounding areas. One organization that really interested me is Baltimore Green Works. According to their website, "Baltimore Green Works (BGW) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support environmental efforts that better the quality of life in Baltimore." They started Baltimore Green Week which consists of a series of programs focused on environmental awareness and sustainable practices as well as the EcoBall, a fundraising event and a sustainable speaker series. I hope to get involved and volunteer with this organization.

-Amber