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Baltimore Office of Sustainability

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An office that develops advocates for programs, policies and actions by government, citizens, businesses, and institutions improving the environmental, social, and economic viability of Baltimore City. The Office of Sustainability develops and advocates for programs, policies and actions by government, citizens, businesses, and institutions that improve the long-term environmental, social, and eco

nomic viability of Baltimore City. In addition to overseeing and tracking the implementation of the Baltimore Sustainability Plan, the Office integrates sustainability into City government operations and develops partnerships with groups performing related work.

06/12/2026

📄♻️ DPW Shred Event – June 13 ♻️📄

Safely dispose of sensitive paper documents at the Baltimore City Department of Public Works' next Shred Event!

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Johns Hopkins University at Eastern
1101 E. 33rd St., Baltimore, MD 21218

This FREE drive-through event is open to Baltimore City residents. Bring up to two 32-gallon bags of paper documents for secure shredding.

Please note:
✅ Paper documents only
❌ No cardboard, plastic, or trash

Additional resources available:
🌳 GROW Center Pop-Up (free mulch, trees & gardening guidance)
⚡ BGE Appliance Recycling
💻 Electronics Recycling with PCs for People
👕 Textile Recycling with Helpsy

Take advantage of this one-stop opportunity to recycle, reuse, and declutter responsibly!

06/11/2026

🚨 CODE RED EXTREME HEAT ALERT 🚨

The Baltimore City Health Commissioner has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12.

During periods of extreme heat, cooling centers across Baltimore will be open to provide air-conditioned spaces and cool water for residents who need relief from the heat. Please refer to the attached graphics for cooling center locations and hours. Residents may also visit Pratt Library locations during normal business hours to cool off.

☀️ Stay safe by:
💧 Drinking plenty of water and avoiding alcohol and caffeine
❄️ Staying indoors in air-conditioned spaces when possible
🚗 Never leaving children or pets in vehicles
🤝 Checking on older adults, neighbors, and others who may be vulnerable

⚠️ Watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke:
• Confusion
• Lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Hot, dry, flushed skin or cool, clammy skin

If you or someone else experiences these symptoms, call 911 immediately.

06/05/2026

You’re invited to the Office of Sustainability’s Open House!

🗓️TOMORROW, Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰12PM-4PM
📍 Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center (201 Reedbird Avenue Baltimore, MD 21225)

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating sustainability in Baltimore! 🌱

Hosted by the Baltimore Office of Sustainability, this free community event will spotlight the amazing efforts happening across the city to create safer, healthier, and more vibrant neighborhoods.

🎈What to expect:
✅Refreshments and giveaways
✅Games and activities for all ages
✅Sustainability Demonstrations
✅Ways to get involved in sustainability initiatives in your community

Whether you’re a long-term advocate or just curious about what sustainability means for Baltimore, there’s something here for you!

🔗Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainability-open-house-tickets-1985456185899?aff=oddtdtcreator

📣Help us spread the word – we can't wait to see you there!

06/04/2026

You’re invited to the Office of Sustainability’s Open House!

🗓️Saturday June 6, 2026
⏰12PM-4PM
📍 Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center
201 Reedbird Avenue Baltimore, MD 212225

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating sustainability in Baltimore! 🌱

Hosted by the Baltimore Office of Sustainability, this free community event will spotlight the amazing efforts happening across the city to create safer, healthier, and more vibrant neighborhoods.

🎈What to expect:
✅Refreshments and giveaways
✅Games and activities for all ages
✅Sustainability Demonstrations
✅Ways to get involved in sustainability initiatives in your community

Whether you’re a long-term advocate or just curious about what sustainability means for Baltimore, there’s something here for you!
🔗Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainability-open-house-tickets-1985456185899?aff=erellivmlt

📣Help us spread the word – we cant wait to see you there!

05/27/2026

🌿 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🌿

Spending time in nature can help reduce stress, improve mood, and support overall mental wellbeing. The Baltimore City Office of Sustainability encourages everyone to find simple ways to connect with nature — both indoors and outdoors.

🌳 Take a walk in a park
🪴 Add plants to your home or workspace
☀️ Open a window for fresh air and sunlight
🎧 Listen to calming nature sounds
🌱 Spend time gardening or exploring green spaces

Small moments in nature can make a big difference for your mental health.

Follow Mental Health America to learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month!

05/26/2026

♻️ EcoLoop: Rethink. Reuse. Reimagine. is back! ♻️

Join the Baltimore City Department of Public Works on Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM – 4 PM at Patterson Park (27 S. Patterson Park Ave.) for a FREE, family-friendly event focused on reducing waste and building a more sustainable Baltimore.

Enjoy:
🥕 Food scrap cooking demos
🌱 Compost workshops
👕 Clothing swap
🛍️ Free food market
🧵 Textile recycling
🚲 Pedal-powered smoothies
🎨 Creative reuse art activities
…and more!

Bring your family, friends, and curiosity for a day of hands-on activities, live demos, and community resources that inspire sustainable living.

05/22/2026

☀️ Maryland Heat Awareness Week – Day 5: Looking Forward ☀️

Extreme heat days are expected to increase across Maryland in the coming years. In Baltimore, average temperatures could rise by nearly 4°F by the end of the 2030s. Preparing now can help keep communities safer, cooler, and more resilient.

Maryland has already taken important steps to protect residents from extreme heat, including:
🌳 Expanding tree planting efforts
🏠 Supporting energy efficiency and weatherization programs
❄️ Requiring air conditioning in certain new residential buildings
⚡ Providing energy bill assistance and limiting utility shutoffs during extreme heat

But more action is needed to ensure all Marylanders can stay safe and cool.

Need help lowering your energy costs or improving home efficiency? Explore resources from the Baltimore Just Transition Network:
https://sites.google.com/view/bmorejusttransition/save-energy

05/21/2026

☀️ Maryland Heat Awareness Week – Day 4: Stay Safe in the Sun ☀️

Whether you’re spending time at the beach, in the park, or on the Chesapeake Bay, protecting yourself from the sun is essential during the summer months.

🌡️ Why it matters:
• Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.
• 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime
• About 90% of skin cancers are preventable

🧴 Sun safety tips:
• Check NOAA’s UV Index forecast before heading outside
• Wear SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen and reapply every 2 hours
• Seek shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM
• Wear sunglasses, hats, and lightweight protective clothing
• Stay hydrated and know the signs of heat-related illness

It’s never too late to practice sun safety. Stay cool, stay protected, and enjoy Maryland’s outdoors responsibly!

05/20/2026

☀️ Maryland Heat Awareness Week – Day 3: Protecting Vulnerable Populations and Outdoor Workers ☀️

Extreme heat affects everyone differently. Children, older adults, pregnant people, unhoused individuals, outdoor workers, athletes, and people with certain medical conditions are especially vulnerable to heat-related illness.

🌡️ Heat safety reminders:
• Check on older adults, neighbors, and unhoused community members
• Keep children cool, hydrated, and protected from worsening asthma symptoms
• Pregnant people should rest often, stay hydrated, and avoid prolonged heat exposure
• Outdoor workers should know their rights and protections under Maryland’s heat stress standard

Maryland has one of the strongest workplace heat protection standards in the country, helping protect workers exposed to dangerous temperatures on the job.

Learn more about protecting kids and teens during hot weather with Healthy Climate Maryland’s fact sheet:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/672bacaac1e6af6817fc3074/t/67f6a93c1b92732eab8a1e13/1744218434390/Healthy+Climate+Maryland++Heat+Fact+sheet+updated-.pdf

05/19/2026

☀️ Maryland Heat Awareness Week – Day 2: Stay Safe in the Heat ☀️

Extreme heat can become dangerous quickly, especially for children, older adults, pregnant people, outdoor workers, and unhoused communities. Heat-related illness is preventable, and preparing early can help keep you and your loved ones safe this summer.

🌡️ Heat safety tips:
• Check your heat risk using the CDC HeatRisk tool
• Stay hydrated and spend time in air-conditioned spaces
• Know where your nearest cooling center is located
• Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and use SPF 30+ sunscreen
• Never leave children or pets in parked vehicles
• Check on neighbors and loved ones who may be more vulnerable to heat

Remember: fans are only effective when indoor temperatures are below 90°F.

Learn more and explore additional extreme heat resources from the Maryland Department of Health: https://health.maryland.gov/preparedness/Pages/resources_hot.aspx

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