Take Action
Get involved in the 2013 Legislative Session
For the most up-to-date information visit the campaign websites:
www.trashfreemaryland.org: Statewide five cent fee on disposable bags and statewide beverage container deposit
www.trashfreevirgina.org: Statewide five cent fee on disposable bags
www.cleanprincegeorges.com: Enabling legislation to allow Prince George’s County to pass their on fee on disposable bags
What can you do?
There are many things you can do to help:
- Contact your state representatives and tell them you support these bills.
- Stay informed. We will continue to bring you new information as we learn more about this bills, hearings, and opportunities for engagement.
- Talk to your neighbors
- Join us at a canvassing event. Contact [email protected] to RSVP.
- Host your own canvassing or phonebanking event.
- Help a school group with a letter writing campaign. Use our Student Advocacy Toolkit to get you started.
- Write a letter to the editor of your local paper
- Give up or fast from plastic bags for Lent, or as your New Year’s resolution
- Send us photos or video of trash in your neighborhood