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our mission

Logo created by Rachael Avidor, student at Western High School

BALTIMORE. BRIGHT. BEAUTIFUL.

Baltimore Beyond Plastic is a youth-led organization founded in 2016 to support a Maryland expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) phase-out. Our work continues to grow to embrace a variety of environmental topics.
Mission Statement: Baltimore Beyond Plastic coordinates youth advocacy efforts around a diverse range of environmental problems facing Baltimore City, such as:
  1. waste and trash
  2. climate change and energy
  3. economic inequalities and job insecurities
  4. health disparities stemming from environmental issues
We have a special focus around plastic pollutants.

Check out youth in action at our events! 

Upcoming events

Join us at any of our upcoming (free) events!
 Events
 Join us at these events to raise awareness about plastic pollution.
Legislation
Foam Phase-out Bill Introduced
When: Monday, September 11, 2017
5 PM
Where: Baltimore City Hall
Du Burns Council Chamber (4th floor)
100 N. Holliday Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
See our foam phase-out bill introduced and assigned to a committee -- exciting!
Community
Canoe 'n Scoop Workshop
When: Friday, September 29, 2017
3:30 PM
Where: 3301 Waterview Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230

Join us at our first workshop of the school year! We will be learning how to canoe along the Middle Branch River while doing water cleanups. This event is free of charge, and canoes and life jackets are provided.  Service learning hours are available for participants. Space is limited, and this opportunity is first come, first serve.

For more information and mandatory waivers, email us! 

See Our events FOR A FULl lIST.

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