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Summer Recap from the Executive Director: A Season of Growth and Gratitude

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As the summer draws to a close, I’m happy to reflect on the incredibly hot and impactful journey One Montgomery Green (OMG) has experienced over these past few months. This season has been another example of our dedication to sustainability, collaboration, and positive change. From honoring local leaders to engaging in hands-on environmental stewardship, we’ve had an inspiring summer filled with i...
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April is Earth Month 2024

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From the Executive Director: April, 2024  As we bid farewell to Earth Month, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible events and initiatives that unfolded over the past few weeks. It was a month filled with meaningful connections, inspiring discussions, and impactful actions, all geared to promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship in our community. The highlights incl...
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OMG celebrates the winners of the 2024 Green Inventors Challenge

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One Montgomery Green (OMG) celebrated the winners of its inaugural Green Inventors Challenge, a contest aimed at fostering innovation and addressing critical environmental issues. The award ceremony was held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the offices of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, located in Wheaton, MD. The Green Inventors Challenge, sponsored by One Montgomery ...
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Two Montgomery County Organizations Jointly Win $200,000 Federal Prize from The Department of Energy

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For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022 Two Montgomery County Organizations Jointly Win $200,000 Federal Prize from The Department of Energy One Montgomery Green and Bethesda Green to Launch Community Engagement Program to Advance Clean Energy Innovation in Wheaton, MD (Wheaton, MD) – One Montgomery Green and Bethesda Green today announce they have received one of 18 Phase One prizes of the Inclusive...
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OMG is looking to update its website

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One Montgomery Green, Inc (OMG)  is looking to revitalize its website and we need your help.  Our current website has served us well and will continue to let people know about events happening in our environmental community but its does not tell our story. Its our story that will engage our community and help us raise funds to continue our programs and efforts.  We are looking for ...
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GOVERNOR LARRY HOGAN HONORS MARYLAND’s FIRST 40 CERTIFIED CLIMATE CHANGE PROFESSIONALS® (CC-P®)

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Maryland becomes first state to formally co-endorse ACCO’s professional credential recognizing climate change competencies.  OMG congratulates its own Wendy Howard, Executive Director in obtaining her certification as a Certified Climate Change Professionals®. ANNAPOLIS, MD – January 29, 2020 – Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today recognized 40 professionals as Maryland’s first Certified Climate C...
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Holiday Recycling Tips

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Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Offers Holiday Recycling Tips In celebrating the holiday season with family, friends, co-workers and colleagues, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) encourages everyone to reduce, reuse, recycle—and recycle right. The amount of waste generated traditionally increases by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Y...
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Support Small Business Saturday Nov 30

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Montgomery County encourages residents to shop local and shop small on Small Business Saturday, which follows Thanksgiving on Nov. 30. County Executive Marc Elrich will help kick off Small Business Saturday with plans to stop by local businesses in Downtown Wheaton. The Small Business Saturday campaign was developed 10 years ago by American Express and is cosponsored by the Small Business Admin...
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It’s Back!!! ENERGY STAR Tax Free Weekend

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RESIDENTIAL: It’s almost President’s Day Weekend and you know what that means…ENERGY STAR Tax Free Weekend! It’s that glorious time of year when we pay homage to the energy efficient nature of our founding fathers and reward you with a sales tax break on appliances for THREE DAYS!  Shoppers will get a break from the state’s 6% sales tax when they purchase qualifying ENERGY STAR product...
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Rebates for Montgomery County RainScapes Stormwater Projects Have Increased Dramatically

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The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection’s RainScapes program is now awarding increased “Rewards Rebates” for residential, commercial and institutional property owners who implement efforts to help control stormwater runoff. RainScapes is one of the signature water quality programs of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). It offers technical and financial assistan...
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