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Sustainability Sense: Make the Most of Fall Leaves
Every year Americans throw away 24 million tons of leaves and grass. Leaves alone account for 75% of our solid waste in the fall. Why not use those leftovers for your lawn’s benefit? Make leaf mulch instead and when spring rolls around, you can save money by not having to purchase a commercially prepared variety. Click here for instructions on making leaf mulch.
October 15, 2007 Contact: Olivia Campbell
410-260-8016 office I 410-507-7525 cell
ocampbell@dnr.state.md.usMaryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 449,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov