Category: Maryland Connection

  • Maryland Adopts Online Data Privacy Act

    Maryland Adopts Online Data Privacy Act

    Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Act goes into effect October 1st, 2025. As of this writing, Maryland is the eighteenth state to adopt comprehensive data privacy legislation.  Maryland’s law is one of the strictest in the nation, with a low applicability threshold, tough rules on sensitive data, and strong enforcement powers. Who does it apply to?…

  • A Peek at Less Traditional Recycling in Maryland

    A Peek at Less Traditional Recycling in Maryland

    Spring is full of occasions to celebrate rebirth, renewal, refurbishing and recycling.  Then suddenly, the rush of graduations, weddings, and vacations begins.  Until the heat sets in, reminding us that climate change is still with us, the environment is no longer top of mind for most of us. Photo by Kenneth K. Lam The Baltimore…

  • Watch Preakness 148 This Saturday

    Watch Preakness 148 This Saturday

    Taking a break from the recycling world, here’s a little local lore about Maryland’s most famous horse race and celebrations. The middle jewel in the Triple Crown, the Preakness, runs right here in Baltimore. And they’re off! The Second Jewel in the Triple Crown Charles Halton of the New York Times coined the term “Triple…

  • The Year in Review:  2022

    The Year in Review: 2022

    2022 brought Akooba, our IT asset reverse logistics group, and Electronics Value Recovery together as one team. In addition, eight people were promoted to team leaders. As 2023 begins, many of our clients are returning to the office and business is returning to normal. A new normal to be sure, but normal nonetheless. Here are…