EcoLoop: Rethink. Reuse. Reimagine

Join us for a hands-on, family-friendly day that celebrates how everyday discarded materials can be transformed into shared resources, art, and opportunity. From food scrap cooking demos to clothing swaps and creative reuse workshops, EcoLoop connects residents to practical, joyful ways to reduce waste and build a more sustainable Baltimore.

Come learn, play, fix, taste, swap, and connect with organizations working across the city to help us rethink waste because when we close the loop, we all win. Rain or Shine event.

What’s Happening:

• Scraps to Plate Demo: Creative ways to make the most of every bite.

• Free Bike Repair with Station North Tool Library: Stop by for hands-on bike maintenance and repairs at no cost. Repairs are not guaranteed. No e-bikes or scooters. Doors close at 3 pm.

• Compost Workshops: Discover how to turn food scraps into rich soil.

• Pedal Powered Smoothies: Pedal power meets food rescue!
• : Refresh your wardrobe sustainably. Bring clean, gently used clothes to trade or find something new-to-you. Early drop off available May 27 - May 29 from 10 am - 4 pm.

• Creative Reuse Zone: Make art from discarded materials with Scrap Bmore.

• Free Food Market: Shop the free market and prevent waste by sharing rescued food (while supplies last).
• Textile Recycling: Residents can bring clothes, shoes, sheets, towels and other household items to be recycled.

• Resource Fair: Learn how organizations across Baltimore are working towards a sustainable city.

Get in the Loop. Be part of the change.

Info: Stop by the Free Food Market! We’ll have rescued fruits, vegetables, and more—all for free (while supplies last). The food is generously provided by Food Recovery Network, Leftover Love, and No Boundaries Coalition, helping to reduce food waste while keeping our community fed.

Info: Stop by for hands-on bike maintenance and repairs at no cost. Volunteers from the Station North Tool Library, Baltimore Bicycle Works, Velocipede, and BYKE will provide guidance and support to help get your bike in shape for the season. Repairs are not guaranteed. If your bike needs a part replacement, please plan to bring it with you to the clinic as they may not have the right part for your specific bike. This clinic will NOT be able to fix e-bikes or scooters!

Info: Learn how to turn everyday food scraps into new, delicious meals! Join Chef Crystal as she demonstrates creative, waste-free recipes using ingredients you might normally throw away. Free samples will be provided and you’ll leave with practical tips to reduce food waste at home

Info: Explore the world of vermicomposting: composting with worms! Learn how worm bins work, what worms need to thrive, and how this small-scale system can turn household food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Participants will receive informational materials to help them begin or improve their own worm composting setup.

Info: Discover the basics of composting and how to get started at home. This workshop will walk you through what can and cannot be composted, how to maintain a healthy compost system, and the environmental benefits of keeping food scraps out of the trash. Composting guides and resources will be available to take home.

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Host or Publisher Baltimore City DPW Office of Waste Diversion