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What is Sustainable Maryland Certified (SMC)?: Sustainable Maryland Certified is a certification program for municipalities in Maryland who want to go green, control costs, and take steps to sustain qualify of life by using program tools, training and case studies and other resources to make a positive change in Bel Air.

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Planning - Sustainability

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1. What is Sustainability?: There are many definitions of sustainability because of the wide applicability and varied effects upon society. The Town has selected a specific definition for Bel Air. "To creatively integrate a sound economy, a healthy environment and a caring society.

2. What is Sustainable Maryland Certified (SMC)?: Sustainable Maryland Certified is a certification program for municipalities in Maryland who want to go green, control costs, and take steps to sustain qualify of life by using program tools, training and case studies and other resources to make a positive change in Bel Air.

3. How can I become more sustainable?: Contact the Town of Bel Air Planning Department for information to help with recycling, energy conservation, waste reduction, water management, environmental preservation, economic revitalization, wellness programs and local food production.