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Marta Young to Represent Clean Water Action at Global Plastic Meeting in Malaysia

March 4, 2026 | By Amy Goldsmith

Clean Water Action is proud to announce that our Zero Waste Specialist, Marta Young, has been selected as one of 16 representatives from the U.S. to attend the Break Free From Plastic’s (BFFP) Global Members Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this fall.

Join the Plastic Free July Challenge!

June 27, 2023 | By Janet Tauro

Plastics Free July is a challenge to people to forgo plastic and disposables in favor of reusables.

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Three Cheers for Franciscan Charities in Newark in Saying Goodbye Plastic and Hello Reusable Tableware!

June 27, 2023 | By Janet Tauro

Franciscan Charities of Newark took a giant step toward zero waste by committing to a total conversion from disposable food containers and utensils to reusable service ware!

Clean Water on the Move - June 2023

June 21, 2023 | By Amy Goldsmith

Welcome to Clean Water on the Move, your monthly update from Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund.

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Plastic Waste – Our Responsibility 

June 13, 2023 | By Marta Young

We can all make a difference. It doesn’t have to take much effort – just a change of habit. Producers of plastic and packaging must also be held accountable for their actions and required to stop the cycle of plastics and pollution. Together, we can make even more of a difference.