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Celebrate Women's History Month! Women Making History in New Jersey

March 9, 2026 | By Tolani Taylor
During Women's History Month, we’re celebrating the historic leadership of women in New Jersey politics, including new Governor Mikie Sherrill, and the women at Clean Water Action working every day to advance environmental justice. With a new legislative session underway, we’re calling on state leaders to tackle diesel pollution from ports and warehouses by advancing the Warehouse & Port Pollution Bill and investing in clean truck solutions.
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Newark: A Leader on Getting the Lead Out!

February 16, 2022 | By Kim Gaddy
"As I listened to Vice President Harris speak, I was proud of Clean Water Action and the organization’s partnering with the City of Newark to knock on 7,000 doors to inform residents about this catastrophic problem and the critical importance of replacing lead service lines."
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NJ's new straw policy is in effect!

November 9, 2021 | By Maura Toomey
Last year we celebrated as New Jersey passed into law one of the strongest bans on single-use disposables in the country (P.L. 2020, c. 117). We've been counting down the days until the law goes into effect. On November 4, the "straws by request" provision went live. Under these requirements, food
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Testimony Opposing "Chemical Recycling" A5803

June 14, 2021 | By Maura Toomey
Statement by Maura Toomey, Zero Waste Organizer for Clean Water Action before the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee Opposing A5803 June 14, 2021 Thank you for the opportunity to testify on this bill. Clean Water Action strongly opposes A5803, which would exempt plastic material
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