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Testimony against Chemical Recycling in Howard County

November 19, 2024 | By Emily Ranson

On Thursday, I spoke alongside hundreds of fellow Howard County residents at a Planning Board hearing on chemical recycling. W. R. Grace, headquartered in Columbia, has proposed to start a pilot of "chemical recycling" at their headquarters - read more here . Chemical recycling is not recycling

Make a Difference this Plastic Free July!

July 26, 2024 | By Grace Lee

Learn how you can make an impact this Plastic Free July with ReThink Disposable!

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Launch of NJ Warehouse Proximity Report and Introduction of Warehouse and Port Pollution Reduction Act!

July 16, 2024 | By Tolani Taylor

We showcased a series of regional maps illustrating high concentrations of warehouses throughout New Jersey and the corresponding impact these facilities pose.

Celebrate Plastic-Free July for our kids!

July 15, 2024 | By Kerry Doyle

Individual actions to reduce single-use trash, while positive, are not enough to stem the plastic tide. That’s why we invite you to join Clean Water Action in taking on plastic on a larger scale this Plastic Free July and beyond!

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Clean Water on the Move - July 2024

July 12, 2024 | By Clean Water Action New Jersey

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

A New Chapter in Environmental Justice: Swearing in X Braithwaite to the NJDEP's Environmental Justice Advisory Council

July 1, 2024 | By X Braithwaite

This month, Clean Water Action celebrates a significant milestone as X Braithwaite, our dedicated Environmental Justice Organizer, is sworn into the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Environmental Justice Advisory Council (EJAC).

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Why is Baltimore City burning our yard waste?

June 25, 2024 | By Jennifer Kunze

For decades, Baltimore City code has banned the disposal of yard waste and recyclable materials at the City's landfill. CB23-0466 will extend that to all landfills and incinerators, requiring private waste haulers and the City government to divert yard waste for composting instead of incineration. Read our testimony signed by 23 organizations and technical comments for a more in-depth analysis of the bill:

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