W.R. Grace moves forward with chemical recycling - but community pushes back
In Howard County, the Cedar Creek community’s fight to prevent W.R. Grace and Co. from constructing a pilot chemical recycling project 230 feet from neighbors’ homes has seen two major developments.
The bad: on June 19th the Maryland Department of the Environment approved Grace’s air permit toFilter By:
Why Plastic Free July?
Each year we collaborate with our reuse partners to highlight our work reducing single use plastic foodware from our waste streams. Why? Well, we know that 50% of all plastic ever produced has been manufactured since 2000. We also know that plastic contains forever chemicals that are known to cause health problems in humans.
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This July, let’s make America the Land of the Plastic-Free!
This Plastic Free July, take stock of your consumer habits, strive to reduce your plastic consumption, spread the word, take action in your community, and speak out to your local government. Let's demand an end to the reign of “disposable” plastics and build a sustainable, reusable future!
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Celebrate the 4th of July – Without the Waste!
Fireworks, parades, and picnics—what’s not to love about the 4th of July? But all too often, our celebrations leave behind a trail of plastic, food waste, and pollution that harms our water and communities. This Independence Day, let’s declare our freedom from wasteful traditions and commit to a cleaner, greener holiday. Read on for a few simple ways to celebrate sustainably.
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Quick Tips for a Clean Water Summer
Welcome to Summer in the Chesapeake Region! After a cool Spring, Summer has finally arrived with heat indexes over 100 in many places around the DMV. As we embark on summer fun, read on for some tips from our staff at Clean Water to stay cool and healthy.
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Pride is Protest
To learn where we need to go, we must first understand where we’ve been. Take time today to learn more about the history and leadership of LGBTQ+ leaders in the Environmental Protection movement!
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Beyond the Bars: Water, Rights & Environmental Justice in New Jersey Prisons
Incarceration is often framed solely as a criminal justice issue—but behind the walls of New Jersey’s correctional facilities, a public health crisis is unfolding. In the work of liberation, we must remember the places people are told to forget—where the walls are high, the air is thick, and the water is unclean.
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We All Live Downstream - Clean Water Action Podcast
Welcome to We All Live Downstream: a Clean Water Action Podcast available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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