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Zero Waste Events: Join the Reuse Revolution!
Did you know that enough plastic exists to cover the entire Earth in cling wrap? Everywhere you look, you can find water bottles, grocery bags, random pieces of polystyrene foam, nylons and other plastics.
According to a study published in Science in January 2016, more than 300 million tons of plastic is manufactured each year. This is close to the weight of nearly every human. The world has produced nearly 5 billion tons of plastic since World War Two and is very likely to reach 30 billion by the end of the century. The impacts to wildlife and human health and the environment are devastating
Victory! Pittsburgh Enacts Single-Use Bag Ban
Victory! Just in time for Earth Day, Pittsburgh City Council unanimously passed a ban on wasteful single-use plastic bags. The ordinance is expected to reduce distribution of nearly 110 million plastic bags annually and decrease plastic litter. Clean Water Action is grateful to have played a part in making this happen. Thank you to every member and supporter who took action!
Pittsburgh is now the 6th municipality in the commonwealth to pass this kind of policy, joining Philadelphia, West Chester, and others. The ordinance prohibits retailers and restaurants from distributing single-use
Clean Water Currents | Summer 2022
In This Issue Celebrating Clean Water Action's 50th Birthday Protect Our Water from Chemical Spills Making Environmental Justice a Policy Priority Protecting All of Our Water Taking on “Forever” PFAS Chemicals We All Live Downstream: Clean Water Podcast More National Campaigns News State and Regional News California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia / Virginia Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Jersey Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas
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Cheers to 50 Years! Celebrating Clean Water Action’s 50th Birthday.
50 years ago, Clean Water Action’s