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Go Plastic Free - Join ReThink Disposable in 2019!
2018 was the year of plastic with plastic pollution reaching public attention more than ever before. The global plastic crisis made the cover of National Geographic, headlines in multiple international news sources and documentaries, and even a special on 60 Minutes. We also saw more plastic pollution policies introduced and adopted worldwide, including over twenty local policies in New Jersey!
2018 was the beginning of a paradigm shift. We started off the year with the implementation of China’s new ban on importing the world’s plastic recycling. For over 30 years, the world’s solution to our
Leaders of the future are here now
You know that Clean Water Action fights for clean air, clean water and healthy communities, but did you know we are also helping to train and mentor the next generation of environmental leaders? Our Youth Action Council offers opportunities for Boston area students to raise their voices in the movement and our internship program gives an in depth experience to two rising leaders each semester.
The story of 2018: You.
Clean Water members and activists are part of a big story. It's a story that special interests and their allies in Congress and the White House don’t want to hear.
Ryan Zinke is out. What's next for LWCF?
LWCF funds projects in every state, and nearly every county, in the country. But Ryan Zinke supported slashing 2019 LWCF funding to a measly 1/50 of its 2018 budget. And Congress followed his lack of leadership and failed to reauthorize LWCF at all.
A Message of Reinvigoration and Strength: Jeremy Shenk
Interview by Nina Frame
This is the third in a series of interviews with Clean Water Action Massachusetts Advisory Board Members.
Jeremy Shenk is a proud father of three looking to better the world for Generation Z with the help of Millennials. He formerly coordinated the Green Justice Coalition while working at Community Labor United. Now, he works on the American Federation of Teachers. With a background working with both the labor and environmental movements, Jeremy brings an aspect of unity to the Advisory Board.
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