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2025 Maryland Priorities at Crossover
On Monday, Maryland crossed a critical legislative deadline called “Crossover.” Except in extraordinary circumstances, a bill must have made substantial progress by this deadline to keep moving forward. With less than three weeks to go until the end of Maryland’s legislative session, here are the Clean Water priorities that are alive, dead, and in between - and how you can take action! ✅ Food Waste Reduction and Diversion Grants (HB42/SB134): This great bill funds Zero Waste infrastructure for food waste: composting, wasted food diversion and reduction, and usable food rescue. The House of
Save Money and The Environment with ReThink Disposable
Imagine a world without plastic waste. For Plastic Free July, millions of people around the globe are working to make this vision a reality by stopping the use of single-use disposable plastics for one month. By participating in Plastic Free July, you can make an incredible difference to break free from plastic, while creating a reusable habit that will have a lifetime of impacts...simple steps like saying no to plastic straws, bringing your own reusable cup and grocery bags, and choosing reusable plates and cutlery over throwaways. As consumers, we also hold power by what we purchase. We can
Fighting for Environmental & Social Justice at Clean Water Action's 33rd Annual Conference
Clean Water Action recently held its 33rd annual conference, Unity & Action NOW, at Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison, New Jersey. This annual interactive, educational event brought together New Jersey residents, community and organizational leaders, scientists, policymakers, business thinkers and students who are focused on protecting water and creating more resilient, sustainable and healthy communities. If you missed it, view event photos here and presentations by clicking on the links below. We were honored to have received a welcome video message from NJ Attorney General Gurbir Grewal
ReThink Disposable for Plastic Free July!
This July, join millions of people around the world reducing their plastic waste. Clean Water Action’s ReThink Disposable program is excited to be part of the solution to plastic pollution – every day we work for cleaner streets, oceans and beautiful communities. Join us - together, we can make a difference and be a part of the solution!
ReThink Disposable Case Study | Borough of Red Bank
In 2024, ten New Jersey municipalities passed Skip the Stuff Ordinances, which has restaurants only provide single-use cutlery and condiments upon request for take-out orders. Red Bank’s Green Team, with the help of Clean Water Action, created educational flyers in English and Spanish and provided outreach to businesses and residents.
