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ReThink Disposable is uniting with Middletown Public Schools for Zero-Trash School Meals!
Clean Water Fund’s ReThink Disposable program is working in Connecticut with the City of Middletown and Sustainable CT to transition all ten Middletown public schools to 100% reusable foodware and enhance Middletown’s profile as a leader in sustainability. We are thrilled to be partnering with Middletown schools to green their food operations!
Waterbury Home Energy Action campaign is in full swing!
Our Waterbury Home Energy Action campaign is in full swing in Connecticut and we’re thrilled to have a new Energy Justice Outreach Organizer, Sharod Blizzard, on the team!
Middletown Public Schools are moving to trash-free meals!
Clean Water Fund's ReThink Disposable program is working with Middletown Public Schools on a fundraising campaign to purchase reusable foodware for all 10 Middletown schools!
Packaged in Pollution - I’m not lovin’ it!
On August 6 th, we co-released a report in conjunction with the Mind the Store campaign titled “ Packaged in Pollution.” The report found that PFAS chemicals are used in food packaging and food service ware to repel grease and liquids so food wrappers for burgers, fries, sandwiches and molded fiber plates and bowls are likely culprits.
New study indicates toxic chemicals used in take-out food packaging from popular food chains
Testing suggests toxic PFAS chemicals in packaging from McDonald’s “Big Mac” and Burger King’s “Whopper” 5 out of 6 restaurants studied have no company policy to address these dangerous “forever” chemicals
Hartford, CT—In a new report released August 6th, the Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Connecticut and Clean Water Action, in conjunction with the Mind the Store campaign, and partners, found that nearly half of all take-out food packaging tested from multiple popular food chains contains potentially toxic chemicals. The new investigation shows that all six food chains sampled had one or