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VICTORY! Massachusetts Flame Retardants ban signed into law
To start the new year, we have a victory to celebrate! On New Year's Day, Governor Baker signed the Children and Firefighters Protection Act into law.
Baker signs bill to protect children, families and firefighters from toxic flame retardants
“If we learned one thing from 2020, it’s that good public health is the foundation of a strong society. The passage of this bill will contribute to the well being of our most vulnerable as well as all Massachusetts residents."
Food Waste Diversion in Action
Organic recycling is simply another type of recycling - transforming the waste so it can be reused as a soil amendment and does not clutter our landfills.
How does waste management at a business work?
Most businesses contract with a waste management company to deal with their waste, unlike homeowners who have municipal pickup of their waste. Companies pay based on the volume and frequency of pickup.
In this picture: This business has two dumpsters of compost that are picked up by Waste Neutral. A Waste Neutral truck collects the compost.
This business still has trash and recycling pick up
Rhode Island’s Environmental Champions
Clean Water Action honors environmental advocates each year during Rhode Island’s annual Breakfast of Champions events.
Congratulations to all of our Environmental Advocates, and thank you for all your hard work fighting to protect Rhode Island’s drinking water, environment, and public health.
2025 Champions Dr. Hans Scholl - David R. Gerraughty Award for Lifetime Commitment to the Environment Rep. Megan Cotter - Legislative Champion Warren Heyman and Jim Corwin with the RI School Recycling Project - Reuse and Recycling Award Pawtucket City Councilman Clovis Gregor - Environmental JusticeSupport Clean Water Action in our fight to protect Rhode Island's drinking water!
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