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U.S. Senators Join Clean Water Action to Honor 2024 Environmental Champions
A capacity crowd turned out for Clean Water Action’s 22nd Annual Breakfast of Champions on May 17th at the Edgewood Yacht Club in Cranston.
Clean Water Action to Honor 2024 Environmental Champions:
Clean Water Action will honor Senator Alana DiMario and Representative Davd Bennett alongside the esteemed University of Rhode Island professor, Dr. Sunshine Menezes, and other grassroots leaders at their 22nd Annual Breakfast of Champions, May 17th, at the Edgewood Yacht Club in Cranston.
Testimony for SB229/HB184: On-Farm Composting
Small, local composting operations are a big part of the Zero Waste solution! That's why we're so excited to support SB229/ HB184, to promote the development of on-farm compost facilities. In collaboration with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Shore Rivers, we're also supporting amendments to make sure that these compost operations don't have unintended environmental consequences. Check out our testimony below!
SB229/HB184: Environment – On–Farm Composting Facilities – Permit Exemption
Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee / House Environment and
Testimony for SB124: Grant Program to Reduce and Compost School Waste
On January 19, 2022, we testified in favor of SB124, legislation to create a grants program for public schools to divert food waste and develop composting infrastructure! Check out the public hearing here and read a recap here. This legislation passed in 2022, but was not funded.
SB124: Public Schools – Grant Program to Reduce and Compost School Waste Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee January 19, 2022
Position: Favorable
Dear Chairman Pinsky and Members of the Committee,
Clean Water Action supports SB124 to create a grant program to reduce and compost school food
Set Your Year Off Right: 17 Zero-Waste and Minimalist Tips for Decluttering Your Home
There’s no a better time than the beginning of the year to make a change in your home. Setting the intention to declutter and create a more sustainable and zero-waste home is a great goal to start off your year. It can seem overwhelming to begin your minimalist journey. But don’t worry, we’ve reached out to the experts across the US and Canada so you can kick start the year by making your home more sustainable!