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Fighting for PFAS Free Products in PA!
Exposure to PFAS chemicals has been linked to serious health problems such as cancer, immune system suppression, increased cholesterol levels, and more harmful disorders. Contact your PA state representative and tell them to eliminate PFAS in cosmetics, dental floss, menstrual products, and juvenile products!
Philadelphia’s Bring Your Own Bag Bill: How We Got Here and Why It Matters
Philadelphia just took a major step toward sustainability. After years of advocacy, the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOBag) law is now in effect: cutting paper bag waste, supporting small businesses, and promoting equity by encouraging reusable bags. Smart policy, real impact, and a cleaner city for everyone.
Victory! Pittsburgh Enacts Single-Use Bag Ban
Victory! Just in time for Earth Day, Pittsburgh City Council unanimously passed a ban on wasteful single-use plastic bags. The ordinance is expected to reduce distribution of nearly 110 million plastic bags annually and decrease plastic litter. Clean Water Action is grateful to have played a part in making this happen. Thank you to every member and supporter who took action!
Pittsburgh is now the 6th municipality in the commonwealth to pass this kind of policy, joining Philadelphia, West Chester, and others. The ordinance prohibits retailers and restaurants from distributing single-use
Clean Water Currents | Summer 2022
In This Issue Celebrating Clean Water Action's 50th Birthday Protect Our Water from Chemical Spills Making Environmental Justice a Policy Priority Protecting All of Our Water Taking on “Forever” PFAS Chemicals We All Live Downstream: Clean Water Podcast More National Campaigns News State and Regional News California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia / Virginia Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Jersey Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas
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Cheers to 50 Years! Celebrating Clean Water Action’s 50th Birthday.
50 years ago, Clean Water Action’s