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2025 Year in Review: ReThink Disposable in California
It's been another successful year for the ReThink Disposable program, and we want to thank our Board, our members, and our valued supporters for trusting us to do this work.
We wrapped up a four-year contract with StopWaste where we worked together to reduce single-use disposable foodware in Alameda County. We've done multiple conversion case studies with local businesses over the course of this contract — the most recent a five (5) restaurant study in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland, where we found that even a simple straw and sauce cup conversion saves the restaurant $694 annually and
2025 Year in Review: Toxics in California
California is known as a leader in regulating toxic chemicals in products to protect public health and prevent pollution. The end of the year is a great time to review the opportunities and challenges faced by Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund’s Toxics Program in 2025 and how we met them. There were some grave disappointments, but those only provide fuel for future victories.
Official Statement | Trump Administration Directs Agencies to Freeze Grant Funding
The Trump administration’s latest memo, which directs agencies to freeze funding for popular and effective programs relied upon by millions, is not only misguided but deeply damaging.
Trump Administration's Promise for "Clean Air and Water"
President Trump has claimed that his administration will deliver the “cleanest air and water.” This promise will be difficult to fulfill if he continues on his current path. From withdrawing from an international agreement around tackling the climate crisis to unleashing oil and gas production - the Trump administration’s Day 1 Executive Orders and actions enable a polluter free-for-all that puts clean water and clean air at risk while blocking cleaner energy sources like offshore wind.
More Can Be Done for Water Affordability With California’s Budget
“While the Governor’s budget provides a narrative commitment to addressing high energy bills, high water bills are not discussed,” says Jennifer Clary, California Director, Clean Water Action. “These bills have been rising faster than inflation for the past 2 decades; It’s past time to address this problem. We urge the governor and legislature to similarly commit to work with us on this issue.”