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New Jersey Plastics Policies — Local and Statewide
Clean Water Action's ReThink Disposable program works to eliminate single-use plastic trash and other harmful chemicals. Plastic contains toxic chemicals linked to reproductive harm, cancer risk, metabolic disease, and other issues. We have spearheaded efforts to pass numerous local and statewide policies to protect our health and communities from harm. Learn more in our New Jersey Plastics Policies Fact Sheet:
New Jersey Currents | Summer 2025
In this issue: Taking Action in Trenton | Save Our State! | ReThink Disposable — Stopping Single-use Plastics and Toxics! | Environmental Justice in Action | The Fight for Clean Air Continues | Autumn Toast to a Healthy Environment | National Updates
ReThink Disposable Case Study | Borough of Red Bank
In 2024, ten New Jersey municipalities passed Skip the Stuff Ordinances, which has restaurants only provide single-use cutlery and condiments upon request for take-out orders. Red Bank’s Green Team, with the help of Clean Water Action, created educational flyers in English and Spanish and provided outreach to businesses and residents.
New Jersey Currents | Winter 2024
In this issue: Pushing for the Reduction of Pollution in NJ’s Freight & Goods Movement | The Fight for Environmental Justice in NJ Prisons | Annual Autumn Toast a Success! | Plastic Reduction at the State and Local Levels Continues to Grow Strong | Election Results | ReThink Disposable Helps Reduce Air Pollution in Newark National Updates
New Jersey Currents | Summer 2024
In this issue: Launch of NJ Warehouse Proximity Report and Introduction of Warehouse and Port Pollution Reduction Act | Working to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics in New Jersey | Finding and Fact-Checking False Energy Solutions | Save The Date: Autumn Toast and Dodge Poetry Festival | National Updates