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Starbucks and Our Plastic Pollution Problem
The globe is covered in plastic waste. The "to-go" coffee culture is a big part of this problem. Take Starbucks, for example. Starbucks uses more than 8,000 paper cups a minute, which adds up to more than four billion a year.
The Problem of Marine Plastic Pollution
Preventing the generation of disposable products as much as possible reduces the amount of money needed for controlling and managing trash and litter. Prevention is both cost-effective and better for the environment.
Green Justice Coalition
Clean Water Action has served since 2008 on the Steering Committee of the Green Justice Coalition (GJC), a partnership between labor and grassroots justice groups across Massachusetts, convened by our good friends at Community Labor United.
Mind the Store
Toxic chemicals are in a wide array of consumer products: food, packaging, clothing, sporting goods, toys, electronics, furniture, personal care products, and cleaners, among many others. As consumers, we have power. By coming together with others across the country, we can use our power to make sure that stores sell safer products.
Flame Retardants
Flame retardant chemicals have been linked to cancer, learning and developmental disabilities in children and many more health issues. They are found in many household and business products including upholstered furniture, car seats and strollers, nursing pillows, electronics-including toys-and more.