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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:
Comments on EPA Plans to Rollback PFAS Drinking Water Limits
In late July, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened the National Drinking Water Advisory Council to brief them on plans to delay and weaken the first-ever Safe Drinking Water Act limits on some PFAS chemicals. We spoke during the public comment period and provided these written comments.
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.
California Currents | Winter 2024
In This Issue: California Voters Invest in Climate Reality | Communities Are Taking the Fight for Clean Air Into Their Own Hands | A Year of Success for Our ReThink Disposable Program | Bringing PFAS Testing to California’s Smallest Communities | National Updates: 2024 Election Results and Our Work; The Safe Drinking Water Act: 50 Years of Progress — But the Work is Never Finished; A Win for Our Water: Progress On Getting Lead Out Of Drinking Water