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California Legislative Priorities for 2021
This year, Clean Water Action is sponsoring fix bills that will protect the public from toxic chemical exposures and ensure that all Californians have access to safe water.
Food Waste out of the Trash
Legislation passed in 2021 to require large food waste generators to divert their waste away from landfill or trash incinerator if an organic recycling facility is nearby that can take their waste. Food waste is a persistent problem, with over 25% of the overall food supply at the retail and consumer level going uneaten and wasted. Disposing of our organic material in landfills and incinerators contributes to climate change. Whether landfilled or burned, the waste generates methane and carbon dioxide. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is 86 times more potent in causing the climate to
Watch a Forum on PFAS and What You Can Do About it in California!
In May 2020, we held a townhall to talk about PFAS and it's impact on the health of first responders and communities.
Watch Our Short Film to Learn More About the PFAS -- the "Forever Chemical"
PFAS are a class of chemicals that are used to make products grease proof, waterproof and stain resistant. PFAS chemicals have been dubbed “forever chemicals” because they and their breakdown products are extremely persistent, lasting thousands of years or more.
