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Fighting for a Better Freight and Goods Movement System in NJ
Environmental Justice & Equity in NJ
Zero Waste in MA
Our state’s landfills and incinerators pollute the air and water of neighboring communities. The aging Wheelabrator incinerator in Saugus, MA, for example, has had four fires in just the past few years - fires that release toxic chemicals into the air! Unfortunately, Massachusetts produced 5.9 million tons of waste in 2020, falling short of its own waste reduction goals, and actually increasing 7.4% from 2019. But most of that waste is actually made up of materials that don’t need to be thrown in the trash including things that could have been recycled or composted, like cardboard, glass
Putting Water First in Massachusetts
Protecting Our Health from Toxic Chemicals in Massachusetts
Toxic chemicals surround us—in our air, water, homes, and workplaces. Many chemicals used in everyday products, like plastics, cosmetics, toys, and furniture, increase the risk of serious illnesses.
Clean Water Action is working to reduce toxic chemicals in our homes, workplaces and communities. This year, we are asking Massachusetts authorities to:
Ban toxic PFAS chemicals from consumer products; Support Massachusetts communities that have been impacted by elevated rates of PFAS in their drinking water Require companies that manufacture, sell or distribute children’s products to disclose