Plastics

ReThink Disposable: Party Without Plastic!

September 18, 2023 | By Kerry Doyle

The answer to plastic pollution comes before Recycle, Reuse, and even Reduce: it’s RETHINK.

Image of a plastic dinosaur with a party hat on.

NJ Clean Water Action Marta Young at a Recycling Facility

Recycling Inequalities 

August 24, 2023 | By Marta Young

At Clean Water Action we believe in reducing trash before it starts. We all want to do the right thing by recycling, but unfortunately recycling is not always the best solution for our health or planet.

ReThink Disposable | California Program Update, July 2023

July 10, 2023 | By Clean Water Action California and ReThink Disposable Publications

Welcome to Clean Water Action California’s July program update! Every month you’ll read all about how we’re working towards California’s environmental health and safety. Thank you for your support of this work and for being part of the solution!

California Program Update July 2023 - ReThink Disposable

Plastic pollution in water, including plastic bag

Ban Minnesota's Ban on Plastic Bag Bans!

Ending the plastic bag preemption will protect Minnesota waters, keep thousands of toxic chemicals out of our environment, save taxpayer dollars, and restore local control and autonomy. Life in plastic - not fantastic. Act now!

From the State House to Your Plate - We’re Fighting Plastic Pollution

July 9, 2023 | By Kerry Doyle

The petrochemical lobby is desperate to keep us all hooked on plastic because plastic is made from fossil fuels. But we know the real solutions: reduce our consumption of plastic, design items for reuse, and build real recycling systems.