zero waste

Clean Water Action's Marta Young in Malaysia for Global Plastic Meeting

October 18, 2026 | By Amy Goldsmith

Clean Water Action is proud to announce that our Zero Waste Specialist, Marta Young, has been selected as one of 16 representatives from the U.S. to attend the Break Free From Plastic’s (BFFP) Global Members Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Marta Young, Clean Water Action, Zero Waste Specialist, Marta Young

Winning the Race Against Waste in CT

October 5, 2026 | By Kerry Doyle

This summer, Clean Water Action’s ReThink Disposable team went on the road bringing reusable cups and a portable water refill station to races and events across Connecticut. Our mission? Stop trash before it starts on race day, reimagine how these events operate, and get athletes and spectators to buy in.

Good News from JP: We’re taking on take-out trash!

October 2, 2026 | By Kerry Doyle

Remember when we went dumpster-diving into downtown Jamaica Plain trash cans a year ago? That was the start of something big - a project to help one neighborhood take on single-use disposable waste. Here’s an update on the project!

Take Action to Fight the Trash Crisis!

Connecticut is out of places to put trash. We generate far more waste than we can dispose of in-state, and the cost of shipping it to landfills in Pennsylvania and Ohio is rising. We need to make less trash! Take action!

During Government Shutdown: Exploring Reusable Solutions at Petrified Forest National Park

January 6, 2026 | By Jon Scott

Even with the park officially closed, I was able to get a tour showcasing all the different sustainable practices at Petrified Forest National Park. Read about the exciting changes being made as a result of Clean Water Fund’s ReThink Disposable collaboration with the park concession there.

Two employees pose near a rack of reusable water bottles for sale in a gift shop

Philadelphia’s Bring Your Own Bag Bill: How We Got Here and Why It Matters

January 6, 2026 | By Maurice Sampson

Philadelphia just took a major step toward sustainability. After years of advocacy, the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOBag) law is now in effect: cutting paper bag waste, supporting small businesses, and promoting equity by encouraging reusable bags. Smart policy, real impact, and a cleaner city for everyone.