zero waste

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!

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

Marta Young to Represent Clean Water Action at Global Plastic Meeting in Malaysia

March 4, 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, this fall.

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.

From Campus to... Landfill? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at UMN’s E-Waste

December 19, 2025 | By Gabriel Tufte

Before my tour of the UMN ReUse Program Warehouse, I already knew that e-waste poses some problems. But seeing what actually happens to our campus electronics — what gets reused, repaired, recycled, or thrown out — really made it hit home.

Launching the Reuse Revolution in NOHO!

December 16, 2025 | By Kerry Doyle

What if your local downtown businesses collaborated to offer reusable containers to customers, free of charge? This is exactly what is happening in Northampton!