Plastics Project
Pollution from single-use plastics harms our planet, our wildlife, and our own health. Much of this pollution comes from plastic items we don't need in our lives at all - from plastic grocery bags to polystyrene (aka Styrofoam) takeout food containers. The plastics project aims to push forward both local and statewide legislation to ban single-use plastic bags. Currently, we are focused on forming key partnerships with other organizations, such as ANJEC and the Plastic Pollution Coalition, & taking action for a state plastics bill to pass through the state Assembly.
Project Coordinator: Purva Bommireddy
Ashvin Trehan (he/him)
Plastics Project Lead
Metuchen High School - Class of 2023
Ashvin Trehan is a junior at Metuchen High School who has been passionate about climate change since learning about it in middle school. Ashvin is most passionate about tackling climate change through a hands-on and physical approach. Outside of NJSCC, Ashvin is a member of The Civil Air Patrol, a member of Metuchen High School’s environmental club, and the president of the Metuchen High School Healthcare Club. In his free time, Ashvin likes to spend his time outdoors playing tennis, fishing, and hiking. Through NJSCC, Ashvin hopes to help beautify the environment so that future generations can enjoy all of the earth’s natural beauty.