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
Benicio Kime
Research Co-Coordinator
American University - Class of 2027
Benicio Kime has worked previously as a youth leader for Ridgeview, and now as intern for research ventures and forest restoration. He has taught young students the benefits of forests to help renew their fascination in the outdoors. In EEF, he works to outline and assist the future of NJSSC, along with environmental outreach. Benicio is a rising Sophomore at American University in Washington DC, focused on Environmental Science and International Relations to bring more emphasis to environmental concerns globally in the future. Soon he will be studying abroad in Brussels, Belgium to gain a more robust understanding of the inner workings of the European Union and other influential NGOs.