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
Navyaa Jain (she/her)
High School Co-Chair
Newark Academy - Class of 2023
Navyaa Jain is a senior at Newark Academy who has been involved in sustainability work since joining NJSSC. She is most passionate about sustainability work that focuses on climate change and integrating climate education into schools. Outside of NJSSC, Navyaa is President of her school’s environmental club, Director of Outreach at the Institute for Youth in Policy, and an intern working on research regarding global sustainability. Previously, she has worked on political campaigns supporting the Green New Deal, a climate education summit with Columbia University’s Earth Institute, and a collaborative Green in 21’ policy guide. She loves that her work with NJSSC allows her to work with student leaders who are dedicated to sustainability in NJ. In her free time, she enjoys writing, reading, and baking.
