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
South Jersey Climate News
Apr 20, 2020
“There are so many connections between the current crisis and the climate crisis,” said JoAnna Contarino, an organizer for New Jersey Student Sustainability Coalition. “We have seen how quickly trillions of dollars can be used during a crisis, and we are asking for this type of investment to fight climate change.”