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
Green Amendment
*To get involved with any of our projects and/or campaigns make sure to join the coalition by filling out our interest form!
Overview: The Green Amendment would give all New Jersey citizens the basic environmental rights to clear air, clean water, a stable climate, and a healthy environment within our State Constitution. This means that the environment would be protected to the same degree as the right to free speech. NJSSC is working to spread the word about this proposal. Our goal is to empower our members to advocate for the Green Amendment within their communities.
What you can do: Sign the Green Amendment petition and ask your school environmental club to sign on in support of the law. Bring the issue to your local government by suggesting that they pass a resolution in support of the GA. Send a quick email to your Representatives calling on them to Co-Sponsor a Green Amendment!
Check out and share this LinkTree below to take some quick, low commitment action that will urge Assembly Speaker Coughlin to give the Green Amendment bill a hearing!
Campaign Coordinators: Margaret Berei and Svanfridur Mura