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
Skills Teams
*To get involved with any of our teams make sure to join the coalition by filling out our interest form!
Social Media Team
Our goal is to clearly and effectively communicate and share the work of the NJSSC with the greater environmental community through multiple social media platforms. We hope that our social media presence extends the reach of the NJSSC and inspires new generations of young activists!
Team Coordinator: Vacant
Outreach/Communications Team
Members will assist in conducting outreach in order to expand member schools in our coalition, as well as working on internal outreach within the coalition such as onboarding new members and tracking engagement. Members will also help write things like press releases and work to build a presence for NJSSC in the mass media.
Team Coordinators: Sarah Liu and Shirin Sood
Diversity and Inclusion Team
Our mission is to increase the diversity (geographical, racial, gender, etc) within the coalition. Through this mission, we hope that the Sustainability Coalition can increase its diversity of thought in tackling environmental issues, especially those that intersect with social injustice.
Team Coordinators: Vacant
Policy Team
Our job is to stay up-to-date on NJ and federal environmental policy. This enables NJSSC to voice our support for certain laws through advocacy work while preventing laws that damage the environment.
Team Coordinator: Hibba Ahmed