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Working to end plastic pollution everywhere. Find and follow us on other platforms at: https://t.co/6qe0dj1WA1
Bennington College
Joined January 2019
There's nothing “lazy” about our advocacy!. Check out this strong letter in the @timesunion (seventh entry down) explaining the tireless effort our amazing community members put into the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act and beyond:.
timesunion.com
Other writers urged the governor to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act, questioned the governor's push for a new nuclear plant and more.
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Beyond Plastics is joining our allies at Th!rd Act Upstate NY for @sundayofaction—a day of action celebrating the movement to leave fossil fuels behind on Sunday, Sept. 21. Check out the link below to register for the event closest to you:.
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Three beverage companies have produced nearly 140 million metric tons of plastic since 2000
ehn.org
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers examined the plastic waste produced by three major beverage companies: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé. In short: Of all the plastic...
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Plastic waste burned in poor countries releases toxic smoke and threatens global health
ehn.org
Communities in the Global South are increasingly burning plastic waste in open pits and homes, releasing dangerous toxins and raising alarm among health experts ahead of upcoming United Nations...
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We wrote a BOOK! 📘 “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” is due out from @thenewpress on Dec. 2. 🗓️ But you can pre-order your copy right now.🖱️@enckj @AdamLMahoney #planetorplastic
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Our awesome community members are making waves in Sugarloaf Township, Pennsylvannia, by standing up against Alterra Property Group's proposed chemical recycling plant. “It’s going to stink. It’s going to kill our economy. Nobody wants it.”. Read more:
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Residents at a meeting on Tuesday reacted to plans for a data center, a plastics-to-oil plant and a high-voltage line — all of which have been proposed since March.
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We wrote a BOOK! 📘. “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” is due out from @thenewpress on Dec. 2. 🗓️ But you can pre-order your copy right now.🖱️. Learn more and pre-order at:
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Microplastics have MACRO consequences. Read all about it in the July 2025 issue from the @SEHNetwork:
sehn.org
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Lake Champlain researchers highlight research into microplastic and marine debris It's time for state lawmakers to adopt laws to reduce plastics. come on now.
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Lake Champlain scientists are researching how much marine debris and microplastic pollution are in the lake.
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States vary widely in efforts to fight plastic waste, new report shows
ehn.org
California earned top marks and Mississippi ranked last in a new evaluation of state laws aimed at curbing plastic pollution, as federal inaction pushes more responsibility to state governments.All...
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RT @BrianForNJ: Did I mention we’re all plastic people now? Well, apparently fish are plastic too! Plastic fiber pollution found in every f….
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Researchers in West Virginia have found microplastic pollution in every fish they sampled from seven streams in the North Central Appalachian region, revealing widespread contamination in local...
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RT @BrianForNJ: OK, this is the bad news we’ve been expecting. Tiny nanoplastic particles are having an impact on our lung cells. @Plastics….
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RT @EmilyAssembly: Our legacy will be a planet choked by plastic unless we get serious about solving this problem. We must pass the Packag….
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The weekend beckons on this sunny Friday in mid-July. 👋⛱️ WHAT WILL YOU READ?! 📕Check out the Summer Edition of the Beyond Plastics Book Club to find your next favorite environmental read! We've got picks for adults and for kids. Go forth and browse:
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Jess Conard is the Appalachia Director at Beyond Plastics, an organization working to reduce plastic pollution through policy change, education, and grassroots advocacy.
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“It’s time to voice your opposition to chemical recycling.”.
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“Why are my hard-earned tax dollars being used for a company that hasn’t been transparent about community health impacts or economic benefit? . [A]re we adopting a false solution that perpetuates plastic overproduction with a flashy name tag?”.
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“Even the U.S. Department of Energy has found the industry’s claims of infinite plastic recyclability to be questionable.”.
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