California is now leading the US in tackling plastic pollution as well as adopting and building systems to help the state move towards a zero-waste, reusable future.
Plastic Pollution Coalition Youth Ambassadors have 10 calls to action for world leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference.
Mar. 25 - Today Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) reintroduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act.
Mar. 24 - The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 builds upon state and local laws across the country with proven plastic reduction strategies.
March 10 - While celebrating advocacy for protection of natural resources during Ocean Day at the State Capitol, legislators announced a package of bills to address the mounting waste crisis affecting California’s coastline, landfills, and ratepayers.
Dec. 8 - Presidential Plastics Action Plan Urges Incoming President to Stop New Plastic Production, Regulate Petrochemical Industry, Reduce Plastic Pollution