Last month, EPA finalized strong chemical manufacturing protections aimed at slashing cancer rates by taking on toxic pollution. The new rule could make a big difference for Robert Taylor and his family in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
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We recently asked Moms’ staff across the country to share their practical insights for cutting down on plastics. Here are six pro tips they shared that are cost-efficient and easy to implement.
What’s in the Air: Too Much Plastic at Our Doctors’ Offices
In her What’s in the Air column, Dominique Browning shares how her life—including her view on plastics—has been shaped by days spent helping at her father’s doctor’s office. Her conclusion: so much of the plastic we use today is unnecessary, and we need systemic solutions to get the plastics crisis under control.
Advocating for Clean Air In and Outside the Home: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Ask Mom Detective: How Do I Break Up With Plastic?
There are so many reasons to use less plastic, including that plastic is harmful to the environment as well as human health. Mom Detective shares simple tips for avoiding single-use plastic.
What to Look for as the UN Negotiates a Global Plastics Treaty
As the deadline for the world’s first Global Plastics Treaty approaches, Moms Clean Air Force is pressing for a global agreement to reduce plastics production and cut toxic air and water pollution at every point in the plastics supply chain.
Historic New Protections Reduce Pollution From Dangerous Chemical Manufacturing Facilities
EPA has finalized strong standards to address pollution from chemical manufacturing facilities—an important step in reducing the pollution burden for historically marginalized communities living near some of the nation’s most dangerous petrochemical facilities.
Why Earth Day’s Planet vs. Plastics Theme Is Spot On
Plastic has permeated nearly every aspect of our lives and also our bodies. Read the top five reasons it’s time to curb plastic from your life.
Moms’ Dominique Browning on Plastics and Climate Change in the New York Times
On a recent walk, Dominique Browning got to thinking that the scattered debris of our lives shows how we take for granted this gorgeous world of ours. And she began to write—to help connect the dots between climate change and petrochemical pollution.
Recycling Plastics Doesn’t Work
For decades, the plastics industry lied to the public about the viability of recycling, according to a new report.
What’s in the Air: Plastic Scams
In her column “What’s in the Air,” Dominique Browning reflects on the plastics industry. The plastic waste crisis is getting worse every year—in large part because there is no way to safely recycle this material, notwithstanding the industry’s efforts to push a “new” technique called “advanced recycling.”
President Biden’s Visit to East Palestine Can Be a Turning Point for Petrochemical Protections
President Joe Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio, the site of the tragic train derailment and toxic chemical release, a year after the disaster. East Palestine residents let him know they don’t just want answers—they want action.