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.
Letter to EPA: Strengthen Standards for Synthetic Organic Chemical, Polymers, and Resins Plants, July 6, 2023
Date: July 6, 2023 To: Michael S. Regan, Administrator Mail code 1101A United States Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: EPA Proposal to Strengthen Standards for Synthetic Organic Chemical Plants and Groups I & II Polymers and …
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The Problem With Plastics Recycling
This resource has been factchecked by policy experts, using the latest scientific research. Find all our sources linked below. Recycling will not solve the plastics crisis For nearly 40 years, the plastics industry has promoted plastics recycling as the antidote to single-use …
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6 Tips From Moms’ Staff to Cut Plastic From Your Daily Routine
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.
When Plastics Recycling Releases Pollutants
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.