Last month, members of Congress introduced a bill that reads as a gift to the plastics industry. It would exempt “advanced recycling” from air pollution laws and promote it as a solution to plastic pollution. This is dangerous. Our lawmakers must not be fooled into thinking this is the best path forward.
Letter to The House of Representatives About Greenwashed Plastics Recycling Bill, September 27, 2024
Date: September 27, 2024 To: House of Representatives Re: Why H.R. 9676, the “Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act” is dangerous Dear Representative, The undersigned environmental, health, science, consumer protection and environmental justice organizations urge you not to co-sponsor H.R. …
Moms Tell the Department of Energy: Burning Plastic Is Not a Climate Solution
The funding created by the Inflation Reduction Act is supposed to be for climate solutions that benefit our families and communities. But the Department of Energy just announced a whopping $182 million will go to burning plastic waste.
Ask Mom Detective: How Can My Family Avoid Microplastics?
What’s the deal with microplastics? And is it possible to avoid them? Mom Detective investigates and shares tips for reducing our microplastic body burden.
Moms Share Tips for Making Back-to-School Better: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, New York, and Tennessee.
Kids heading back to school? Here’s how to ditch the plastic and pack more sustainable lunches.
Sustainable school lunches: ways to reduce costs, waste & chemical exposure for kids
Letter: U.S. activists call on Dept. of Energy to revoke $182 million IRG loan guarantee
How to Pack a Planet-Friendly School Lunch That Your Kids Will Love
Chevron’s move to Houston raises alarms over air pollution impact on Latino communities
Ask Mom Detective: Does Artificial Turf Cause Cancer?
As fall sports season begins, Mom Detective looks at artificial turf. Is it toxic? And how can we protect our kids from exposure to harmful chemicals on field?
Solid Waste Incinerators 101
Incinerators are a type of furnace used to burn solid wastes. These facilities emit harmful air pollutants and climate-heating gases. Some incinerators adhere to strict emissions controls, while others use none whatsoever. Incinerators commonly compete with recyclers, landfills, and composting facilities for …