Oct 08, 2019
Rhode Island Communities Step Up to Stop Plastic Pollution
With action to stem plastic pollution stalled at the state level, communities across the Ocean State continue to pick up the slack and take on this important work.
Campaign: Ending Plastic Pollution
Oct 08, 2019
Can You Slash Your Trash for One Week?
We live surrounded by trash, especially single-use plastic. It’s in our homes, schools, restaurants, offices, communities, and the environment. There’s so much waste that it can be easy to miss its full scale in our lives. Manufacturers and brand owners have created this throw-away culture by mass-producing disposable goods. But when it comes time to… Continue reading Can You Slash Your Trash for One Week?
Oct 01, 2019
Making the Environment a 2020 Election Priority
As they campaign in New Hampshire, presidential candidates must address the critical environmental threats facing our communities.
Jul 31, 2019
Disappointing Decisions Mark Rhode Island Legislative Session
This session, the Rhode Island General Assembly missed opportunities to make progress on a wide range of environmental issues. CLF and other environmental organizations pushed for action on the climate crisis, toxic chemicals, and plastics pollution, but no substantial new laws were enacted. It was not a total loss, however, as we were successful in preventing passage of some harmful measures.
Jul 08, 2019
Maine Makes Progress on Climate, Energy, Toxins, and More
Maine’s newly elected governor and legislature delivered on critical new laws that will cut climate-damaging emissions, protect Maine’s families and children from toxic chemicals, clean up our rivers, and save energy – all while creating jobs, growing new industries, and strengthening the economy.
Jun 27, 2019
Updated: Vermont Legislature Ends Session with Environmental Victories
This legislative session was full of historic victories for the people of Vermont. Our legislature passed three of the strongest pollution protection laws in the country, setting the standard for New England and the rest of the country.
May 21, 2019
Ending Plastic Pollution
Stop plastic from harming our air, water, and health.
May 15, 2019
The Connecticut Bottle Bill Needs Our Help
Connecticut lawmakers are debating a bill right now that would help keep millions of bottles and cans out of Connecticut’s parks, beaches, and streets every year – at no cost to taxpayers. But the bill won’t pass if the plastics industry and big beverage brands get their way.
May 13, 2019
It’s Time to Update Connecticut’s Bottle Bill
This blog was first published as an opinion piece in the Connecticut Mirror on April 15, 2019. Suddenly, recycling is costing cities and towns across Connecticut money. The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities reported that China Sword – China’s new policy of refusing United States’ plastic and paper recyclables – has flipped the economics of Connecticut’s… Continue reading It’s Time to Update Connecticut’s Bottle Bill
May 02, 2019
Should N.H. Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags?
Several states, and roughly three hundred U.S. cities and towns, have banned single-use plastic bags. Now, several states in New England, including New Hampshire, are considering similar bans. Kirstie Pecci joins The Exchange to talk more about what we can do to reduce plastic pollution.