Climate change threat from plastic
Although plastic pollution does pose a major and growing danger to marine wildlife, ecosystems, fisheries, and human health, plastic is, unfortunately, not just a threat to our oceans. Plastic is also a major threat to our climate and our collective future, a fact overlooked in most climate change programs, including the important new Biden climate agenda.
Opinion: Plastic to Fuel Is a Threat to Md.’s Environment
As Maryland and the country move away from single-use plastic and chooses clean energy over burning coal, oil and gas, the plastics industry has started selling a dangerous new idea to protect their profits.
How Restaurants Can Get Involved With the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act 2021
Supported by Beyond Plastics founder Judith Enck, who is also a former EPA Administrator, Just Salad has drafted a sign-on letter for members of the restaurant, food service, and food and beverage industries. The letter urges other restaurants to get involved with supporting the BFFPPA 2021.
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act reintroduced, plastics industry ramps up opposition
The bill would ban some single-use plastic products, set recycled content requirements and enact a national EPR program. Critics oppose efforts to suspend permitting for plastic production facilities.
Letter to the Editor: Back the Movement to Escape From Plastic
To protect our bodies and our unborn children’s health, we have a role to play — call your members of Congress and urge them to support the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act.
New action on horizon for sustainable materials management under Biden, experts predict
Recycling market development and food waste are among many issues stakeholders hope will receive renewed federal engagement, despite limited attention in the president's agenda to date.
The Climate Crisis: Interview With Judith Enck
Climate change advocate and author Bill McKibben interviews Beyond Plastics President and former EPA Regional Administrator, Judith Enck about plastics’ role in our climate crisis.
INSIGHT: Plastic Pollution Is an Environmental Justice Issue
Black people and other individuals of color are disproportionately affected by environmental harms like plastic pollution. Sarah J. Morath, an associate professor at Wake Forest University School of Law, argues Congress can address these inequities by enacting the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act.