This July, let’s make America the Land of the Plastic-Free!
This Plastic Free July, take stock of your consumer habits, strive to reduce your plastic consumption, spread the word, take action in your community, and speak out to your local government. Let's demand an end to the reign of “disposable” plastics and build a sustainable, reusable future!
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Keep it off the curb! How to keep these 5 banned items out of your trash
Recycling some items can take a little bit more work than just putting mixed paper on the curb, but it’s worth it to protect our communities from the pollution caused by landfills and incinerators! Here's how to keep 5 banned items off of the curb.
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Black History Month Champion: Kevin Jeffery, Blue Index
“I believe that all people, flora and fauna, on the planet are in the same boat. All these living things are here to support one another. That is the reason we are all here and I am doing my part to contribute to this continuum.”
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Black History Month Champion: Brenda Lee Richardson
"Being at Clean Water for almost a year has been one of the best working experiences I have ever had in my career. Bob Wendelgass, Clean Water’s President and CEO and Michael Bochynski, DC's State Director, have inspired me and supported me in ways I could have never imagined. I love my work as an eco-feminist in Washington, DC and it has been very rewarding as I work on climate change issues in disfavored communities for the Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative.”
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Report from the White House Summit on Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacement
It’s no small thing to move an issue like lead service line replacement all the way to the White House. Growing recognition that there are still sources of lead in our drinking water systems and that they pose a real health risk has helped propel this issue to the top of the Administration’s agenda.
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Black History Month Champion: Ngodoo Atume
"What I love most about my work is seeing the impact and change that we make in the lives of the people and environmental justice communities we serve. My goal to ensure that communities, particularly those of color, have access to safe, clean, and affordable drinking water."
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"Through no fault of my own, I was exposed to these toxic chemicals. And as a result, I will die with this cancer."
"We must come together to demand change and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. I urge all of you to take a stand against these toxic chemicals and demand change. Together we can make a difference and protect ourselves and future generations from the devastating effects of PFAS."
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We All Live Downstream - Clean Water Action Podcast
Welcome to We All Live Downstream: a Clean Water Action Podcast available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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