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From Campus to... Landfill? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at UMN’s E-Waste

December 19, 2025 | By Gabriel Tufte

Before my tour of the UMN ReUse Program Warehouse, I already knew that e-waste poses some problems. But seeing what actually happens to our campus electronics — what gets reused, repaired, recycled, or thrown out — really made it hit home.

Presenting: Clean Water Action's 2023 Rhode Island Environmental Champions

April 24, 2023 | By Kerry Doyle

At this year’s Breakfast of Champions, we will honor the people who are making Rhode Island a national environmental leader.

Image of a graphic for Clean Water Action's Breakfast of Champions Event in Rhode Island

Our Annual Celebration is May 23rd! featuring Keynote Speaker María Belén Power

Meet our 2023 MA Annual Celebration Keynote Speaker: María Belén Power

April 18, 2023 | By Kerry Doyle

María Belén Power is an environmental justice powerhouse, from the grassroots to the State House. She currently serves as the Undersecretary of Environmental Justice and Equity for the Healey-Driscoll Administration. Join us in honoring her on May 23rd!

Diversion out of Landfills and Incinerators

April 5, 2023 | By Emily Ranson

Maryland legislation passed in 2021 requiring large food waste generators to divert away from landfills and incinerators and towards a list of zero waste strategies including composting, donating serviceable food, and using for agricultural purposes.

Vintage rainbow colored melamine plate and cup set. CC 2.0 DesignGuru118 Wikimedia.

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The Reality of Reusable Plastics

April 3, 2023 | By Grayson Teals

The “correct” use of melamine foodware requires that the dish not be heated above 160 degrees. When food is served on melamine plates there is relatively low cross contamination from the plate to the food. However, once you put that plate in the microwave, you’re immediately pushing past that safety zone.