The United Nations Environment Programme’s roadmap for reducing worldwide plastic pollution incorporates the consideration of “chemical conversion” technologies for plastic waste.
United Nations Plastics Report Endorses Dangerous, Unproven Technologies Read More
Vermont’s Senate advanced an important piece of legislation (H.158) that would expand and modernize the state’s Bottle Bill.
Vermont Legislature Approves Sweeping Expansion of Bottle Bill Program Read More
Groups submitted a letter calling for enforceable regulations that limit the ability of companies to greenwash their products or packaging.
Environmentalists Call on Federal Trade Commission to Crack Down on Greenwashing Read More
Environmental groups present actionable solutions that will help Massachusetts break away from the toxic false choice between burning and burying waste.
Environmental Groups Urge Massachusetts to Take Bold Steps on Zero Waste Read More
The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced new proposed rules that will help reduce toxic emissions from petrochemical plants, including plastics production facilities.
Just Zero Applauds EPA Proposed Rules Reducing Toxic Petrochemical Emissions Read More
New nonprofit Just Zero taking a national approach to zero waste and closing disposal sites
"Our environment is in crisis, the climate is in crisis. Our trash system is incredibly wasteful. It makes sense to move forward and create a zero waste organization that could work across the U.S."
– Kirstie Pecci, Executive Director
July 5, 2022
Pressure grows against Coca-Cola’s “corporate infiltration” of COP27
“The UN’s continued reliance on corporate polluters as sponsors shows that they see corporations as a part of the conversation regarding solutions, which is dangerous. These companies have repeatedly shown they are part of the problem and that their only goal in sponsoring these events is to greenwash their image.”
– Peter Blair, Policy Director
November 3, 2022
Countless Withdrawals of Natural Capital Likely to Bankrupt Human Well-Being
“For those forced to live near fossil fuel refineries and forced to live near plastic production facilities, the environment already has collapsed."
– Kevin Budris, Advocacy Director
January 6, 2023