ReThink Disposable in New Jersey

Life Cycle of Plastic

ReThink Disposable, a program of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund, aims to stop trash before it starts.

The program works with local governments, businesses, and institutions to help them switch from single-use food packaging to reusables, helping them to go green and save money!

By providing knowledge, guidance, and support, ReThink Disposable inspires change that leads to conserved resources, saved energy, and reduced litter polluting our streets, communities, and waterways.

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New Jersey Plastics Policies — Local and Statewide

Clean Water Action's ReThink Disposable program works to eliminate single-use plastic trash and other harmful chemicals. Plastic contains toxic chemicals linked to reproductive harm, cancer risk, metabolic disease, and other issues. We have spearheaded efforts to pass numerous local and statewide policies to protect our health and communities from harm. Learn more in our New Jersey Plastics Policies Fact Sheet:
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New Jersey ReThink Disposable Case Studies

ReThink Disposable Videos

Blog Posts

ReThink Disposable: Stop Trash Before It Starts
ReThink Disposable Main SIte

Publications

New Jersey Currents | Winter 2024

In this issue: Pushing for the Reduction of Pollution in NJ’s Freight & Goods Movement | The Fight for Environmental Justice in NJ Prisons | Annual Autumn Toast a Success! | Plastic Reduction at the State and Local Levels Continues to Grow Strong | Election Results | ReThink Disposable Helps Reduce Air Pollution in Newark National Updates

New Jersey Currents | Summer 2024

In this issue: Launch of NJ Warehouse Proximity Report and Introduction of Warehouse and Port Pollution Reduction Act | Working to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics in New Jersey | Finding and Fact-Checking False Energy Solutions | Save The Date: Autumn Toast and Dodge Poetry Festival | National Updates

Reusable Foodware Purchasing Guide

This guide provides examples of reusable foodware substitutes for disposable products that contribute to the waste generated by a typical food service business.

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