Beyond Plastics’ Response to the American Chemistry Council’s Poll of NYS Voters’ Views on So-Called “Advanced Recycling”
Beyond Plastics’ response to the American Chemistry Council’s release of its poll of New York State voters’ views on so-called “advanced recycling”.
Beyond Plastics Responds to Coca-Cola & Bill Nye’s Greenwashing Plastics Recycling Video with a New Video Setting the Record Straight
Coca-Cola enlisted Bill Nye, the Science Sellout Guy to create a video designed to mislead the public about plastics recycling. In response, Beyond Plastics released a new claymation video of its own to set the record straight.
160+ Environmental and Community Organizations, Recycling Businesses Call on NYS Assembly and Senate To Reject Flawed Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation in State Budget
A coalition of more than 160 environmental and community organizations and recycling businesses are calling on the NYS Assembly and Senate to reject Extended Producer Responsibility proposals in the state budget.
Gov. Murphy Signs Recycled Content for Plastics Bill Into Law
NJ Governor Phil Murphy has signed the Recycled Content Bill into law! This will make New Jersey the East Coast leader and help reduce virgin plastic use.
NJ Bill To Increase Post-Consumer Recycled Content for Plastics Passes!
The Recycled Content Bill will make New Jersey the East Coast leader and help reduce virgin plastic use.
National Parks Should Go Plastic-Free
Beyond Plastics joins PEER and GreenLatinos in urging the reversal of a Trump admin. action that prevents our National Parks from banning the sale of single-use plastic water bottles.
550 Groups Ask Biden to Solve Plastic Pollution Crisis With 8 Executive Actions
A coalition of more than 550 community and conservation organizations today released its Presidential Plastics Action Plan, urging President-elect Joe Biden to take eight key executive actions to solve the plastic pollution crisis.
Environmental Leaders Cheer Gov. Murphy’s Signature on the Strongest Single-Use Waste Ban Bill in the Nation
A coalition of environmental groups applauded Gov. Murphy’s signature today of A1978/S864, now the strongest law in the country to reduce single-use waste to clean up our communities and the environment.
GrubHub, Delivery.com, Doordash, Seamless, PostMates & Caviar Asked to “Hold The Single-Use Plastics, Please” | 7/16/2020
More than 125 organizations ask Doordash, Seamless, PostMates & Caviar to “Hold The Single-Use Plastics, Please”
120+ Organizations Submit Letter Urging NYS DEC to Enforce State's Plastic Bag Ban, Bottle Bill & More | 5/27/2020
More than 120 organizations have sent a letter urging the New York State Dept. of Enviro. Conservation to enforce the state's existing plastic bag ban.
Beyond Plastics Announces Winners of the Earth Day Poster Contest | 5/19/2020
Beyond Plastics is proud to present the winners of its 2020 Earth Day Plastic Pollution poster contest.
Zoom News Conference on Monday April 27 to Release Results of Soil and Water Samples of Toxic Chemicals Near Norlite Incinerator in Cohoes, NY
Zoom News Conference on Monday April 27 to Release Results of Soil and Water Samples of Toxic Chemicals Near Norlite Incinerator in Cohoes, NY
Beyond Plastics Hosts Virtual Film Series and Poster Contest | 3/31/2020
Six exceptional films to educate you about our plastic pollution crisis and inspire you to act.
60+ Organizations Release Letter Calling for Plastic Bag Regulations to Follow Intent of Law
More than 60 organizations are calling on the NYS DEC to address flaws in its proposed rules & regulations for the state’s forthcoming plastic bag ban which takes effect on March 1, 2020.
Environmental Groups Oppose Flawed Plastic Pollution Bill Being Voted on in U.S. Senate Committee Today | 9/25/2019
Environmental groups urge the Senate to reject the weak Save Our Seas 2.0 Act and push for meaningful solutions to our plastic pollution crisis.