GET INTO ACTION!
Make the Fossil Fuel Industry Pay for Climate Damage!
New York taxpayers are on the hook for billions of $$$ to repair infrastructure and protect our communities from climate change... Meanwhile, the Fossil Fuel industry
is reaping record profits and getting SUBSIDIES!
CALL GOVERNOR HOCHUL NOW!
URGER HER TO SIGN THE CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND ACT INTO LAW:
877-796-1949
For more information: Eric Weltman - eweltman@fwwatch.org - foodandwaterwatch.org
The Climate Change Superfund Act would raise $3 BILLION a year from Big Oil corporations to safeguard our water systems, schools, and provide other esstenial resiliency measures.
Steps we can take to reduce plastic use.
Plastic Free July is here and we have a special newsletter dedicated to all things plastic related. Below you will find tips, MSWAB plastic waste audit data, research, and legislative bills we are following. You will also find updates as well as upcoming events and committee meeting dates with links to learn more. You can find more information at www.manhattanswab.org/events.
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics with simple lifestyle swaps.
Take the Challenge!
https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/take-the-challenge/
CALL YOUR SENATOR / REP. to co-sponsor the:
BREAK FREE FROM PLASTIC POLLUTION ACT.
(sample letter you can use is the names list).
•SENATOR: Charles E. Schumber (202) 224-6542
•HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (202) 224-6542
•HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE/NATIONAL LEVEL: Adriano Espaillat
(212) 663-3900 (212) 497-5959 (202) 225-4365 (646) 740-3632
•NY GOVERNOR/STATE LEVEL: Kathy Hochul (518) 474-8390
Governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form
•ASSEMBLY MEMBER/STATE LEVEL: Al Taylor
(212) 234-1430 (518) 455-5491
•NYC MAYOR/LOCAL/CITY LEVEL: Eric Adams
NYC.gov/connect
311 or 212-NEWYORK
•CITY COUNCIL/LOCAL/CITY LEVEL: Yusef Salaam
District9@council.nyc.gov
(212) 678-4505 (212) 788-7397
•EPA
EPA.GOV
(877) 251-4575
SAMPLE LETTER:
"Hi, my name is YOUR NAME.
I'm calling from YOUR TOWN/CITY to ask you the SENATOR/REPRESENTATIVE to co-sponsor the
Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act.
I hope the SENATOR/REPRESENTATIVE will co-sponsor the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
without delay and be a leader in confronting this scary environmental
and public health crisis."
Thank the staffer for taking your call.
They may ask you to provide your full address to verify that you are a constituent.
ZERO-WASTE SHOPPING:
Here are some ZERO-WASTE shopping tips:
It is possible to reduce your 'shopping footprint,' but it requires
much more organization and preparation than conventional shopping.
(You'll be be surprised to realize how ingrained your shopping habits are.)
Arrive at the store prepared, with the right equipment, and you'll thank
yourself for it when you get home.
1. Use reusable bags for produce and all shopping.
2. Use reusable containers for items that need to be weighed.
3. Use your phone to record container weights.
4. Use a cloth bag for bread and dry bulk items.
5. Use your own bag to carry groceries.
6. Always keep your shopping kit with you.
7. Opt for recyclable packaging.
8. Avoid products with plastic packaging. Go to the counter for items and look for
cardboard packaging in the froozen food section.
9. Shop at stores that support zero-waste practices.
Seek out alternative sources of food, such as CSA
(community-supported agriculture) shares for produce and grains:
Justfood.org (New York City)
Roxburyfarm.com, Lancasterfarmfresh.com.
DROP FAST FASHION:
Buy less and second hand. If you buy new, check the inside label
to avoid buying Polyester which is plastic. Cotton, hemp, natural
materials, rayon and viscose are OK.
OPT OUT OF JUNKMAIL:
You can return the letter in the mailbox labeled refused or incorrect address.
You can also add: « please take me off your list. ».
BATHROOM PRODUCTS:
Buy Bar Soap: https://puresoapworks-us.com/index.htm
Shampoo Alternaties: Search « solid shampoo-conditioner bars »,
you will find many brands such as: Terracycle.com, Humby.com,
Dr. Bronner's Pure Castille soap in cartons is good for all cleaning
purposes.
