Recycling & compost

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Every year, Americans throw out nearly 1,800 pounds of waste per person -- most of which goes to landfills.

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Infrastructure is coming! Let’s get it right.

Highways & infrastructure

Infrastructure is coming! Let’s get it right.

If America's infrastructure conversation can turn to the question of what projects are actually necessary to solve our most pressing challenges, then there is an opportunity to carry out a plan that will leave the country better off both now and in the long run. 

A clamshell in the forest: Why we need public policy to address the plastics problem

Beyond plastic

A clamshell in the forest: Why we need public policy to address the plastics problem

Plastic waste sits in landfills, cities, and forests. It breaks down into microplastics that fill the ocean, accumulate in wildlife, and cause health problems in humans. If we can implement some key policies, we can reshape our single-use economy into a circular one; reduce waste, protect the environment, and live healthier lives.

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