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April 2024

Do You Know What Could Be In Your Plastic Water Bottle?

Plastics are poisoning our bodies and our planet. Watch this video with Food & Water Watch experts to learn more about the problems plastics and their pollution are causing people's health and what we all can do to stop it.

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(NOT SO) FUN FACT

Did you know that scientists are finding plastics inside our fruits and vegetables? If you’re wondering how this happens, it’s because about 90% of microplastics in our waste stream end up in sewage sludge, which is widely used as a crop fertilizer. Microplastics in sludge are so tiny the roots of plants then take them up. Scary stuff!

Check out the digital version of our Quarterly newsletter for more tips to reduce plastic pollution in what you grow at home here.
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ON THE GROUND



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Nobody Should Lose Their Home Because Of Water Bills

A bill moving through the Maryland legislature threatens to leave low-income households and tenants in Baltimore at risk of foreclosure and eviction over water and sewer bills. We’re working with social justice and housing groups to stop this bill and protect clean, affordable water for all.
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Read more about this fight.





SPOTLIGHT ON



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FTC Sues to Block Controversial Grocery Merger

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that they would sue to
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block the $24.6 billion grocery retail merger between Kroger and Albertsons. Not only is this move historic, but it would also protect consumers against skyrocketing prices. We will continue to educate, organize, and apply legal pressure to garner these big wins!

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Volunteer With Us!

We’re launching a new volunteer team to fight against the onslaught of plastics polluting our waterways, food, and bodies.
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Join the Plastics Action Team to learn how you can work locally to support the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, which will hold corporations responsible for the cleanup of the plastics crisis and end single-use plastics.
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Join our Plastic Action Team launch on Thursday, April 25 to learn more!






GET INVOLVED

Break Free From Plastic Pollution

Tell your member of Congree to support the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act.
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This bill would reduce plastic pollution and help build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future by:
* Shifting the burden of our plastic pollution nightmare to where it belongs — on the corporations.
* Reducing and banning certain single-use plastic products that are not recyclable.


Livable Future LIVE! April Edition

Join us for our Livable Future LIVE! virtual event, Planet vs Plastic, on Wednesday, April 24, from 3 - 4 pm EDT.
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Plastic is everywhere — and plastic-producing corporations have intentionally shifted the blame for plastic pollution onto us — even as they ramp up production. Join us to learn more about how, together, we can break free from plastic pollution! 


Save the Date!

Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and this year, we have a specific mission:  Because it’s people or plastics. We can’t have both. You can make your Earth Day gift early this year! Your contribution today will be matched $3-to-$1 to have FOUR TIMES the impact to stop plastic pollution!
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