Plastics Project
Pollution from single-use plastics harms our planet, our wildlife, and our own health. Much of this pollution comes from plastic items we don't need in our lives at all - from plastic grocery bags to polystyrene (aka Styrofoam) takeout food containers. The plastics project aims to push forward both local and statewide legislation to ban single-use plastic bags. Currently, we are focused on forming key partnerships with other organizations, such as ANJEC and the Plastic Pollution Coalition, & taking action for a state plastics bill to pass through the state Assembly.
Project Coordinator: Purva Bommireddy
Divestment Team
*To get involved with any of our projects and/or campaigns make sure to join the coalition by filling out our interest form!
Overview: The Divestment Campaign supports DivestNJ in protecting the state pension fund from risky investments in fossil fuels and in working towards passing the fossil fuel divestment act NJ Senate Bill 198. In the upcoming year, the Divestment Campaign aims to expand their campaign membership and awareness and look to kickstart and public an op-ed series.
Meet Our Team Leaders!
Jiya Verma (She/Her)
Colts Neck High School Class of 2027
Jiya is a member of the divestment leadership team. She lives in Marlbor and is a sophomore in the Law Program at Colts Neck High School. Seperate to environmental activites, Jiya also enjoys tennis during her free time!
Sonia Kulkarni