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
Green Amendment
*To get involved with any of our projects and/or campaigns make sure to join the coalition by filling out our interest form!
What Is The Green Amendment?
The Green Amendment would give all New Jersey citizens the fundamental environmental rights to clean air, clean water, a stable climate, and a healthy environment within our State Constitution. This means environmental rights would be protected to the same degree as the right to free speech. NJSSC's goal is to empower our members to advocate for the Green Amendment within their local communities and push for the passage of the amendment in the state level.
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What Does Our Team Do?
Our leadership team provides a variety of workshops for members such as lobbying, media writing, to how to present to your councils/environmental committee, and many others to make sure students feel equipped to take political action. We offer guidance on contacting legislators, presenting the Green Amendment to a new audience (school, community event, etc.), and becoming an inspiring leader for other youth passionate about the environment. While our regular meetings run virtually over Zoom, we have in person opportunities such as lobby days, rallies hosted by Green Amendments for the Generations and we attend Green Amendment senate hearings at the state capital in Trenton.
What Can You Do to Support Us?
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Sign the Green Amendment petition
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Ask your school environmental club to sign on in support of the law.
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Send a quick email to your Representatives calling on them to push for a Green Amendment hearing!
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Find out who your legislators are and call (contact info found here) to ask them to push for a Green Amendment hearing!
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And most importantly, join our team!
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What's Happening Now (Winter 2025):
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Recruitment targeting schools, partner organizations, and social justice organizations.
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Passing local resolutions to support the Green Amendment.
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Legislator meetings and lobbying events.
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Educational Instagram Reels.
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Articles for media outlets​.