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
Clean Water & Energy Campaign
*To get involved with any of our projects and/or campaigns make sure to join the coalition by filling out our interest form!
Overview: For over a century, the world has been using fossil fuels to power our lifestyles. Unfortunately, our environment has paid the price. Burning fossil fuels has caused issues ranging from air and water pollution to global warming and climate change, bringing about the need for clean and renewable energy. The Clean Energy Equity Act Campaign is working to get the bill S2484/A4185 passed. If passed, the bill would direct $50 million annually to environmental justice communities in NJ. This funding would go towards renewable energy projects and paid workforce training for historically overburdened communities.
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What you can do: Help organize legislative actions around the bill, create messaging for the social media team to share actions, write pieces for the media, and help plan events/webinars to build awareness.
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Meet Our Campaign Leaders!
Christina Galhofo (She/Her)
Hanover Park High School Class of 2026
Cristina is a junior at Hanover Park High School. She is a part of the Clean Water and Energy team here at NJSSC. Aside from this, she is the president of her school’s Environmental Club and does ice skating. She also enjoys listening to music and going on nature walks in her free time!
Alexander Savov (He/Him)
Mainland High ​School Class of 2025
Alexander Savov is passionate about leveraging engineering and technology to advance sustainability. He is an Eagle Scout, Jr. Beach Captain at Clean Ocean Action and conducted research on reducing water contamination as part of the NJ Governor STEM program. As a Young Innovators Climate and Energy Program scholar, Alex explored clean energy projects and policies reflecting the new climate realities. Beyond his environmental work, Alex is a competitive swimmer and Special Olympics volunteer.