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
Research and STEM Team
*To get involved with any of our teams make sure to join the coalition by filling out our interest form!
Overview: The Research and STEM Team works to incorporate a STEM angle to NJSSC's wider goals by educating others on sustainability advances through writing or events. In the upcoming year, the Research and STEM Team aim to curate research articles based on interdisciplinary approaches to climate reach, develop STEM/engineering challenges, develop educational events, and more!
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Meet Our Leaders!
Aniket Parikh
Ruhee Hegde
Ruhee is a co-leader in the Research/STEM team. Thus, her interests in environmental science focus around applying technologies in climate solutions, and communicating with youth on climate activism. Starting in freshman year, she was a researcher at The Knowledge Society and continues to volunteer with Sustainable Princeton and C-Change Conversations in her hometown. Additionally, she has run a blog since she was 10 where she produces short stories/poetry and she hopes to publish a novel soon!
Outside of conservation and writing, she loves to travel and learn about the arts, customs, and lifestyles of other cultures. Her next bucket list destination with my family is Guatemala! In her leisure time, she loves to make vision boards/scroll through Pinterest and go thrifting with friends!
Fazeelah Ali (She/Her)
Teaneck High School Class of 2027
Fazeelah is passionate about preserving the environment and educating others on it by writing article. She works as an editor at her school's writing center and is a member of her school's Muslim Student Association. Outside of school, she volunteers at the library and works as a Book Buddy for children. Some of her hobbies include gardening, art, reading, and traveling.
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