Larchmont, NY – New York State took a step towards a cleaner future Friday afternoon as the State Senate passed S4246D, The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, on what is expected to be the last day of session for both chambers. The action, which aims to reduce plastic packaging waste and pollution, comes one […]
We’re about two-thirds of the way through New York’s state legislative session. Here’s where our top environmental priorities stand. Somewhere between the first state budget deadline extension and the second, Governor Kathy Hochul acquiesced. Her push to change the way New York State accounts for methane emissions met such resistance from legislators and environmental […]
As part of Save the Sound’s commitment to reducing plastic waste in our rivers and streams, our Climate and Policy interns, Adrienne Baxter, Nicole Freitas and Prabisha Bhandari, are holding a four-part series focused on plastic reduction in local initiatives and policies. The key findings of this series will inform equitable and effective decisions on […]
Shining light on the advocacy and sustainability work of young environmental leaders working to make their communities safer and cleaner. As part of our commitment to youth engagement and equity, we are holding an ongoing series of interviews with individuals and sharing their stories to spread awareness. It is estimated that 40% of the U.S. […]
