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    • Seattle Bans Plastic Utensils and Straws

      Posted by Shannon Cuthbert on July 13, 2018

      Reposted from CNN: A ban went into effect recently in Seattle outlawing plastic straws and utensils at “all food service businesses, including restaurants, grocery stores, delis, coffee shops, food…


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    • National Recycling Coalition on China’s Recycled Material Embargo

      Posted by Shannon Cuthbert on May 18, 2018

      National Recycling Coalition Press Release Issued May 15: Recycled materials and trash should look very different from each other, but for years they have been converging in the U.S. China…


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    • Take Action: Don’t Frack the Delaware River Basin

      Posted by Shannon Cuthbert on March 24, 2018

      The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) issued draft natural gas regulations on Nov. 30. They proposed a ban on fracking but, illogically, also issued draft regulations that would allow…


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    • Study: France Leads World in Ending Food Waste

      Posted by Shannon Cuthbert on December 18, 2017

      This year, France once again topped the Food Sustainability Index, which annually compares 34 nations on measures including healthy eating habits, food waste policies, and food sustainability. “Sustainable food…


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    • Apply for Manhattan SWAB Reuse and Repair Grant

      Posted by Shannon Cuthbert on August 12, 2017

      The Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB) is partnering with Citizens Committee for New York City and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer to launch a new grant initiative: NYC…


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    Join us for the next Sustainability Series meeting Join us for the next Sustainability Series meeting Wednesday (12/09) at 7:00pm. For this meeting we will discuss Population and Land Use Impact on Zoonotic Epidemics. Follow the link in our bio for more information on the speakers and to register in advance for this webinar.
    It's Election Day! Get out and vote for environmen It's Election Day! Get out and vote for environmental justice!
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Joe Biden knows there is no greater challenge facing our country and our world than climate change. That’s why he is outlining a bold plan – a Clean Energy Revolution – to address this grave threat and lead the world in addressing the climate emergency. Check the link in our bio to read The Biden Plan Clean Energy and Environmental Justice.
    The Climate and Finance Committee of the Sierra Cl The Climate and Finance Committee of the Sierra Club’s NYC Group invites you to attend a webinar on Monday, October 26th.  The webinar will discuss investing in regenerative agriculture and the impacts of climate change.
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The panel will consist of industry practitioners sharing their experiences and insights, and their particular focus on the investment of regenerative agriculture to address climate change.
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Look for the meeting details on the NYC Groups homepage.
    Catherine Skopic, chair of Sierra Club New York, a Catherine Skopic, chair of Sierra Club New York, and Irene Van Slyke, treasurer of Sierra Club New York, both attended the People’s Climate Movement in September.  84 organizations were co-sponsors for the climate march.
    Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) announces Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) announces her 2020 Climate Report: a new House Committee on Oversight and Reform staff report on the health and economic efforts of climate action.
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Learn more about Carolyn Maloney’s introduction of three new climate and environment bills at the upcoming Sustainability Series meeting on Thursday, October 15th at 7pm via Zoom.  Meeting details can be found at the NY Group homepage.
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Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, NY 12: Chair of House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Catherine Skopic, Chair, Sierra Club NYC Group Delegate to Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter.
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