Blog posts from around the country
New Jersey Chapter
Just yesterday, Maine became the first state in the nation to ban Styrofoam food containers. The new legislation also prohibits the use of plastic straws in state facilities. Maine is also moving on a bill to ban plastic bags. In March, New York…
Sonoma Group / Redwood Chapter / California
The North Bay Zero Waste Symposium engages community stakeholders by showcasing zero waste policies, programs and infrastructure that design waste out of the system wherever possible and divert discarded materials through composting, reclaiming,…
New Jersey Chapter
B.L. England, the last coal powered plant in New Jersey, is set to stop operations on Wednesday after more than 50 years of burning fossil fuels. Employees are still working to dismantle the plant. The New Jersey Sierra Club has been trying to close…
Florida Chapter
Sierra Club Florida responds to the passage of the Toll Roads to Nowhere Bill: a declaration of war on Florida's environment.
Florida Chapter
Conservation organizations, civic groups, and businesses representing the Panhandle to the Keys sent a letter to the governor urging him to veto the Transportation Corridor bill, SB 7068.
Lone Star Chapter
Congratulations to all award winners. We celebrate your achievements and commitment to a better Texas and better world.