Beyond Plastics

Founded in January 2019, Beyond Plastics is a national initiative located at Bennington College in Vermont. It combines the knowledge and experience of environmental policy specialists with the enthusiasm and innovation of college students to foster a strong and impactful anti-plastics movement. Our goal is to eliminate plastic pollution by driving change throughout all layers of society. With our extensive expertise in policy and advocacy, we aim to create a knowledgeable and effective movement that strives for the necessary institutional, economic, and social transformations to protect our planet and ourselves from the crisis caused by plastic pollution.

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REPORT: Projected Economic Benefits of the NY Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

1 week ago | beyondplastics.org | Eve Fox

New York's Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) (Assembly Bill 1749 / Senate Bill 1464) offers a solution to New York State’s growing packaging waste crisis: an opportunity to reduce packaging waste by 30%, cut down the use of toxic chemicals in packaging, and improve recycling rates across the state.
As Vice President Vance Tours Michigan Plastics Plant, Beyond Plastics Offers Additional Destinations to Add to His Visit — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

1 month ago | beyondplastics.org | Eve Fox

For Immediate Release: March 14, 2025Contact: Melissa Valliant, Beyond Plastics — [email protected], (410) 829-0726Judith Enck, Beyond Plastics — [email protected], (518) 605-1770Today, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Small Business Administration administrator Kelly Loeffler are touring plastics manufacturer Vantage Plastics in Bangor Township, Michigan.
Legislation to Curb Plastic Pollution and Save Taxpayers Money Passes Senate Environmental Conservation Committee — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

1 month ago | beyondplastics.org | Eve Fox

For Immediate Release: March 11, 2025Contact: Marissa Solomon, [email protected],(734) 330-0807ALBANY, N.Y. — Today, the New York State Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee passed the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S1464 Harckham / A1749 Glick) after the Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee passed the bill last week.
New Version of a 1990 Packaging Waste Report Shows the Problem Has Only Persisted 35 Years Later — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

1 month ago | beyondplastics.org | Eve Fox

Many more examples of today’s excessive single-use plastic packaging: Bananas in plastic bagsPotatoes in plastic bagsEvery other fruit or vegetable sold in plastic bags or plastic wrapSix-pack plastic rings (instead of cardboard)Eggs encased in polystyrene instead of cardboard cartonsLarge plastic bags of chips, crackers, etc.
Legislation to Curb Plastic Pollution & Save Taxpayers Money Passes Assembly EnCon Committee — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

1 month ago | beyondplastics.org | Eve Fox

For Immediate Release: March 4, 2025Contact: Marissa Solomon, [email protected],734-330-0807ALBANY, NY | 3/4/25 — Today, the New York State Assembly’s Environmental Conservation Committee voted 22-8 to pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (A1749 Glick / S1464 Harckham).
Beyond Plastics Announces New Staff Person to Work With Faith Communities in Fighting Plastic Pollution — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Aug 12, 2024 | beyondplastics.org | Eve Fox

“We are excited to welcome Kathryn to our team of dedicated experts, and we look forward to collaborating with religious institutions of all faiths in the fight against plastic pollution,” said Beyond Plastics president and former EPA regional administrator Judith Enck. “There is a robust landscape of faith-based organizations working on environmental solutions.
Demystifying Compostable and Biodegradable Plastics — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Jul 11, 2024 | beyondplastics.org | Eve Fox

NEWS RELEASE New Report Reveals Challenges of ‘Biodegradable’ and ‘Compostable’ Plastic, Provides Guide to Choosing Best Products Corresponding Checklist Offers Consumers and Businesses Easy Way to Determine if Bioplastics Products Are Worthy Plastic Alternatives For Immediate Release: July 11, 2024 Contact: Melissa Valliant, Beyond Plastics — [email protected], (410) 829-0726 Beyond Plastics released a report evaluating bioplastic materials currently on the market, the voluntary...
ðŸŒ± Working To Stop Cornell University from Installing Artificial Turf in NY ðŸš« — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Jun 2, 2024 | beyondplastics.org | Eve Fox

Despite clear objections from the people of Ithaca and the townâ€™s own Conservation Board, Cornell University has still not reconsidered its plans to move ahead with plastic turf. Cornell is a huge and prestigious institution with a lot of clout. If weâ€™re able to convince Cornell to abandon its toxic turf installation, it could help prevent other universities and municipalities from installing artificial turf.
Cheese Packaged in Plastic May Expose You to Harmful Chemicals — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

May 8, 2024 | beyondplastics.org | Eve Fox

Is plastic-wrapped cheese more of a risk than other packaged food? Many hazardous chemical plasticizers are “lipophilic,” which means that they are drawn to and readily absorbed by substances that are high in lipids — aka fat. Cheese and other dairy items have a high fat content and readily absorb migrating chemicals.
Chemical Recycling: A Dangerous Deception (Report) — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Oct 31, 2023 | beyondplastics.org | Eve Fox

October 2023 | Beyond Plastics & International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN)Chemical recycling — or what the industry likes to call “advanced recycling” — is increasingly touted as a solution to the plastic waste problem, but a landmark new report from Beyond Plastics and IPEN shows this technology hasn’t worked for decades, it’s still failing, and it threatens the environment, the climate, human health, and environmental justice.

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REPORT: Projected Economic Benefits of the NY Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

As Vice President Vance Tours Michigan Plastics Plant, Beyond Plastics Offers Additional Destinations to Add to His Visit — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Legislation to Curb Plastic Pollution and Save Taxpayers Money Passes Senate Environmental Conservation Committee — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

New Version of a 1990 Packaging Waste Report Shows the Problem Has Only Persisted 35 Years Later — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Legislation to Curb Plastic Pollution & Save Taxpayers Money Passes Assembly EnCon Committee — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Beyond Plastics Announces New Staff Person to Work With Faith Communities in Fighting Plastic Pollution — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Demystifying Compostable and Biodegradable Plastics — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

ðŸŒ± Working To Stop Cornell University from Installing Artificial Turf in NY ðŸš« — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Cheese Packaged in Plastic May Expose You to Harmful Chemicals — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution