Environment Washington speaks up for right to repair
Advocates speaks to environmental impacts of e-waste at a scorecard release highlighting how repairable (or not) consumer electronic devices are.
Pam
Clough
Advocate, Environment Washington
Started on staff: 2014
B.A., magna cum laude, Wake Forest University
As an advocate with Environment Washington, Pam develops and runs campaigns to protect Washington’s environment. Pam has worked on issues ranging from wildlife restoration, clean energy and climate solutions, plastic pollution, and clean water. Pam’s organizing has helped reduce kid’s exposure to lead in drinking water in Washington public schools, ban polystyrene foam packaging peanuts and food containers statewide, and win advances in clean building energy standards to advance climate solutions. Pam lives in Steilacoom, Washington, where she enjoys recreating on Puget Sound, skiing and hiking all year, and gardening.
Posts by Pam Clough
Statement: The Washington Recycling and Packaging Act moves past first legislative hurdle
On Thursday, the House Environment and Energy committee advanced the Washington Recycling and Packaging (WRAP) Act with a vote of 8-7. Sponsored by Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle), the WRAP Act (HB 1131) would address the growing amount of unnecessary packaging–much of which is plastic and not recyclable.
Action for orca protection in Washington Legislature
Nearly 1500 individuals signed in to support an orca protection measure that the Washington state legislature is considering
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Environment Washington testifies in support of clean lighting
Washington proposes phasing out mercury-containing flourescent lights. We think that's a good idea.
Environment Washington helps coordinate day-of-action for the WRAP Act
Environment Washington Advocate Pam Clough and the Plastic Free Washington coalition joined together at the Capitol to show support for the Washington Recycling and Packaging Act, which would improve recycling and help reduce unnecessary packaging.