How to advocate for plastic reduction policies
& what to expect for the 2024 state legislative session
This video is the last presentation of a student-centered workshop series about plastic, climate, and waste issues and how students can take action to support plastic reduction policies like extended producer responsibility for waste and recycling.
Throughout the series, students learned more about the problems with plastic & Washington’s recycling system, and got training on tried and true civic engagement tactics, from letter writing to planning and holding lobby meetings with their elected leaders.
Pete Steelquist, WA State Policy Manager for Surfrider, presents with Pam Clough, Environment Washington Advocate.
By watching this presentation, you’ll learn more about the legislative process and about key opportunities for making your voice heard throughout the legislative session.
To take action now,
To take action, Washington students should:
- sign onto the student sign-on letter in support of extended producer responsibility for packaging & paper products, and share it with friends!
- Write and send a letter to your legislator. You can find your state legislative district and legislator contact information here.
- Join the grassroots volunteer team of the Plastic Free WA/WA Sin Plastico coalition here.
Tell your state legislators to support producer responsibility
Single-use plastics are nearly impossible to avoid, but it's consumers who foot the bill for managing the waste.
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Pam Clough
Advocate, Environment Washington
As an advocate with Environment Washington, Pam develops and runs campaigns to protect Washington's air, water, and special places. She has worked on issues ranging from clean energy climate solutions, preventing plastic pollution, defending clean water, and protecting our special natural spaces. Pam lives in Steilacoom, Washington, where she enjoys kayaking on the Puget Sound, gardening and hiking in the surrounding mountains.
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