“We’ve been saying for years that there is simply no need for this facility, and today the Waste Management Council agreed,” said CLF staff attorney Heidi Trimarco. “This ruling makes clear that the state cannot permit new landfills that aren’t needed to satisfy New Hampshire’s disposal needs. It’s an important decision not only to get the state off its current landfill-expansion treadmill but also to prevent the continued influx of out-of-state waste.”
May 12
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May 5
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NH Senate Passes Landfill Siting Bill
“All landfills pollute our air and put our waters at risk of toxic contamination,” said Tom Irwin, Vice President of CLF New Hampshire. “New Hampshire’s lakes, rivers, and coastal waters belong to all of us, and this bill, if signed into law, will dramatically increase protections for these valuable resources. The House, and then Governor Sununu, should support this important legislation.”
May 4
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NH House Passes Irresponsible Waste Bill
“Our representatives let us down today,” said CLF attorney Peter Blair. “This effort disguises burning plastic as recycling and will spread toxic pollution into New Hampshire’s communities while keeping single-use plastic in production. Governor Sununu must veto this naked attempt to prop up the fossil fuel industry at the expense of our health.”
Apr 20
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Governor Mills Signs Critical Waste Bill Into Law
“Dumping out-of-state waste at this landfill violates the law and harms the health of nearby communities,” said Peter Blair, Zero Waste Attorney at CLF. “This landfill has been burying thousands of tons of construction and demolition debris for years through this loophole and that will finally come to an end. Legislators and Governor Mills deserve credit for putting Mainers’ health over corporate profits.”
Apr 18
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Does Plastic Come from Fossil Fuels? Yes – Here’s What You Need to Know
These polluting products are two sides of the same coin, and Big Oil and Gas are the culprits.
Apr 13
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Global Plastic Treaty Can be a Bold Step in Turning Off the Plastic Tap
For too long, the world has treated plastic as a waste disposal problem. But plastic pollutes from the moment we extract fossil fuels from the ground. To truly tackle this crisis, we need to stop plastic production at its source. And the UN plastic treaty can do just that – on a global scale.
Apr 11
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Maine Senate Passes Critical Waste Bill
“Dumping out-of-state waste at this landfill violates the law and harms the health of nearby communities,” said Peter Blair, Zero Waste Attorney at CLF. “This landfill has been burying thousands of tons of construction and demolition debris for years through this loophole. The Senate made the right call in closing it, and the House must now do the same.”
Mar 15
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Companies Scheme to Profit Off Maine’s Out-of-State Waste Loophole
Through a loophole in Maine’s law, two companies have been colluding to import and bury out-of-state waste at the Juniper Ridge Landfill. With their scheme laid bare, both companies are spreading myths to confuse legislators and the public. We’re here to bust those myths and explain why we need to close this loophole once and for all.
Mar 10
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Five Elements of a Strong Producer Responsibility for Packaging Bill
A typical trip to the store means leaving with more than I came for. Why? Because everything is needlessly wrapped in layers and layers of packaging. We can and must hold companies responsible for the waste they create. And we can do that through a modern Producer Responsibility for Packaging Law.
Feb 9
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5 Ways Big Beverage Sabotages Recycling Reform
Big Beverage companies drive the global plastic pollution crisis, thanks to the single-use bottles in which they sell their beverages. They also do everything they can to maintain the status quo by sabotaging efforts to reform our recycling systems. That’s why we’re exposing Big Beverage’s playbook – because we can no longer afford to let them avoid responsibility while we drown in plastic pollution.