We love Halloween. 🎃
We love puns.
And we love getting toxic chemicals out of the products we all use.
You can help! Visit: cleanwater.org/ma-toxic-free-kids to sign a letter to your legislators.
Thank you Senator @jocomerford.bsky.social and State Rep. Hawkins for being champions for our kids!

a Halloween themed graphic reads: How can I tell WITCH products are toxic? Support the toxic free kids act!

How can parents protect their kids from cauldrons of unknown toxic threats?
Good news! There is legislation pending in MA that requires the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children's products!
Take action to support the Toxic Free Kids Act: cleanwater.org/ma-toxic-fre...
@jocomerford.bsky.social

A zombie urges folks to support legislation to protect kids from toxic threats by saying "it's a no brainer!"

IT'S SPOOKY SEASON! 🧟
But what's really scary is that kids are still exposed to known toxic substances in products designed for them.
We can change that! Tell your MA state legislators to support the Toxic Free Kids Act!
Send a message now: cleanwater.org/ma-toxic-fre...

Wednesday member meeting! oct 22nd from 7-8pm, RSVP for Zoom link at cleanwater.org/ma-state-house-update

Did you attend a protest this weekend? Wondering how YOU can get involved in local efforts to defend our environment? Start HERE. Join us for an update on the bills we're working on right here in Massachusetts and find out how you can help! RSVP: cleanwater.org/ma-state-house-update

photo collage includes Sen Cyr speaking to a crowd, Sen. Brownsberger looking at hiking boots, and volunteers laughing beside a toddler hiking carrier

How can you tell which products contain toxic #PFAS? You can't.
We hosted a PFAS Show and Tell at the State House today to show why we need to pass @juliancyr.bsky.social and Rep. Hogan's bill to #banPFAS from many products.
@sierraclubma.bsky.social @defendourhealth.bsky.social

Massachusetts trails other states on forever chemical policies Massachusetts is not "in the vanguard" when it comes to addressing toxic "forever chemicals," according to the Senate sponsor of a bill meant to help municipalities and water systems clean

"We like to be in the vanguard of public health, of environmental health and safety. We are no longer in the vanguard. I think there are 13 or 14 other states that have passed...legislation related to PFAS. We’re losing ground a bit."- @juliancyr.bsky.social
www.statehousenews.com/news/environ...

a baby holds up a diaper. a word bubble says: How can I tell which diapers have toxic PFAS? YOU CAN'T

Toxic #PFAS are hiding in many products. Can you tell which? Join us tomorrow at 10am in Room 428 of the State House for a PFAS Show and Tell, and learn why we need to pass legislation sponsored by Rep. Kate Hogan and @juliancyr.bsky.social to protect consumers from these chemicals.

EPA Seeks to Prolong Harmful Coal Plant Wastewater Pollution Under the guise of “unleashing American energy dominance,” the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to extend compliance deadlines for coal plant wastewater pollution limits, which will ...

Trump's EPA is going to let coal plants dump poison in water. How is this Making Americans Healthy Again? cleanwater.org/2025/10/06/e...

parody of new tswift album cover says "the life of an environmental organizer"

It was a Cruel Summer of news. And you definitely DON'T need to calm down. So join us for a fun, virtual member meeting on October 22nd, and learn what we're doing to fight back locally, and how you can help. ...Ready For It?
RSVP: cleanwater.org/events/ma-state-house-update

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From PFAS to the Power Grid: Join us for a MA State House Update Join us on Wed. Oct. 22 from 7-8 PM EST for a fun, casual virtual member meeting! Hear from Clean Water’s team of experts and organizers. We’ll break down what happened so far, where we go from here, ...

This is a crucial moment. Our legislators just held a pile of hearings on environmental bills we care about. So, now what?
Join us for a fun, casual virtual member meeting! We’ll break down what happened so far, where we go from here, and how YOU can help!
RSVP at:
act.cleanwater.org/page/178381/...

Killswitch Engage Rocksmith+ & Clean Water Action Giveaway Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with the Rocksmith+ and Clean Water Action! Grand Prize - 1 winner 1x Epiphone Les Paul Jr. 1x One month subscription to R...

Rock band Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with Rocksmith and Clean Water Action! 🎸 Learn more and enter the contest here - there are only 42 hours left to enter! 👇

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2 free workshops! tuesday 9/30 from 4:30-6pm at the attleboro senior center OR wednesday 10/8 from 5-7pm at the Attleboro Family Resource Center

ATTLEBORO neighbors: Join us for 2 great opportunities to learn how to save money by saving energy! Help the planet AND your household budget. (And enjoy a free dinner!)
Learn more at: cleanwater.org/ma-save-energy

photos of people enjoying drinks and fun at past Electoberfests

🍻Less than 1 month until Electoberfest!

🍺Oct 6, 6-8pm, at the Guild in Pawtucket

Support our fight for clean air and water in RI, AND help Clean Water Action’s nationwide effort to build a pro-environment majority in 2026!
(Also it’s a really fun event!)
RSVP: cleanwater.org/Electoberfest

Killswitch Engage Rocksmith+ & Clean Water Action Giveaway Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with the Rocksmith+ and Clean Water Action!

🎸 Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with Rocksmith+ and Clean Water Action! Only 5 days left to enter to win and help us protect clean water! 👇 cleanwater.org/kse-guitar-g...

Free Mass Save workshop! At the Attleboro senior center, tuesday september 30th, 4:30-6pm

ATTLEBORO! We're helping neighbors save money by saving energy through Mass Save! Come for the free dinner - stay for the info you need to make your home or apartment cozier this winter while reducing your energy costs.
Learn more and RSVP: cleanwater.org/ma-save-energy

Trump’s halt on wind energy is a direct hit to Salem’s future - The Boston Globe Salem was poised to be the home of a new type of energy infrastructure, one that would bring cleaner air and promote healthy communities while providing hundreds of good-paying jobs.

WIND. IS. THE. FUTURE.
The Trump admin's short-sighted attacks on wind directly harm MA workers. (And only help out-of-state fossil fuel companies.) Get out of our way, Trump. Salem workers and neighbors are building the future.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/23/o...

Slingshot's Bennett Dawson, Undersecretary Maria Belen Power, and CLean WAter's Cindy Luppi smile for a selfie

Advocates and elected officials pose beneath a blue sky and American flag

Communities are STILL living in the shadow of the Saugus trash incinerator - the oldest in the nation - so we cohosted a tour with local advocates, Undersecretary Maria Belen Power and local officials from Lynn, Revere and Saugus.
@masseea.bsky.social @theclf.bsky.social @slingshotaction.bsky.social

Thanks for standing with climate advocates @markey.senate.gov!

Advocates post at the State House this week

Clean Water Action joined allies at the State House to advocate for our priority outdoor air quality legislation. Great turnout!
Tell the public health committee to support the Outdoor Air Quality bill!
Take action: act.cleanwater.org/page/177432/...
@enviroleaguema.bsky.social @theclf.bsky.social

Submit Comments Today and Tell EPA: Do Not to Delay Toxic Coal Plant Compliance Deadlines! Make your voice heard. Comments are being accepted now @ regulations.gov to urge Administrator Zeldin not to delay the compliance deadlines for the Legacy Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Surface Impou...

URGENT ALERT! 📢 Tell EPA: Do not delay toxic coal plant compliance deadlines!

We have 7 DAYS until this EPA comment period closes. Please visit the link below to make your voice heard today:

act.cleanwater.org/page/177494/...

Massachusetts must join states protecting children from toxic chemicals (Viewpoint) Far too many everyday items — toys, clothes, pajamas, diapers and personal care products — contain chemicals known to cause lasting harm.

👏👏👏 Yes! It's past time to protect Massachusetts kids from toxic chemicals!
Thank you @jocomerford.bsky.social for standing with Clean Water Action, the Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow, and our coalition partners to fight for children's health!
www.masslive.com/opinion/2025...

plastic free july flyer with tips- carry a reusable water bottle, skip the stuff, and take our pledge: cleanwater.org/rethink-pledge

plastic free bbq tip! tell guests to BYO dining ware

INTERN SPOTLIGHT! Our @rethinkdisposable.bsky.social interns in New England designed some posters and graphics to spread the word about #PlasticFreeJuly! They're also in the field supporting zero waste events this summer, including a triathlon! Thank you!
(Love this tip: BYO dining ware to a BBQ!)

ReThink Disposable - Participant Map These businesses have partnered with ReThink Disposable to reduce waste by switching from single-use foodware items to sustainable alternatives. Stop by and show your support!

This map shows what reuse in action really looks like.
Restaurants, schools, and cities are already making the switch. See who’s on the map:
#PlasticFreeJuly #ReThinkDisposable
cleanwater.org/rethink-disposable-map

New England Currents | Summer 2025 In this Issue: New England States Sticking to Bans on Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Pans; Plastic-Free July Update:
ReThink Gains Ground in Cafeterias; CT Team Scores Big Legislative Wins in 2025; Hono...

NEW ENGLAND! 📢 We are so excited to announce our #NewEnglandCurrents Summer Newsletter drop. 📑

💚 Check out all of the incredible work our team in CT, MA, and RI are doing in our latest Clean Water Currents Newsletter. 👇 #SummerReading #News #CleanWaterNews

cleanwater.org/publications...

Urgent: We need your help RIGHT NOW to stop the "Permission to Pollute" Act. Tell your U.S. Representative to vote NO on H.R. 3898

The budget bill may have passed, but there's still more we can do:

The PERMIT Act is coming up soon, and it has so many giveaways to polluters we're calling it the "Permission to Pollute" Act.

It guts the Clean Water Act, weakens pollution safeguards, and puts our water AND our health at risk.

She fought to ban PFAS while dying of cancer. Now Minnesota has the nation's strictest law. "Amara's Law" will reduce, then eliminate, the manufacture and sale of nonessential PFAS products by 2032.

Amara Strande died fighting to protect her community from toxic #PFAS. The MN law named in her honor will eliminate the manufacture and sale of nonessential PFAS products by 2032. Let's get PFAS out of products in MA next. #mapoli
@juliancyr.bsky.social
www.cbsnews.com/news/pfas-mi...

Celebrating Pride This Month & Every Month. "The environmental movement's goal of building a safe, sustainable, and more inclusive world for all can only be strengthened by including Queer activists' voices at the table and paying attention to intersectionality." Bethany Dickerson, New England Director of Operations

Our very own Bethany Dickerson shares her thoughts on Queer Environmentalism: "The environmental movement’s goal of building a safe, sustainable, and more inclusive world for all can only be strengthened by including Queer activists’ voices at the table and paying attention to intersectionality."

Local and Green: It’s time for reusable take-out containers Though much could be said about the Trump administration’s retreat from climate action and the disappearance of funding to state and local governments, there is still a lot we can do on a local level ...

GOOD NEWS Monday! Great column from Darcy DuMont of Zero Waste Amherst highlighting the steps local communities are taking to tackle single-use disposable waste and plastics, and highlighting our ReThink Disposable campaign!
www.gazettenet.com/Columnist-Du...

Juneteenth and the Ongoing Struggle for Environmental Equity Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate with Clean Water Action as we continue to fight for Environmental Justice today and every day.

Juneteenth is more than a date. It's a reminder that freedom is not just declared, it’s demanded. It’s earned, fought for, held onto. While this day honors the past, it also brings into focus the present: the rights still at risk, the voices still unheard.
cleanwater.org/2025/06/18/j...