The Extended Producer Responsibility Act for paper and packaging products would shift the responsibility of the post-consumer stage of a product back to the producer.
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Jobs to Move America released a report which found that switching from diesel buses to electric buses will decrease toxic pollution, reduce the risk of asthma for children riding on the buses, and create good-paying green jobs
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We're excited to release latest NYC Council Environmental Scorecard, in which Council Members are evaluated based on their support of environmental issues
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The recently-passed Renewable Rikers Act, by Councilman Constantinides, repurposes Rikers Island for renewable energy generation and battery storage.
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Mayor de Blasio recently put out his 2021 State of the City Address. He mentioned climate and his commitments in his last year to reducing emissions, improving transportation, and electrification.
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We are pleased to announce our endorsements for the upcoming City Council special elections.
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The NYC Council Committee on Environmental Protection recently held a hearing to discuss air quality and three bills that seek to improve it. NYLCV testified in support of the bills.
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In an effort to reduce the needless waste produced by foodservice disposables, the New York City Council is considering two bills that could enforce new regulations for single-use foodservice products. NYLCV supports the passage of both bills and other policies that discourage the use of single-use plastics in New York.
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