Policy Advocates
There are many groups working towards plastic pollution-reducing policies
Background and Public Opinion
Clean Virginia Waterways
Research and Publications- marine debris strategies, numbers, and public opinions
Outreach Tools
Litter Free VA
Legislation Tracker- Stay up-to-date on the latest changes to litter, plastic, and environmental policy in the Commonwealth
Global Plastics Laws
An educational and research resource displaying plastics laws across the world
Virginia Plastics Campaigns
Plastic Bag Law Activist Toolkit
Surfrider Foundation’s Plastic Bag
Law Activist Toolkit for U.S. Cities & States
Plastic Bag Fee Petition
Sign your name in support of a plastic bag fee in Virginia Beach
Virginia $0.05 Plastic Bag Fee
A Clean Virginia Waterways workgroup is advocating for a plastic bag fee in interested cities and counties
Proud to Be Foam Free
Foam Phaseout resources, plus a digital toolkit for public and business outreach
Plastic Foam Needs to Go
Oceana is calling on local, state, and federal government leaders to phase out the production and use of single-use plastic foam
Virginia Bottle Bill Organization
Passing a Bottle Bill in Virginia would greatly reduce beverage container litter ensuring the recycling and reuse of containers while also reducing carbon emissions and the negative impact on the environment.
Environment Virginia's Campaign for Plastic Pellet Free Waters
Tiny plastic pellets, sometimes called “nurdles,” are being dumped into our waterways. A new effort in Virginia could make this microplastic pollution illegal.
Northern Virginia Microplastics Advocacy Association
A student-founded non-profit from South Lakes High School that combats microplastic pollution through scientific research, community education, and global advocacy
Keep America Beautiful
The Cigarette Litter Prevention and Recycling Program (CLPR), created by Keep America Beautiful® in 2002, is the nation’s largest program aimed at eliminating cigarette litter.
AskHRGreen Cigarette Litter Prevention
Resources for smokers, businesses, local government
Prevent Balloon Litter
Inspirational litter-free ideas to celebrate, to remember
and to honor the people who impact our lives.
Clean Virginia Waterways Balloon Recycling
Reduce Waste and Litter-
Recycle Your Balloons!
Virginia Clinicians for Climate Action
A coalition of Virginia physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals advocating for climate solutions that protect community health
The Physician and Scientist Network Addressing Plastics and Health
A national alliance of professionals taking action on the health harms of plastics
Virginia Surfrider Foundation campaigns
Campaigns are a key strategy Surfrider uses to protect our ocean, waves and beaches
Ocean Conservancy
To protect our ocean, we must prevent plastics from becoming pollution in the first place
Environment America
To protect wildlife and their habitat, conserve natural resources and address climate change, Environment America is working to reduce consumption, ensure products are built to last, and shift policies toward a system where all materials are reused, recycled or composted in a continuous cycle
Earthday.org
End Plastic Pollution informs policymakers and contributes to the international discussion on plastic pollution and its causes, including pushing for national legislation and corporate commitments