Policy Advocates
There are many groups working towards plastic pollution-reducing policies
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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
Beyond Plastics
Outreach Toolkits- Tabling, Petitions, Media releases, and more
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 Advocacy Options
Lynnhaven River Now supports reducing single use plastic bags via a local ban option, and distributes reusable bags to Virginia Beach residents who need them.
Virginia $0.05 Plastic Bag Fee
A Clean Virginia Waterways workgroup is advocating for a plastic bag fee in interested cities and counties
Virginia Recycling Association
Plastic Bag
Policy Statement:
It is the policy of the Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) to support legislation that would give local municipalities authority to impose, by ordinance, a ban or tax on certain disposable plastic bags.