Massachusetts

Clean Water Action’s programs reach and involve tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents every year, building a clean water and clean energy future through outreach, education, organizing, advocacy and policy action at the local, state and national levels.

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Zero Waste in MA

Our state’s landfills and incinerators pollute the air and water of neighboring communities. Unfortunately, Massachusetts produced 6,160,000 tons of waste in 2023, falling short of its own waste reduction goals, and actually increasing 2.7% from 2022 and 8.8% from 018.

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Protecting Massachusetts Families from Lead

Lead is a highly toxic metal that can permanently affect almost every organ in the body and the nervous system, especially in children. While there is no safe level of lead exposure, many older buildings still have lead paint or lead service lines delivering water. Clean Water Action is working at every level of government to ensure that neighbors can learn how to protect their families and access resources for their homes, apartments, schools, and other buildings.

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Protecting Our Health from Toxic Chemicals in Massachusetts

Toxic chemicals surround us—in our air, water, homes, and workplaces. Many chemicals used in everyday products, like plastics, cosmetics, toys, and furniture, increase the risk of serious illnesses.

MA ReThink Disposable: Stop Trash Before It Starts

ReThink Disposable in Massachusetts

Clean Water Action’s award-winning ReThink Disposable program is expanding to Massachusetts! ReThink Disposable works with local jurisdictions, businesses, and consumers of take-out food packaging (almost everyone these days) to inspire a cultural shift away from the single-use disposable items.

Clean Energy and Climate Justice in Massachusetts

The way we currently produce and use energy in the U.S. significantly contributes to the climate crisis and pollutes our water, air and communities. It also disproportionately harms low-income communities and communities of color.