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House Bill 25 - Restrict Restaurant Use of Polystyrene HB 25 would prevent restaurants from using disposable polystyrene foam in food service ware, encouraging the adoption of biodegradable or compostable alternatives.   Polystyrene foam (also called “styrofoam”) contains the chemical styrene, which has been linked to health harms including certain ...

  A FREE community film series to uplift inspiring stories about environmental justice, bring people together around film and food, and provide a community space for dialogue that will lead to action. 🌎🌿 Film Schedule January 23 - Plastics 🕓 5:30-8:30 pm 📍Anchorage Museum Auditorium (625 C St) In collaboration with ...

ACAT is currently hiring for three positions: Plastics & Petrochemicals Campaign Coordinator Civic Engagement Coordinator Protecting Future Generations Coordinator To learn more about each position and apply, please visit our Job Opportunities page.   ACAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; people with ...

Red Dog Mine Ranked as Top Polluter in the Country   ANCHORAGE, AK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published new 2023 data late last week in the national Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) on chemical releases, waste management, and pollution prevention. This year, Alaska was ranked ninth out of ...

Senate Bill 67 Signed Into Law, Banning PFAS Chemicals From Firefighting Foams   ANCHORAGE, AK – Senate Bill (SB) 67 was passed into law on the morning of July 22, phasing out the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams in Alaska. Since the governor did not sign or veto the bill ...