Healthy Communities

Topic Overview

Clean, healthy, and vibrant communities are what make New York State thrive; ensuring every community has what it needs is at the heart of Environmental Advocates NY’s mission. While our work benefits communities across the state, many – especially Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities – continue to face disproportionate exposure to toxic chemicals and bear the burden of the mounting solid waste and plastic pollution crisis.

Campaigns

We're working to make sure everyone can play a part in climate and environmental protection, and that everyone can reap the benefits. Click to learn about our campaigns, and to find out how you can get involved.

Waste Reduction

We hold corporations accountable for their waste, cutting plastics, reducing food waste, and protecting communities from pollution that harms health and fuels climate change.

Toxins & Environmental Justice

We fight for environmental justice with policy solutions that reduce forever chemicals and toxic pollution in disadvantaged communities.

Take Action

Healthy Communities

Pass the Food Date Labeling Act

Take a smart, and tangible step toward reducing waste, lowering emissions, supporting food donation efforts, and recognizing the needs of New Yorkers.

Write the Gov