2024

New York legislators take aim at reducing plastic waste

Featuring: Ithaca Reduces March 2024

Ithaca Reduces (aka Zero Waste Ithaca) is mentioned in this NPR article discussing the new New York State legislative initiatives for waste reduction. A bill about BYO “Rights to Refill” bill is mentioned, although it needs amendments.

News from Upper West Side Reduces

Featuring: Upper West Side Reduces March 2024

Upper West Side Reduces (aka It’s Easy Being Green) started counter-top sign initiative!

2023

Reusable Foodware Pilot

Featuring: Silicon Valley Reduces December, 2023

The City of Sunnyvale has launched a pilot to help local small businesses switch over from disposable foodware to reusable. The city put a plug in for Silicon Valley Reduces. Maybe your city would be interested in replicating Sunnyvale’s program!

CLIMATE SMART: BYO gains momentum in Columbia County

Featuring: Columbia County Reduces (NY) October, 2023

Columbia County Reduces in New York was featured in a local newspaper! Kudos to the wonderful job done!

Susquehanna Sierran: BYO – The Right to Refill

Featuring: Ithaca Reduces and BYO – US Reduces March, 2023

Ithaca Reduces and BYO – US Reduces made it on Susquehanna Sierra Club’s newsletter in New York!