Community Action Works

10 trillion plastic pellets enter our oceans each year, causing harm to our environment and our communities.

That’s why we joined the 2nd annual International Pellet Count Day today at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia, PA!

Shout out to North Country Alliance for Balanced Change!

Casella Fined $2 Million In N.H.’s Largest-Ever Penalty For Landfill Violations The New Hampshire Department of Justice has fined Casella Waste Systems nearly $2 million in what is the state’s largest solid waste civil penalty for documented violations and mismanagement at

This past weekend, we hosted a Grassroots Organizing Summit in Georgia alongside our partners fighting the environmental and health impacts of data centers across the state! We were joined by 50 activists, students, and community members for an inspiring day of workshops and panels, building the skills and connections we need to take on these powerful special interests. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! Science for Georgia Inc, Sierra Club Georgia Chapter, Georgia WAND, Third Act Georgia, Black Voters Matter Fund, Environment Georgia, Indivisible Georgia Coalition, National Coalition Against Cryptomining, Georgia Conservation Voters

It was so great hosting along with our friends our Community Organizing Summit in Baytown, TX this past Saturday 10/18 at the Baytown Community Center!

It was such an inspiring day with panels and workshops to bring community activists and advocates together to share stories, get connected, and build power to make our communities healthier and greener! We look forward to seeing the great work these community activists will accomplish this year and beyond!

Big shout and thank you to all of our sponsors, organizations and organizers who made all of this possible! Chispa TX , Air Alliance Houston , Hip Hop Caucus , Texas Campaign for the Environment , Beyond Petrochemicals , Earthworks , Better Brazoria , Annie's List , Environment Texas

Photo credit: JaRel Clay