Zero Waste

League Position

The League’s environmental protection and anti-pollution goals aim to prevent ecological degradation and to reduce and control pollutants before they go down the sewer, up the chimney, or into the landfill.

We support policies to reduce the generation and promote the reuse and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes; as well as policies to ensure safe treatment, transportation, storage, and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes in order to protect public health and air, water, and land resources. The League advocates for waste management policies supporting a circular economy that will ultimately reduce waste creation and disposal into the environment.

News

Aug 19, 2024

We Are All Plastic People Now

Aug 19, 2024

In a recent LWVIL-sponsored panel, we discussed legislative policies and innovative solutions that can help with the plastic crisis.

Aug 19, 2024

Jul 1, 2024

Plastic Pollution and Human Health Concerns

Jul 1, 2024

Many people think of plastic as a litter or environmental concern, but it is also a human health concern. How is plastic affecting your health—and what can you do about it?

Jul 1, 2024

May 7, 2024

Take Action: Ban Single Use Plastics

May 7, 2024

It’s time to rally support for banning single-use plastics in Illinois! Ask your state representative and state senator to co-sponsor bills that will ban polystyrene foam foodware and single-use plastic bags.

May 7, 2024

May 1, 2024

League Action in March & April

May 1, 2024

Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.

May 1, 2024

Apr 3, 2024

Celebrate Earth Month

Apr 3, 2024

This Earth Month, we encourage you to learn more about environmental threats facing our communities. Check out these four easy ways to engage with League resources and take action for the planet all month long.

Apr 3, 2024

Mar 1, 2024

League Action in February

Mar 1, 2024

Last month, the League spoke out on environmental protection, criminal justice, and government transparency, and more.

Mar 1, 2024

Feb 27, 2024

Take Action: Ban Single-Use Plastic

Feb 27, 2024

Ask your state rep and senator to to vote YES on bills that will ban polystyrene foam foodware and plastic bags. These threats to our environment have no place in 2024.

Feb 27, 2024

Aug 21, 2023

Time to celebrate! League-supported bills become law

Aug 21, 2023

Thank you to everyone who called their legislators and the governor and spoke up on behalf of these bills, which have now been signed into law.

Aug 21, 2023

Jul 21, 2023

Success! League-supported legislation passes

Jul 21, 2023

Thanks in part to the advocacy of League members, important legislation supported by LWVIL was passed by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly this term.

Jul 21, 2023

Apr 21, 2023

April is Earth Month!

Apr 21, 2023

Celebrate the earth by taking action around three bills in front of the Illinois General Assembly.

Apr 21, 2023

Apr 14, 2023

Lobby Day: Your voice, your issues, your schedule

Apr 14, 2023

Join the LWV of Illinois online on Monday, April 24 to lobby for issues you believe in. Whether you have five minutes or two hours, you can take part!

Apr 14, 2023

Sep 1, 2022

Environmental Protection Progress

Sep 1, 2022

LWVIL works on environmental protection issues throughout the year with a number of coalitions—together, we are making a difference for the Illinois environment.

Sep 1, 2022

May 6, 2022

Economic Change Can Protect the Environment

May 6, 2022

In a recent blog entry, Kristen Kern, Federal Advocacy and Policy Manager, LWVUS, advocates for changing our economic structure as a path toward protecting the planet.

May 6, 2022