Senator Cory Booker Engages with Youth Advocates on Single-Use Plastic Reduction in Washington D.C.
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey recently met with youth advocates in Washington D.C. to discuss policies aimed at reducing single-use plastics. This engagement was part of a broader advocacy effort by Emma Sorace, a 2026 Marine Plastics Ambassador, who is campaigning for a 'Skip the Stuff' initiative in New York. The initiative seeks to prohibit food service establishments from providing unnecessary single-use plastic items like utensils, condiments, and extra containers unless specifically requested by the customer. Sorace, who has studied microplastics in oceanic systems, highlighted the environmental harm caused by plastic waste, particularly in aquatic ecosystems. Her campaign has involved social media outreach, a petition, and direct engagement with policymakers, including Senator Booker, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Representatives Paul Tonko, George Latimer, and Robert Menendez. The 'Skip the Stuff' concept has already been implemented in states like New Jersey, Washington, and California, as well a...
