Zero Waste Europe

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• Organization

  Surfrider Foundation

  San Clemente, California, USA | Founded 1984

  Coastal network whose chapters win local bag and foam bans and certify Ocean Friendly Restaurants that drop single-use plastic.

  Education and communityPolicy and advocacyReduce
• Law or Bill

  Pending state packaging EPR bills (New Jersey, Illinois and others)

  Several US states | Pending

  New Jersey is seen as the most likely next state; bills were also filed in Illinois, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Michigan. New York’s bill failed again in June 2026 and Massachusetts’ lapsed in July 2026.

  Policy and advocacy
• Law or Bill

  Panama City rivers, mangroves and bay cleanup plan

  Panama City, Panama | Under way; 425 days of work

  A US$4.8 million, 425-day program by the Alcaldía de Panamá to clear waste from the Matías Hernández and Río Abajo rivers, mangroves and the Bay of Panama shoreline. 534 tons removed by 12 September 2026.

  Policy and advocacy
• Organization

  Upstream

  Champions reuse over single-use and helps cities and restaurants switch to reusable foodware.

  Policy and advocacyReuse and refill