EVENTS

MONTHLY LUNCH & LEARN LIVESTREAMS

TWO BILLS. ONE PLANET. YOUR MOVE...

Join us, online!

Thursday May 21, Noon - 1p.m.

John Weber, Oceana, will cover how Skip the Stuff policies have been working in New Jersey municipalities, how New Jersey passed the strongest Skip the Stuff Act law yet, and why it is needed in Delaware (HB111). Following Delaware's passage of HB51 in 2023, banning the use of Expanded Polystyrene Foam by dining establishments (and making plastic straws by request only), SB 130 seeks to ban the retail sales of EPS Foam. Oceana has made EPS Foam bans one of its highest priorities. John and Dee Durham (Plastic Free Delaware) will then lead a discussion on how you can play a role in securing passage of HB111 and SB130.

John is a Senior Field Representative for Oceana, and has been working to protect the ocean environment for more than three decades, first as a volunteer with the Surfrider Foundation, and then as their first employee on the East Coast, a job he held for 18 years.

As a result, John has extensive experience fighting plastic pollution and working to stop offshore oil drilling. He has fought for beach access and against LNG facilities and other fossil fuel projects. John was instrumental in many plastic bag and balloon-release bans in NJ. He was appointed by NJ Governor Phil Murphy to sit on the NJ Plastics Advisory Council and serves on the council to this day.

John has also worked for the NJ Environmental Federation (NJ chapter of Clean Water Action) and for NJ Citizen Action.

Since 2023, John has continued his work fighting plastic pollution and the expansion of offshore oil drilling with Oceana. He has also added work on fisheries and protecting marine mammals as he expands Oceana’s footprint into New Jersey and continues their work in Delaware.

As a lifelong surfer, John has been playing in the ocean for as long as he can remember. He moved to the beach full time in 1992 and lives in Bradley Beach, NJ today with his wife and two teenaged children. There, John has served on his town’s Planning Board, Environmental Commission, and he was an elected official in Bradley Beach from 2017 to 2026.
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Upcoming meetings and topics can be found on our calendar.

Past session recordings are on our YouTube channel!

TOUR THE "MERF"!

Monday, June 1st at NOON

What is a Merf, you say?

The MRF, or Materials Recovery Facility, is where all of your curbside recyclables go to be sorted using manual and automated processes, and sent on to markets (or contamination sent to the landfill). Come join us and DSWA for an insiders tour of the facility. It is eye opening!

(Unexpected shutdowns of the facility due to mechanical issues/maintenance may occur at the time of visit).

Please be aware of the following:
The MRF tour includes a lot of walking and stairs.
Conditions inside the are loud and dusty.
Those with a pacemaker will not be permitted inside for safety of the visitor.
If the daily temperature exceeds 90 tours will be rescheduled.

Tour Guidelines:
Must be 18 years or older.
Must wear closed toe, sturdy shoes.
Must wear long pants and clothes that can get dirty.
Must wear safety gear including a high visibility vest, hard hat and safety glasses (all provided).
No photography inside the MRF.
Must sign a waiver prior to touring.
*Failure to comply with the above guidelines will result in denied entry into the facility.

MUST PRE-REGISTER. SPACE IS LIMITED

PRE-REGISTER HERE

GREEN DRINKS DELAWARE

Join us virtually on the third Monday of every month at 6 p.m. for conversation and a presentation with Q&A by an ever-changing special guest list!

Green Drinks is a global networking movement for those interested in learning more about environmental protection and sustainability! Bringing together a lively mix of people involved in environmental issues, from volunteer advocates, nonprofits, academia, government agencies, and business. Meet up with others looking to learn more about environmental issues, socialize, engage in advocacy, and have a bit of fun!

Upcoming meetings and topics can be found on our calendar.

Past session recordings are on our YouTube channel!