Posts by Jake Rubenstein
Jake Rubenstein
The Great Global Cleanup and Plastic Campaign Coordinator
United States
Jake was born and raised in Sykesville, Maryland. He first joined Earth Day in 2018 as an intern and went on to become a full-time staff member in February of 2020. Jake attended Dickinson College from 2015-2019, where he graduated with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and earned the distinction of Magna cum laude. In his spare time Jake enjoys exploring nature though hikes and kayaking trips.
Posts by Jake Rubenstein
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July 1, 2021
This Holiday Weekend, Go Plastic Free
With collective action we can create a future free of plastic.
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May 26, 2021
Solving plastic pollution will help us stop climate change
With collective action we can create a future free of plastics.
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February 5, 2021
Small groups can make lasting impacts on plastic
Multiple small actions can build to create larger change that can span across cities, states…
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December 18, 2020
Plastic packaging is just pollution waiting to happen
It is our responsibility to limit plastic where we can and collectively push for reductions…
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October 29, 2020
Not all environmental legislation is created equal
One of these bills is not like the others.
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September 18, 2020
Safe and exciting ways to participate in National and World Cleanup Day this Saturday
This pandemic has not stopped the pollution of our environment — but fortunately it doesn’t…
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August 28, 2020
Tiny but deadly: Cigarette butts are the most commonly polluted plastic
Cigarette butts are small and tend to go unnoticed but they are hiding almost everywhere.
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August 7, 2020
Ten by Earth Day 2021: Putting Plastic Pollution in Its Place
Earth Day Network believes we must address the harmful effects of plastics in our environment…
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April 15, 2020
Organizing a Cleanup? Tips for Volunteers
Thank you for signing up to volunteer with the Great Global Cleanup™! By pitching in,…