Advocate for Stop Trashing Our Air Act

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🔍 Host Organization
Circular Philadelphia

🎯 Opportunity Overview
We’re mobilizing residents to urge City Council to pass the Stop Trashing Our Air Act (Bill No. 250768), introduced by Council Member Jamie Gauthier. The Committee on the Environment advanced the bill on November 17, 2025, and now the full Council will vote. Volunteers will contact their Council Members to share why a “yes” vote matters — for public health, environmental justice, and Philadelphia’s transition away from harmful waste‑burning practices.

🛠️ What Volunteers Do

• Contact your District Council Member and At‑Large Members
• Share why you support the Stop Trashing Our Air Act
• Describe any personal experiences with air pollution, asthma, or environmental impacts from waste incineration
• Explain why you want Philadelphia to move toward waste prevention, reuse, repair, composting, and modern recycling
• Participate in a lobby day with small group meetings (optional)
• Use provided talking points and supplement with your own experiences
  

💡 What You’ll Learn / Gain

• Understanding of how waste incineration affects air quality and community health
• Insight into how policy can accelerate circular‑economy solutions
• Experience in civic engagement and meeting with elected officials
• Confidence in sharing your story and advocating for systemic change

⏰ Time Commitment

• Flexible: contacting your Council Member can take as little as 10–20 minutes
• No long‑term commitment required
  

📍 Location

• Fully remote: phone calls and emails

👥 Who This Is Great For

• Residents concerned about air quality, asthma, or environmental justice
• People who want to see Philadelphia invest in waste reduction and reuse
• Anyone new to advocacy — no experience needed
• Community members ready to share their lived experiences or support neighbors impacted by pollution
  

📝 Requirements

• None — all Philly residents are welcome
• Training and talking points provided
• Personal stories encouraged but not required

🚀 How to Get Started

1️⃣ Sign up to become a Circular Philadelphia Volunteer

👉 https://circularphiladelphia.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer

2️⃣ Find Your Council Member & Their Contact Info

Use the City of Philadelphia’s official lookup tool to find your District Council Member and At‑Large Members:

👉 https://philacitycouncil.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=9cf0fb3394914cd0a8a7f22ea1395d55

This page provides phone numbers, email addresses, and office locations so you can reach out directly.

3️⃣ Call or Email Your Councilmember

📞 Sample Call Script

(Feel free to personalize — authenticity matters.)

Hi, my name is X and I live in Philadelphia in District #. I’m calling to urge Council Member X to vote YES on the Stop Trashing Our Air Act (Bill 250768).

I care about this bill because: 
— Insert your personal experience here (for example: asthma in your family, concerns about air quality, experiences living near industrial pollution, or why you want Philadelphia to move away from waste incineration).

This bill is an important step toward:

• Reducing harmful air pollution
• Protecting communities impacted by industrial emissions
• Moving Philadelphia toward waste prevention, reuse, repair, composting, and modern recycling

I hope the Council Member will support this bill and help Philadelphia transition away from harmful waste‑burning practices. Thank you for your time.

✉️ Sample Email Script

Subject: Please Vote YES on the Stop Trashing Our Air Act (Bill 250768)

Dear Council Member X,

My name is X and I am a resident of Philadelphia in District #. I’m writing to urge you to vote YES on the Stop Trashing Our Air Act (Bill 250768).

I support this bill because: 
— Insert your personal experience here (e.g., health impacts, concerns about air quality, experiences with pollution, or why you want Philadelphia to invest in circular waste solutions).

This bill is a meaningful opportunity for Philadelphia to:

• Reduce harmful emissions affecting residents
• Address long‑standing environmental justice concerns
• Shift away from waste incineration and toward waste prevention, reuse, repair, composting, and modern recycling infrastructure

Thank you for considering my perspective. I hope you will support this important step toward cleaner air and a healthier future for all Philadelphians.

Sincerely,
X
Address (optional)
Phone or email (optional)