Current Campaigns
No Toxics on Tap
PFAS are forever chemicals that are used in everything from makeup to nonstick pans to our clothing. They were invented here in NJ to make things shinier and last longer, and because of that they stick around. These chemicals cause cancer and other serious health issues, and New Jersey has the second highest rate of PFAS contamination out of any state in the country. We need to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our children and families over the convenience of our consumer products, so we’re working to educate city leaders and pass local resolutions sounding the alarm bell on this issue to set the stage for stronger protections.
Waste is Out of Fashion
The fashion and clothing industry generates massive amounts of waste and emits a lot of pollution in the process. In the United States, we generate enough clothing and textile waste to fill the Mall of America — the largest shopping mall in the country — every six days. Millions of the clothing items that end up as waste are never even worn. This has a huge negative impact on our natural resources and exacerbates climate change. It’s time to address fast fashion. We’re calling on clothing retailers like H&M to commit to not trashing or burning new, unsold clothing.
Zero Hunger
No one should have to worry about whether they will have food on their plate or a roof over their head. But the reality is that hunger is widespread problems that affect far too many people, including right here on campus. Our Hunger Campaign is working to reduce hunger locally through service and fundraising, and reduce food waste by advocating for the Food Date Labeling Act, which will standardize food date labels and reduce unnecessary food waste.
New Voters Project
We believe that the full participation of young people in the political process is essential to a truly representative, vibrant democracy. Together young people have the power to elect the next generation of leaders who will fight for our shared vision of the future, but only if we vote. During every election cycle, we’re working with our campus communities to make it easier and more accessible for students to vote and we’re working with campus administrators to make voting and civic engagement more institutionalized in residence halls, class registration, and other aspects of student life.
Chapter Leadership
Gianna Rivera // Chapter Chair
Gianna is a 2nd year student at Rutgers University-Camden, majoring in political science. As well as being on the statewide board, she also serves as the chapter chair of the Rutgers-Camden NJPIRG chapter. She got involved with NJPIRG her freshman year, working as the Save the Bees campaign coordinator. Since then, she has worked on the Waste is Out of Fashion Campaign, focusing on campus engagement, leadership development, and recruitment. In her free time, Gianna loves to read, try new restaurants, and does hot Pilates.
Jason Cordi // Chapter Vice Chair
Jason Cordi is a Digital Marketing major at Rutgers–Camden and serves as Vice Chair of the campus NJPIRG chapter, where he helps lead the Hunger and Homelessness campaign. He previously interned with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and is a member of the Rutgers Red Cross Club and the International Business Honor Society. Outside of school, he’s a big basketball fan and supports the Knicks.
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