S.H.E. Kindness Policy Program
The S.H.E. Kindness Policy Program collaborates with key national and state partners to:
- Support and successfully pass and implement impactful public policies
- Develop and implement strategic campaigns to shift the policies of public and private entities
- Participate in state and national advocacy days and
- Promote weekly Take Actions on a wide variety of policy issues related to sustainability, health, equity and kindness
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Speak Out for Regenerative Agriculture to Assure Healthier Food for All
By Noelia Almanzar, Alliance Intern from Rutgers University ‘26
There is growing concern by consumers and farmers about our current food system. 80% of US consumers are concerned about the environmental impact of the products they buy, according to PDI Technologies. At the same time, extreme weather events and rising temperatures are plaguing our crop yields. These factors underscore the need for regenerative agriculture, which increases biodiversity, improves water conservation, supports carbon sequestration, increases climate resilience and strengthens soil vitality.
Regenerative agriculture offers a climate-smart solution that builds resilient farms, increases crop yields and lowers costs. It also benefits consumers by providing healthier, more sustainably sourced food, while safeguarding our ecosystems to ensure adequate food for future generations. Join the Alliance in signing the American Sustainable Business Network’s letter to Congress urging them to support regenerative agriculture in the upcoming Farm Bill. Let’s work together to restore our lands, nourish our communities and protect our planet.
It’s a Bird, It’s a Fish, It’s Deadly Plastics in our Seas — Ban Balloon Releases
By Claire Labat, Alliance Intern from St. Olaf College ‘26
Balloon releases can be an exciting way to celebrate milestone moments, such as holidays, birthdays and gender reveals. But what seems to be a harmless act is a harsh burden on our environment. After release, the rubber and mylar balloon remains fall back down to earth, eventually washing into our waterways. While this unique source of pollution may not seem as threatening as microplastics and toxins, it is one of the largest threats to our marine systems.
Floating along the water’s surface, these patches of rubber mimic food and pose the risk of entanglement or asphyxiation. Studies have found balloon debris to be the deadliest plastic pollutant ingested by seabirds, causing 32 times more fatalities than hard plastic. But they’re not alone. Of the rubber consumed by sea turtles, 78% is balloon debris. So far, ten states have taken the initiative to restrict balloon releases. Join the Alliance and get your state to take action by signing Ocean Conservancy’s petition to keep balloon litter out of our oceans.
Urge Your State to Follow Vermont’s Lead in Holding Big Oil Accountable
By Alexandra Isham, Alliance Intern from Ohio State University ‘25
Vermont is on the verge of making history with the Climate Superfund Act. This groundbreaking initiative would hold Big Oil companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Chevron financially responsible for the environmental devastation and catastrophic floods that hit Vermont last year, costing lives and hundreds of millions in damages. This Act would require corporations to pay billions for climate change cleanup in Vermont. Those who create the problem should be responsible for fixing it – something Big Oil has avoided for far too long, according to Care2.
While Vermont’s proposed legislation is a crucial step forward, other states should follow their lead and hold companies responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions to bear the costs of extreme weather damage, rather than passing the burden on to taxpayers. States such as NY, CA, MD and MA are already considering similar actions. Join the Alliance in signing this Care2 petition to demand that your state follows Vermont’s lead in implementing a Climate Superfund Act!
Assure a Healthy Future for Our Great Lakes
By Claire Labat, Alliance Intern from St. Olaf College ‘26
Spanning over 60 million acres and supporting over 85 million US citizens, the Great Lakes are our world’s largest and most important fresh water system. Since 2010, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) has supported over 7,500 successful on-the-ground restoration projects and allocated $3.7 billion dollars towards the improvement in drinking water quality, removal of toxic sediments and pollution, restoration of native habitats and the control of invasive species.
Although the GLRI has demonstrated significant benefits for our people and the planet, its Congressional authorization is set to expire in 2026. More work remains to ensure the health and security of our Great Lakes, and it is for this reason that congress must reauthorize the GLRI at $500 million dollars per year for an additional 5 years. Please join the Alliance in signing the Alliance for the Great Lakes petition to tell Congress to act now by reauthorizing and extending the bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Ending Racism and Protecting the Future for Black Farmers in the Farm Bill
By Noelia Almanzar, Alliance Intern from Rutgers University ‘26
There has been a dramatic plummet in the number of Black farmers in the US, dropping from 14% in 1920 to 1.4% today. The call for racial equity and food sovereignty in farming is crucial to address the historic and ongoing discrimination against Black farmers, from their farmland being taken to lack of farm loans. The Justice for Black Farmers Act will ensure that Black farmers receive the benefits and services that white farmers have monopolized for generations.
We must confront the USDA’s systematic exclusion of BIPOC people in farming to protect their rights to land and add funds to programs that help create a new generation of Black farmers. Join the Alliance in sending the Union of Concerned Scientists’s letter urging Congress to support the Justice for Black Farmers Act as part of the Food and Farm Bill.
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