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Achievements towards a cleaner, safer Maine
2007: MPA worked hard to pass a bill that bans the use of the toxic flame retardant Deca in mattresses and furniture beginning Jan. 1, 2008 and phases out its use in televisions and other plastic-cased electronics by Jan. 1, 2010... read more
Banning of mercury-added batteries
2006: Worked with coalition partners to pass LD 1058, which banned mercury added batteries that are found in many consumer products... read more
Recycling of thermostats that contain mercury
2006: Lobbied and passed LD 1792, a bill to provide a reimbursement—paid for by manufacturers—to individuals who recycle thermostats that contain mercury... read more
Lead poisoning prevention
2005: Worked in coalition to pass LD 1034 to fund lead poisoning prevention through a fee on paint manufacturers.
Comprehensive cleanup of Holtrachem site
2005: Secured recommendation from Governor Baldacci and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to move ahead with the a comprehensive cleanup plan for the former HoltraChem plant in Orrington and require owner Mallinckrodt to pay $200 million to truck away 370,000 tons of mercury-contaminated soil from the site... read more
Mercury media campaign
2004: Ran successful Mercury Media Campaign educating public about in- and out-of-state mercury pollution sources.
Governor Baldacci pledges Holtrachem cleanup
2004: Secured pledge from Governor John Baldacci to make cleanup of mercury-contaminated HoltraChem a top priority of his administration.
Recycling of electronic waste
2004: Helped pass legislation mandating the recycling of electronic waste.
Brominated flame retardants
2004: Testified and lobbied for successful passage of a law banning PBDEs, the most toxic forms of brominated flame retardants (BFRs).
MPA defends Maine law requiring recycling of mercury auto switches
2004: Successfully defended Maine law requiring recycling of mercury auto switches against a lawsuit filed by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. MPA won friend of the court status along with three other partner organizations.
Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine founded
2003: One of eight co-founding members of the Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine, organized to protect public health from exposure to persistent toxic chemicals.
MPA wins citizen suit against Mallinckrodt to force mercury cleanup
2002: Won our citizen suit against Mallinckrodt to force clean-up of mercury pollution of the Penobscot River. The Bangor Daily News editorialized that “the Maine People's Alliance has done a tremendous service to the region by pressing ahead, year after year, with its concern about the health of the Penobscot (8-9-02)...” read more
85 tons of mercury kept out of commerce
2002: Supported successful agreement to keep 85 tons of mercury formally used in production at HoltraChem out of commerce with the eventual goal of permanently retiring it... read more
Removal of mercury switches
2002: Supported legislation to remove mercury switches and thermostats from commercial products, thereby eliminating these mercury sources in the environment.
Join us in the campaign for a cleaner, safer Maine
MPA members meet regularly to plan our environmental campaign. If you'd like to get involved, call Adam at 990-0672.
MPA members and allies
MPA successes wouldn't be possible without the hard work of many individuals and allied organizations. Please read more about our members and our allies and partners.