New Jerseyan Mackenzie Cruz wins Pollution Prevention Week Picture Contest

August 6, 2026

The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable hosted its national picture contest for its annual Pollution Prevention Week in September. This year, Mackenzie Cruz from New Jersey was chosen as the winner. Her picture, posted below, demonstrates the importance of bringing awareness to pollution. Mackenzie is a rising senior at Elon University, where she is getting her degree in Environmental and Ecological Sciences.

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