BFFP Global Plastics Treaty

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The world demands an ambitious global treaty to end the age of plastic

SIGN THE GLOBAL PLASTIC TREATY NOW

On March 2, 2022, the United Nations approved a landmark agreement to create the world’s first-ever global plastics pollution treaty, adopted upon the conclusion of the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2).

The mandate, titled “End plastic pollution: Towards an international legally binding instrument,” sets the stage for governments to negotiate a comprehensive and legally binding treaty that will cover measures along the entire life cycle of plastic. In addition, the mandate will serve to guide the development of the treaty itself, which an International Negotiating Committee (INC) will be tasked with drafting by the end of 2024.

As countries enter the negotiation phase towards a global plastics treaty, the pressure from civil society will be instrumental to ensure that:

• The ambition of the mandate is preserved and made tangible
• The process includes meaningful and diverse public participation
• The resulting treaty creates more equitable systems to both prevent and stop plastic pollution.

After two INC meetings (in Punta del Este and Paris), the INC-3 is scheduled to take place from 13 to 19 November 2023 at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The session will be preceded by regional consultations on 12 November 2023. During this INC, governments will be discussing the zero draft published on September 4, 2023.

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Studies have shown that plastic has been found everywhere; not only in ecosystems and the atmosphere, but also in the food we eat, the water we drink, and even inside of our bodies.

Plastic is a growing crisis for the environment, human health, human rights, biodiversity, and the climate — global actions to address it are urgently needed. The #PlasticsTreaty is an opportunity to get it right. It has the potential to be one of the most significant environmental agreements in history.

Call on your governments to let them know that we need strong and effective #PlasticsTreaty that meaningfully addresses all aspects of the #PlasticsCrisis. #INC2 #BreakFreeFromPlastic #BeatPlasticPollution #PlasticsINC

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SIGN petitions

Together, we can push for change. Sign the petitions below demanding for an ambitious legally-binding global #PlasticsTreaty.
Petition for Individual Sign-on
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Civil Society & Stakeholder Call to Action Petition for Organization Sign-on
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Scientists’ Declaration
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BFFP Youth Statement on the Global Plastics Treaty
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Learn and Educate

Knowledge is key in our fight to end plastic pollution. Check out the UNEA and Global Plastics Treaty resources below.

EIA INC-3 briefing

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CIEL's Towards a Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution

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BFFP Corporate briefing

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Comparison Table on the Potential Resolutions on Plastic Pollution

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Defining plastic products, materials and polymers: a proposal

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How the Plastic Pollution Resolution relates to chemicals and health

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Convention on Plastic Pollution – Essential Elements – Production

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Convention on Plastic Pollution – Essential Elements – Finance

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Convention on Plastic Pollution – Essential Elements: Reuse

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  • Report (and Executive Summary)

    Is net zero enough for the materials production sector?

    by Zero Waste Europe
    When considering the urgency of reducing GHG emissions there is a possibility that, despite the aims of the net zero pathways, the cumulative carbon emissions budget will be exceeded. This is due to the risks associated with deploying unproven technologies in some sectors – namely, plastics, aluminium, iron & steel, cement & concrete. This report by Zero Waste Europe and Eunomia allocated a risk factor associated with each intervention and quantified how this influences the likelihood of overshooting the remaining carbon budget. It also attempted to determine whether the overshoot can be reduced by accelerating the adoption model deployed for technological interventions
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  • Background paper

    Plastic Treaty – transparency requirement for chemicals constituents in plastic is a must

    by HEJSupport, SSNC, groundWorkSA
    Despite the importance of addressing chemical contamination caused by plastic, information about chemicals in plastic is not disclosed. Lack of transparency for the chemical composition of plastics undermines plastic management to reduce pollution. In this publication, HEJSupport, SSNC and groundWorkSA discuss the urgency of chemical information transparency in plastics and ways to address it within and outside the value chain and throughout the plastic lifecycle. We argue that disclosing chemical constituents in plastic contributes to plastic pollution reduction, resource efficiency via toxic-free circular economy and promotes the public right to know.
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  • Set of Principles

    Key Principles for a plastic treaty

    by IPEN
    IPEN believes that an understanding of the following three principles will be foundational for a Plastics Treaty that addresses the human health and climate threats from plastics throughout their lifecycle, and for promoting alternatives that truly meet the needs of a circular economy.
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#breakfreefromplastic allies and members are calling
for a global #PlasticsTreaty, see what they’re saying online:

Your voice matters! 🗣️ Late yesterday, #BreakFreeFromPlastic allies delivered 345,606 #PlasticsTreaty petition signatures to U.S. Government officials at the White House calling on the United States government to take a stronger stance in the UN Plastics Treaty negotiations. ⁠
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With just two more negotiating sessions scheduled to finalize the Treaty, this is a pivotal moment for the U.S. to support real solutions and help create a strong global agreement to end plastic pollution. 🛑⁠
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🙌🏽 THANK YOU for signing these petitions on behalf of people and the planet! If you haven't yet signed on, there's still time ahead of #INC4 next month. ⭐️ Learn more via our LINK IN BIO. ⁠
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#PlasticPollutes #ToxicPlastics #Refuse #Refill #Reduce #Reuse #RefuseSingleUsePlastic #Plastic #UseLessPlastic #Sustainability #Sustainable #Upcycle #NoPlastic #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #EcoLiving #Plastics #PlasticPollution #PlasticFree #ZeroWaste #LowWaste #ClimateActivist#Environment

Your voice matters! 🗣️ Late yesterday, #BreakFreeFromPlastic allies delivered 345,606 #PlasticsTreaty petition signatures to U.S. Government officials at the White House calling on the United States government to take a stronger stance in the UN Plastics Treaty negotiations. ⁠

With just two more negotiating sessions scheduled to finalize the Treaty, this is a pivotal moment for the U.S. to support real solutions and help create a strong global agreement to end plastic pollution. 🛑⁠

🙌🏽 THANK YOU for signing these petitions on behalf of people and the planet! If you haven`t yet signed on, there`s still time ahead of #INC4 next month. ⭐️ Learn more via our LINK IN BIO. ⁠

#PlasticPollutes #ToxicPlastics #Refuse #Refill #Reduce #Reuse #RefuseSingleUsePlastic #Plastic #UseLessPlastic #Sustainability #Sustainable #Upcycle #NoPlastic #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #EcoLiving #Plastics #PlasticPollution #PlasticFree #ZeroWaste #LowWaste #ClimateActivist#Environment
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Join us in the fight against plastic pollution! Planet vs. Plastics is a global movement by earthdaynetwork bringing together diverse voices to demand a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 and pave the way for a plastic-free future, including pushing for an international plastics treaty. Let's raise awareness, phase out single-use plastics, advocate for policy change, and invest in innovative solutions for a healthier planet. Go to the link in our bio to find out how you can get involved in events for Earth Day and more. Have you ever done a Earth Day cleanup? Tell us in the comments what was your favorite part. #EndPlasticPollution #GoGreen #sustainablefuture #plasticfreeoceans #plasticstreaty

Join us in the fight against plastic pollution! Planet vs. Plastics is a global movement by earthdaynetwork bringing together diverse voices to demand a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 and pave the way for a plastic-free future, including pushing for an international plastics treaty. Let`s raise awareness, phase out single-use plastics, advocate for policy change, and invest in innovative solutions for a healthier planet. Go to the link in our bio to find out how you can get involved in events for Earth Day and more. Have you ever done a Earth Day cleanup? Tell us in the comments what was your favorite part. #EndPlasticPollution #GoGreen #sustainablefuture #plasticfreeoceans #plasticstreaty ...

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حان الوقت لكي نراعي صحّتنا وما نستخدمه لتناول إفطاراتنا خلال شهر رمضان!

🚨 🚨 أثارت دراسة جديدة حول المواد البلاستيكية الدقيقة جدلاً كبيراً في الوسط العلمي بسبب ما توصّلت إليه من نتائج، بحيث دعت إلى زيادة الوعي بشأن الدور المحتمل للتلوث البلاستيكي في رفع خطر الإصابة بالنوبات القلبية أو السكتات الدماغية.

🔬 🧪 لقد بدأ العلم للتو في فهم التأثيرات طويلة المدى للبلاستيك على صحة الإنسان. لكن المؤكّد هو أن الحد من تعرضنا لمنتجات البلاستيك، وخصوصاً تلك التي تدخل في في إعداد الطعام وحفظه، هو الطريقة الوحيدة لتقليل تعرّضنا للجزيئات البلاستيكية الدقيقة. والأهم من كل ذلك هو الحدّ من إنتاج البلاستيك واستخدامه.

⛔️🥤 طالب/ي قادة الدول في منطقتنا بدعم معاهدة دولية قوية تكافح التلوّث البلاستيكي عبر الرابط 👈🏽 act.gp/ZeroDraft-FB 

#PlasticsTreaty #BreakFreeFromPlastic #Plastics

حان الوقت لكي نراعي صحّتنا وما نستخدمه لتناول إفطاراتنا خلال شهر رمضان!

🚨 🚨 أثارت دراسة جديدة حول المواد البلاستيكية الدقيقة جدلاً كبيراً في الوسط العلمي بسبب ما توصّلت إليه من نتائج، بحيث دعت إلى زيادة الوعي بشأن الدور المحتمل للتلوث البلاستيكي في رفع خطر الإصابة بالنوبات القلبية أو السكتات الدماغية.

🔬 🧪 لقد بدأ العلم للتو في فهم التأثيرات طويلة المدى للبلاستيك على صحة الإنسان. لكن المؤكّد هو أن الحد من تعرضنا لمنتجات البلاستيك، وخصوصاً تلك التي تدخل في في إعداد الطعام وحفظه، هو الطريقة الوحيدة لتقليل تعرّضنا للجزيئات البلاستيكية الدقيقة. والأهم من كل ذلك هو الحدّ من إنتاج البلاستيك واستخدامه.

⛔️🥤 طالب/ي قادة الدول في منطقتنا بدعم معاهدة دولية قوية تكافح التلوّث البلاستيكي عبر الرابط 👈🏽 act.gp/ZeroDraft-FB

#PlasticsTreaty #BreakFreeFromPlastic #Plastics
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Did you see this? 👀 

Azul just published an op-ed in eldiariony calling on the U.S. Department of State to take a strong stance on the Global #PlasticsTreaty to advance #OceanJustice! 

Plastic pollution is a growing crisis with devastating effects on our environment and human health, especially for Black, Native American, and Latino communities. 

Azul’s report published by UNEP outlines how plastic pollution impacts environmental justice and hinders all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). 

That’s why we sent a letter calling on the U.S. State Department to act on this impending crisis by enforcing plastic pollution reductions and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from plastic production, use, and disposal.

🔔 TAKE ACTION: Sign our petition to show your support and urge Sec. Blinken and the Department of State to take action! Click the link in our bio to sign on!

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¿Has visto esto?

Azul acaba de publicar un editorial en eldiariony exhortando al Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. a adoptar una posición firme en el #TratadoDePlásticos para promover la #JusticiaOceánica. 

La contaminación por plásticos es una crisis creciente con efectos devastadores sobre nuestro medio ambiente y la salud humana, especialmente para las comunidades negras, indígenas, latinas y otras comunidades de color. 

El informe de Azul publicado por el PNUMA detalla cómo la contaminación por plásticos afecta a la justicia ambiental y obstaculiza los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible.

Por eso hemos hecho un llamado en una misiva al Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos para que actúe ante esta crisis inminente poniendo en vigor la reducción de la contaminación por plásticos, al mismo tiempo que se reducen las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero derivadas de su producción, uso y eliminación.

🔔 TOMA ACCIÓN: Firma nuestra petición para mostrar tu apoyo exhortando al Secretario Blinken y al Departamento de Estado a que actúen. Visita el enlace en nuestro bio para firmar la petición.

Did you see this? 👀

Azul just published an op-ed in eldiariony calling on the U.S. Department of State to take a strong stance on the Global #PlasticsTreaty to advance #OceanJustice!

Plastic pollution is a growing crisis with devastating effects on our environment and human health, especially for Black, Native American, and Latino communities.

Azul’s report published by UNEP outlines how plastic pollution impacts environmental justice and hinders all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs).

That’s why we sent a letter calling on the U.S. State Department to act on this impending crisis by enforcing plastic pollution reductions and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from plastic production, use, and disposal.

🔔 TAKE ACTION: Sign our petition to show your support and urge Sec. Blinken and the Department of State to take action! Click the link in our bio to sign on!

***

¿Has visto esto?

Azul acaba de publicar un editorial en eldiariony exhortando al Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. a adoptar una posición firme en el #TratadoDePlásticos para promover la #JusticiaOceánica.

La contaminación por plásticos es una crisis creciente con efectos devastadores sobre nuestro medio ambiente y la salud humana, especialmente para las comunidades negras, indígenas, latinas y otras comunidades de color.

El informe de Azul publicado por el PNUMA detalla cómo la contaminación por plásticos afecta a la justicia ambiental y obstaculiza los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible.

Por eso hemos hecho un llamado en una misiva al Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos para que actúe ante esta crisis inminente poniendo en vigor la reducción de la contaminación por plásticos, al mismo tiempo que se reducen las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero derivadas de su producción, uso y eliminación.

🔔 TOMA ACCIÓN: Firma nuestra petición para mostrar tu apoyo exhortando al Secretario Blinken y al Departamento de Estado a que actúen. Visita el enlace en nuestro bio para firmar la petición.
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🛢️ From the moment that oil is extracted to make plastic, it starts polluting. 🔥 While all of us are impacted by plastic pollution, it’s hitting communities that live on the fencelines the hardest. 🏭

➡️ Who lives on the fenceline? Mostly low-income, rural, and BIPOC communities live near plastic and petrochemical infrastructure. 

➡️ What can this injustice look like? Living in close range of toxic pollution of oil and gas wells, pipelines, refineries, rail hubs and networks, production facilities, shipping warehouses, shipping ports, materials recovery and recycling facilities, landfills, and incinerators.

➡️ What are some of the risks? These communities face serious exposure to toxic chemical pollution of air, land, and water, in addition to pollution of dangerous plastic particles, noise, and risk of deadly industrial accidents like fires and explosions. 

➡️ How does this impact health? Families, children, and adults in these areas are unjustly at more risk for serious health conditions from plastic pollution like asthma, cancers, heart disease, fertility and reproductive problems, and more. 

🛑This is a serious human rights and environmental injustice crisis.

✍🏽 Take action and sign the #PlasticsTreaty petition. 🌍🚫Our world can’t continue like this any longer. Plastic production must be significantly reduced!

🔗https://bit.ly/global-plastics-treaty-us

#ToxicPlastics #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic #INC4 #ZeroWaste

🛢️ From the moment that oil is extracted to make plastic, it starts polluting. 🔥 While all of us are impacted by plastic pollution, it’s hitting communities that live on the fencelines the hardest. 🏭

➡️ Who lives on the fenceline? Mostly low-income, rural, and BIPOC communities live near plastic and petrochemical infrastructure.

➡️ What can this injustice look like? Living in close range of toxic pollution of oil and gas wells, pipelines, refineries, rail hubs and networks, production facilities, shipping warehouses, shipping ports, materials recovery and recycling facilities, landfills, and incinerators.

➡️ What are some of the risks? These communities face serious exposure to toxic chemical pollution of air, land, and water, in addition to pollution of dangerous plastic particles, noise, and risk of deadly industrial accidents like fires and explosions.

➡️ How does this impact health? Families, children, and adults in these areas are unjustly at more risk for serious health conditions from plastic pollution like asthma, cancers, heart disease, fertility and reproductive problems, and more.

🛑This is a serious human rights and environmental injustice crisis.

✍🏽 Take action and sign the #PlasticsTreaty petition. 🌍🚫Our world can’t continue like this any longer. Plastic production must be significantly reduced!

🔗https://bit.ly/global-plastics-treaty-us

#ToxicPlastics #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic #INC4 #ZeroWaste
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