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#FalseSolutionsExposed: Sign up for learning sessions this July 2024

July 12, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic Asia Pacific

As groups and individuals around the world celebrate Plastic Free July by refusing single use plastics, join us in a series of learning sessions to learn more about some "solutions" to plastic pollution and what you can do to engage and participate in efforts to end plastic pollution.READ MORE

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BFFP Content Creator Academy Now Accepting Applications

July 09, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic Asia Pacific

A Break Free From Plastic Asia Pacific Communications Fellowship 2024 program READ MORE

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133 Civil Society Groups Demand Greater Transparency and Participation in Upcoming Plastics Treaty Talks

July 03, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

133 civil society organizations worldwide called on the leadership of the INC working on a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution, to provide greater transparency and access to CSOs and rightsholder ahead of the upcoming Ad-hoc Intersessional Open-ended Working Groups that will take in Bangkok, Thailand, in August.READ MORE

Youth, News

Break Free From Plastic welcomes 50 new youth ambassadors this 2024

June 14, 2024 by Tiara Samson

The Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) Youth Ambassador Program is a capacity-building and networking program that equips young people with knowledge to organize campaigns against plastic pollution nationally and internationally.READ MORE

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The Story of Plastic

November 22, 2022 by admin

The Story of Plastic is a searing expose, uncovering the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. Different from every other plastic documentary you’ve seen, The Story of Plastic presents a cohesive timeline of how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and how the oil and gas […]

BFFP Youth Summit 2022

November 22, 2022 by admin

The Break Free From Plastic Youth Summit brings youth organizations together for a global virtual gathering this April 8-10, 2022. This summit will serve as a platform for youth to discuss revolutionary ideas, to learn about intersectional issues on plastic, and to band together to represent their generation’s stance in the fight against climate change […]

Youth Summit 2023

February 22, 2023 by admin

We’re bringing young leaders, youth organizations, and allies together to learn about the Global Plastics Treaty, to understand what it means for young people, and to learn how to campaign for ambitious treaty demands as countries fight for their citizens’ future in this crucial negotiation series.

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Civil Society Groups call on Plastics Treaty negotiators to agree on a text that effectively tackles plastic pollution across its lifecycle

October 01, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

As plastic treaty negotiations enter a crucial phase in Nairobi, African nations, GRULAC, PSIDS & Philippines lead the charge for binding measures to cut plastic pollution, address the full lifecycle impacts, and phase out harmful plastics.

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Break Free From Plastic Members and Allies Urge Leaders to Commit to Plastic Production Reduction

September 24, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

Over 160 organizations are calling for a strong Global Plastics Treaty that can effectively reduce plastic production, as world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week.

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News, Plastics & Health

Microplastics found in human testicles

September 16, 2024 by Akif Görgülü, Chemicals & Plastics Policy Coordinator, Health Care Without Harm Europe

How plastic pollution is impacting reproductive health and generational well-being.

News Plastics & Health

Press Release, Corporate Accountability, Policy, Waste Imports

Study by European University blames Global South for plastic pollution, overlooks the role of plastic industry and waste trade

September 06, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

The study perpetuates misleading narratives and ignores the impacts of waste colonialism

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