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Two Arrests in Texas for Peaceful Protest Against Dow Chemical; Public Meeting Announced for Dow’s Water Discharge Permit

77-Year-Old Wilson arrested while attempting to deliver a letter at the Dow Chemical plastics plant in Seadrift, and Dan Lê arrested while disrupting Dow CEO’s keynote remarks at the CERAWeek conference in Houston

European Commission steps forward to cut on single-use plastics – but it’s just the beginning

The European Commission has taken a leap forward in tackling plastic pollution, with new laws to reduce throwaway single-use plastics.

Matt FranklinMay 28, 2018

circular economy, Corporate Accountability, News, plastic pollution

Anything but Reduction: The American Chemistry Council’s Empty “Circular Economy” Promises

The American Chemistry Council, representing the plastic producers most responsible for the plastic pollution crisis has pledged to recycle or “recover” 100% of plastic packaging by 2040.

Break Free From PlasticMay 24, 2018

Member Stories, News, Plastics & Health

Hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging: an initial analysis

CHEM Trust has joined an important collaboration of NGOs and academic scientists looking at the topical and crucial issue of hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging.

Break Free From PlasticMay 23, 2018

Brand Audit, Corporate Accountability, corporations, India, News, Press Release

Holding businesses accountable for plastic pollution: Clean-up and brand audits take place in key cities in India

As a lead-up to World Environment Day on June 5, environmental justice groups are launching today an unprecedented coordinated waste and brand audits in key cities in India.

Jed AlegadoMay 17, 2018

Corporate Accountability, Member Stories, Petrochemicals & Climate

Resin Industry Takes First Tentative Step to Deal with Plastic Pollution

Break Free From PlasticMay 16, 2018

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Real Solutions, News, Spotlight

While Corporations Stall on Plastic Waste, a Flood-Prone Barangay in the Philippines Is Cleaning Up the Mess

March 30, 2026 by Break Free From Plastic

For decades, Potrero, the largest barangay (town) in Malabon City in the northern part of Metro Manila, Philippines, lived with the harsh consequences of plastic pollution. Wedged along the Tullahan River, a catch basin for waste flowing from Bulacan, Quezon City, and Caloocan, the barangay endured floods so severe that residents climbed onto rooftops for safety.READ MORE

Press Release, Corporate Accountability, Featured, Petrochemicals & Climate, Plastics & Health, Spotlight

Two Arrests in Texas for Peaceful Protest Against Dow Chemical; Public Meeting Announced for Dow’s Water Discharge Permit

March 27, 2026 by Break Free From Plastic

77-Year-Old Wilson arrested while attempting to deliver a letter at the Dow Chemical plastics plant in Seadrift, and Dan Lê arrested while disrupting Dow CEO’s keynote remarks at the CERAWeek conference in Houston READ MORE

Petrochemicals & Climate, Press Release

Toxic Finance Report: The Banks and Investors Funding the Expansion of Petrochemicals in the United States

March 26, 2026 by Break Free From Plastic

Major Banks Backing Risky U.S. Petrochemical Expansion Despite Mounting Legal and Financial Warnings READ MORE

Plastics & Health, Press Release

The General Circular Economy Law in Mexico does not ban single-use plastics: UN Special Rapporteur on Toxic Substances

March 26, 2026 by Break Free From Plastic

During his visit to Mexico, he calls on authorities to use scientific evidence to inform and create effective regulatory standards and public policies READ MORE

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European Commission steps forward to cut on single-use plastics – but it’s just the beginning

Anything but Reduction: The American Chemistry Council’s Empty “Circular Economy” Promises

Hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging: an initial analysis

Holding businesses accountable for plastic pollution: Clean-up and brand audits take place in key cities in India

Resin Industry Takes First Tentative Step to Deal with Plastic Pollution

Recent Posts

While Corporations Stall on Plastic Waste, a Flood-Prone Barangay in the Philippines Is Cleaning Up the Mess

Two Arrests in Texas for Peaceful Protest Against Dow Chemical; Public Meeting Announced for Dow’s Water Discharge Permit

Toxic Finance Report: The Banks and Investors Funding the Expansion of Petrochemicals in the United States

The General Circular Economy Law in Mexico does not ban single-use plastics: UN Special Rapporteur on Toxic Substances

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