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EU Restricts Forever Chemicals in Food Packaging as New Law Applies

As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation becomes applicable on 12 August, food-contact packaging exceeding the new PFAS limits can no longer be placed on the EU market. Campaigners say the EU must now ensure strong enforcement and accelerate the shift towards reuse and refill systems.

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August 12, 2026

Corporate Accountability, News, Policy, Press Release

160+ environmental and health groups respond to last-minute attempt by Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Others to Reopen EU Packaging Law

Leaked CEO letter prompts opposition from broad alliance of environmental and health advocates defending landmark Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

Bethany Spendlove Keeley, Europe Communications Officer

May 13, 2026

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

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

Break Free From Plastic

March 27, 2026

Petrochemicals & Climate, Press Release

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

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

Break Free From Plastic

March 26, 2026

Plastics & Health, Press Release

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

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

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March 26, 2026

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

May 24, 2018 by Break Free From Plastic

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.READ MORE

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Hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging: an initial analysis

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

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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.READ MORE

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EU Restricts Forever Chemicals in Food Packaging as New Law Applies

160+ environmental and health groups respond to last-minute attempt by Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Others to Reopen EU Packaging Law

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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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

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