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Environment Group calls on Senate to uphold environmental laws amid EDSA anniversary

February 26, 2021 by admin

The pollution watchdog EcoWaste Coalition calls on the country’s top legislators to safeguard public health and the environment by keeping intact the Clean Air and Solid Waste Management laws as the Philippines marks the 35th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.READ MORE

News, Policy, Real Solutions

188 groups say it’s time to ‘make the throw-away go away’

February 17, 2021 by Estelle Eonnet

Before the 1950s and 60s, the majority of the products we produced and consumed were built to last. Milk bottles made of glass were returned and sterilized for re-use, restaurants offered ceramic plates and stainless-steel cutlery and the plastic bag was yet to be invented.READ MORE

Member Stories, Real Solutions

Zero Waste Cities of Southeast Asia

February 11, 2021 by Janssen Calvelo

Polluted beaches, plastic-clogged rivers, and marine animals washed up on shore with plastics found on their stomachs - these are just some of the pictures depicting the grim reality on the shores of Southeast Asia.READ MORE

Member Stories, Policy, Real Solutions

Zero Waste in South Asia - Who’s responsible?

February 10, 2021 by Awantika Pal

Growing up amid the lush green hills in a small town in Nepal, my understanding of paradise was fairly simple - fresh air to breathe in and a clean environment to live in. However, with changes in time my definition of paradise has not only changed, but has vanished behind the harsh realities of waste and pollution.READ MORE

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The Youth in Action for Plastic-Free & Zero-Waste campuses in Ghana

May 18, 2023 by Nana Minta

The Green Africa Youth Organization is an non-profit based in Ghana, that is engaging eco-clubs around different countries to learn all about plastic pollution and what they can do about it on campus.

Youth Member Stories

Press Release, Policy

Rethink Plastic alliance welcomes the EU REACH restriction of intentionally-added microplastics, urges faster implementation

May 04, 2023 by Caroline Will

The Rethink Plastic alliance welcomes the restriction of intentionally-added microplastics in products, notably in beauty products and on sports pitches. The alliance regrets, however, that companies are given an excessively long time period to implement the necessary changes.

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Youth, News, Policy

Young people from around the world stand for a global plastics treaty to end plastic pollution

April 28, 2023 by admin

#BreakFreeFromPlastic Youth Summit 2023 gathered young people for skills building and a united campaign against plastic pollution

Youth News Policy

Member in Spotlight: BFFP Europe’s Mindfulness Circle

April 13, 2023 by Myrto Pispini (Greenpeace), Caroline Wagner (Greenpeace) and Suze Govers (RNB)

In Europe, members of #BreakFreeFromPlastic host a monthly meeting, inviting members from across the region and beyond for a mindfulness session. We’re here to learn more about the initiative and how more members can get involved.

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