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Vital Improvements to New Comprehensive Federal Legislation on Plastic Pollution

October 27, 2023 by Comms Hub and Brett Nadrich, US Communications Officer

The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023 builds upon earlier versions of the bill, incorporating proven state and local policy solutions that protect people from toxic chemicals, uphold environmental justice in frontline communities, and hold plastic polluters accountable.READ MORE

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Open Letter: Urgent Appeal to Unilever: Be a Sustainability Leader. Phase Out Plastic Sachets NOW!

July 26, 2023 by Comms Hub

117 organisations from 44 countries and territories signed an open letter urging Unilever's new CEO, to quit sachets.READ MORE

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Bali Community Tells Danone: Stop Poisoning Us with Toxic Plastic

May 31, 2023 by Yuyun Ismawati and Comms Hub

Danone project claims “plastic credits” for toxic facility that threatens local air and water READ MORE

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Reusable Packaging Revolution is Close - Experts Say

May 30, 2023 by Comms Hub

Global plastics treaty talks this week should aim for mass adoption of reuse systems to cut plastic pollution READ MORE

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Global Plastics Treaty: Working Towards Real Solutions (Notes from a Press Conference)

November 13, 2023 by Emma Priestland and Comms Hub

These are Emma's presentation notes from the Greenpeace press briefing, advocating for a transformative treaty, by rejecting false solutions, and promoting real solutions like reuse, refill, repair, among others.

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Highlights from Economist Impact Global Plastics Summit Event Summary

November 11, 2023 by Comms Hub

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Hundreds of People Walk the Streets of Nairobi Calling for “Drastic Cuts on Plastic Production to Stop Plastic Pollution”

November 11, 2023 by Comms Hub

November 11th: Climate activists march to demand drastic reduction in global plastic production as the third round of negotiations for a plastics treaty starts next week

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Manifesto for a world free from plastic pollution

November 10, 2023 by Comms Hub

As the Plastics Treaty negotiations enter into a critical phase, it becomes more and more vital for the whole movement to come together to show the scale of concern over plastic pollution, and the scale of agreement on the ultimate solution—cutting plastic production. To demonstrate our collective power and the urgent need for a deep cut in plastic production, BFFP has prepared the collective manifesto below. Please add your organization’s name via the form at the bottom, and share this with other civil society groups.

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November 29

French health authorities sounded another alarm over eggs laid in domestic coops in the region of Île de France. ...Health concerns come from dioxin contamination.

The cause of this contamination? Waste incineration 🔥

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