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Japan’s plastic waste exports - and how to slow them down

September 23, 2022 by Devayani Khare, Project Communications Officer - Asia Pacific and Pui Yi Wong, Project Coordinator - Waste Trade (Asia-Pacific)

Japan has long been Asia’s biggest plastic packaging waste producer. Often lauding Japan for its comprehensive waste management system and clean environment, the international media has turned a blind eye to its continued waste exports to neighbouring countries like Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand.READ MORE

Policy, Press Release, Real Solutions

CMA CGM Group Urged to Abandon Plastic Bricks, Support Plastic Bans and Zero Waste Systems Instead

September 23, 2022 by admin

Manila - The Break Free From Plastic movement calls out the shipping company CMA CGM Group for taking one step forward, two steps back in their latest decision to invest in downcycling projects to address plastic pollution.READ MORE

Corporate Accountability, Petrochemicals & Climate, Policy, Press Release

To Stop Plastic Pollution, Single-use Plastics Production Must Stop

September 22, 2022 by admin

Environment activists in Asia call for real solutions to plastic pollution in a demonstration during the 7th International Marine Debris Conference READ MORE

Member Stories, Policy

Member story: China Zero Waste Alliance

September 18, 2022 by admin

As a customer, you're probably aware that most of the products you use daily — from high-end smartphones to low-cost holiday decorations — are manufactured in China. Yes, everything is manufactured in China. However, you may be unaware that China is also a significant contributor to global plastic pollution.READ MORE

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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 Stories

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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Lithuania’s advances in restricting the use of plastic bags

March 14, 2023 by Domantas Tracevičius, Ziedine Ekonomika

Domantas Tracevičius, founder of Ziedine Ekonomika in Lithuania and BFFP core member, sat down with Kasparas Adomaitis, Member of the Environmental Protection Committee at the Parliament of Lithuania, to ask him about Lithuania’s advances in restricting the use of plastic bags.

Member Stories Policy

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

Plastic and Petrochemical-Fueled Derailment Disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, U.S. One Month Ago Today

March 03, 2023 by Break Free From Plastic US

Community Members Still Demanding Answers About The Health Impacts Caused By Norfolk Southern’s Releasing And Burning Of Toxic Plastic-Making Chemical: Vinyl Chloride

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