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The global movement envisioning a future free from plastic pollution.

Since its launch in 2016, more than 13,000 organizations and individual supporters from across the world have joined the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement to demand massive reductions in single-use plastics and to push for lasting solutions to the plastic pollution crisis.

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Sign the Manifesto

People around the world - from every continent and community - have expressed their support for measures to urgently address unchecked plastic production, consumption, and pollution. After three years of Plastics Treaty negotiations, the world expects global leaders to agree on a treaty fit-for-purpose when they next meet this August in Geneva, Switzerland.

Contact Your Minister
Contact Your Minister

We are calling on citizens from around the world to contact their country’s Minister at the negotiations and ask them to adopt a strong Plastics Treaty that can ensure a future free from plastic pollution.

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Making the invisible visible: how researchers are using cartoons to explain the hidden harms of plastic pollution

Plastic pollution requires scientific research to guide effective solutions. The French research group GDR collaborated with scriptwriter Capucine Dupuy and illustrator Bobika to turn their findings into humorous, accessible cartoons - a collaboration we discussed with Professor Mathieu George and Capucine Dupuy.

Global Plastics Treaty
Global Plastics Treaty

Since 2022, more than 170 countries have been negotiating the world’s first-ever global plastics pollution treaty. The fifth and last scheduled round of negotiations will take place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 in Busan, Republic of Korea.

Toxic Tours
Toxic Tours

Join the communities on the frontlines from petrochemical build outs upstream to landfills and incinerators downstream. See firsthand how plastic devastates natural ecosystems, and destroys people’s health, livelihoods, and peace of mind.

OUR GOAL
Bring systemic change through a holistic approach tackling plastic pollution across the whole plastics value chain, focusing on prevention rather than cure, and providing effective solutions.
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At Least 600 Civil Society Groups Worldwide Demand Robust Plastics Treaty

July 22, 2025 | Break Free From Plastic

Seen as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to truly end plastic pollution, civil society renews calls for the treaty to ensure significant cuts in global plastic production.
Policy, Press Release

Policy Experts, Civil Society from Asia Pacific Discuss Country Positions Ahead of Plastics Treaty Talks

July 17, 2025 | Comms Hub

This briefing was designed to prepare journalists and other communications professionals who will cover the extended fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), reconvening in Geneva, Switzerland from August 5-14, 2025.
News, Plastics & Health, Spotlight

Making the invisible visible: how researchers are using cartoons to explain the hidden harms of plastic pollution

July 9, 2025 | Break Free From Plastic

Plastic pollution requires scientific research to guide effective solutions. The French research group GDR collaborated with scriptwriter Capucine Dupuy and illustrator Bobika to turn their findings into humorous, accessible cartoons - a collaboration we discussed with Professor Mathieu George and Capucine Dupuy.

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Manifesto for a Future Free from Plastic Pollution

Groups and civil society organizations around the world are calling for a Plastics Treaty that reclaims our right to a healthy environment.

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INC 5.2 Mobilization 2025

This August: A Crucial Chance to End the Age of Plastic. From August 5 - 14, governments from around the world will gather in Geneva to negotiate a historic global treaty to end plastic pollution. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront the plastic crisis at its source.

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Plastics Treaty Contact Your Minister

We are calling on citizens from around the world to contact their country’s Minister at the negotiations and ask them to adopt a strong Plastics Treaty that can ensure a future free from plastic pollution.

Join the 13,000+ members representing millions of people around the world.

Whether you represent an organization or want to join as an individual, you can help fight the plastic pollution crisis. And as a movement, we can achieve so much more. Become a member today and be part of the change!

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