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Petrochemicals & Climate

Over 99% of plastic comes from fossil fuel. The plastic pollution crisis is intertwined with the climate crisis and vice versa. Learn more from the movement’s Plastics and climate campaigns.

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Toxic Tours

#breakfreefromplastic Toxic Tours is a community-led storytelling and mapping experience on the impacts of plastic production on frontline communities. The Tours elevate local voices and ensure that community fights are amplified. Take the Toxic Tours, Take Action.

Winter is Coming

A case for turning off the petrochemical industry’s plastic production tap to reduce European Union’s dependency on fossil fuels and Russia

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Toxic Tours

#breakfreefromplastic Toxic Tours is a community-led storytelling and mapping experience on the impacts of plastic production on frontline communities. The Tours elevate local voices and ensure that community fights are amplified. Take the Toxic Tours, Take Action.

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News

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Ennore-Manali Oil Spill: Urgent Call for Stringent Regulations and Accountability in India's Petrochemical Landscape

February 15, 2024 by Devayani Khare

The Ennore-Manali incident underscores not only immediate environmental harm but also serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, with petrochemical industries as key contributors.

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30-day Hunger Strike by Diane Wilson Grows into 24/7 Encampment Outside Formosa Plastics Facility in Texas

December 06, 2023 by Brett Nadrich, US Communications Officer

The 75-year-old activist has inspired a growing movement to demand justice for impacted communities and political prisoners in Vietnam

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Fossil Fuel and Chemical Industries Registered More Lobbyists at Plastics Treaty Talks than 70 Countries Combined

November 16, 2023 by Comms Hub

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Policy, Corporate Accountability, News, Petrochemicals & Climate, Real Solutions

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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Petrochemicals & Climate

Over 99% of plastic comes from fossil fuel. The plastic pollution crisis is intertwined with the climate crisis and vice versa. Learn more from the movement’s Plastics and climate campaigns.

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Toxic Tours

Winter is Coming

Reports

Plastic Sachet: Small Packets with Huge Environmental Destruction

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Plastic Pollution and the Planetary Emergency

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Toxic Tours

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Ennore-Manali Oil Spill: Urgent Call for Stringent Regulations and Accountability in India's Petrochemical Landscape

30-day Hunger Strike by Diane Wilson Grows into 24/7 Encampment Outside Formosa Plastics Facility in Texas

Fossil Fuel and Chemical Industries Registered More Lobbyists at Plastics Treaty Talks than 70 Countries Combined

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

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