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Break Free From Plastic members and allies are renowned experts on plastic pollution across the plastic supply chain, providing rich perspectives on the issue. As a result, the movement has collectively commented on high-profile media stories and published countless reports, research, training, campaigns, and more. 

Currently, there is a historic opportunity to keep putting plastic pollution issues at the forefront of traditional and digital media, and journalists, media professionals, and content creators play a unique role in keeping the momentum. 

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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.
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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.
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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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Indonesia’s Ban on Importing Plastic Waste Met With Cautious Optimism From Campaigners

Policy, Waste Trade
South Asia

Gujarat: World Bank Withdraws $40 Million Funding for Waste-to-Energy Plants Amid Community Backlash

false solutions, Plastics & Health, waste-to-energy
South East Asia

Reuse study tour seeks to popularize reuse, refill vs single-use plastics

Real Solutions, Reuse
South East Asia

Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution

Policy, Waste Trade
South East Asia

Time to End ‘Waste Colonialism’ Through a Global Plastics Treaty

Global Plastics treaty, Policy, Waste Trade
South Asia

Report raises concern on India’s reliance on single-use plastics; cites study to support reuse systems

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