Environment Groups launch activities for Zero Waste Month
by admin | January 6, 2021
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine environment groups belonging to the Break Free From Plastic movement launched their activities in the opening of the celebration of the National Zero Waste Month. The Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) is a global movement working towards a future free from plastic pollution.
CONTINUE READINGAustralian Waste Reduction and Recycling bill
by Zero Waste Australia | December 14, 2020
On December 8, 2020, the Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill was passed in the Senate without amendment. Despite a senate inquiry into the bill and attempts by the Greens and Labor, the Government refused to allow amendments to the bill that would address plastic pollution and support the recycling sector.
CONTINUE READING550 Groups Ask Biden to Solve Plastic Pollution Crisis With Eight Executive Actions (English / Español)
by Brett Nadrich | December 8, 2020
WASHINGTON — A coalition of more than 550 community and conservation organizations, including many members in the #breakfreefromplastic movement, today released its Presidential Plastics Action Plan, urging President-elect Joe Biden to take eight key executive actions to solve the plastic pollution crisis and become a #PlasticFreePresident.
CONTINUE READINGPhilippine environment and climate justice groups demand urgent and concrete actions amid climate emergency declaration
by admin | December 8, 2020
MANILA, Philippines (December 7, 2020) --- Representatives from affected communities, environmental groups, civil society and faith-based organizations demanded urgent and concrete actions from the government amid the declaration of a disaster and climate emergency in the country.
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