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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. 

If you are interested in collaborating with us,  featuring our members’ works, or  talking to experts, scientists, or people on the ground, drop us a line at news@breakfreefromplastic.org.

If you have region specific inquiries please address them to the respective Communications Officers: 

  • Africa -Masego Mokgwetsi
  • Europe - Bethany Keeley 
  • Latin America and the Caribbean - Mafe Pérez Rincones
  • South East Asia and the Pacific - Eah Antonio
  • South Asia - Devayani Khare 
  • US and Canada - Brett Nadrich

Beyond PRs: A Global Media Survey on Plastic Pollution Coverage

This short survey is designed to hear directly from journalists, editors, and media professionals covering environmental issues — particularly plastic pollution — across the globe.

Your responses will help NGOs and civil society organizations better understand the media landscape, sharpen how they pitch stories, and identify where regional narratives connect to bigger global trends.

Deadline: 14th August, 2026.

Fill Out the Survey

Resource for Journalists and Content Partners

Watch out for greenwashing attempts, misinformation about the plastic pollution crisis, and false solutions.

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Member Stories, Real Solutions, Youth

From Bandung to Nowshera: What Organic Waste Taught Me

October 13, 2026 | Sabir Hussain

Sabir Hussain, Founder/Director of Youth Nowshera, reflects on an Organics Waste Conference.
Member Stories, Plastics & Health

When Justice Becomes a Tool Against Plastic: The Work of Direito Coletivo in Brazil

September 30, 2026 | Break Free From Plastic LAC

Brazil’s Instituto de Direito Coletivo demonstrates how strategic litigation, research, and networking can transform the fight against plastic pollution and defend the rights of those who suffer its consequences
Plastics & Health, Press Release

A Three-Day LAC Regional Meeting to Share and Shape the Future of Our Movement

September 29, 2026 | Break Free From Plastic LAC

From September 3 to 5, members of GAIA and Break Free From Plastic in Latin America gathered in Santiago, Chile, to share experiences, celebrate achievements, and establish strategic priorities to continue strengthening the movement. The meeting brought together 44 organizations from 14 countries in the region.

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Philippines faces climate change: A call for ocean conservation

Real Solutions
South East Asia

'Waiting to die': the dirty business of recycling in Vietnam

Plastics & Health
South East Asia

Dangerous levels of toxic chemicals found in blood of Indonesia’s waste workers

Plastics & Health
Europe

Dirty Work—The Hidden Machinery and Human Toll of Europe’s Broken Recycling Trade

Petrochemicals & Climate, Waste Trade
South Asia

Killing fish, choking livelihoods: the scourge of plastic

Plastics & Health
South Asia

BBC uncovers lasting toxic legacy of cargo ship disaster off Sri Lanka

Policy, Waste Trade

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