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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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News, Petrochemicals & Climate

Break Free From Plastic members react to the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela

January 21, 2026 | Break Free From Plastic

Several Break Free From Plastic members have responded to the U.S. strikes on Venezuelan soil on January 3rd, 2026. As a global movement rooted in justice, we echo our deepest concerns for the recent events in the region. Read our members' statements below.
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News, Policy, Press Release

UNEA-7 ends with only a handful of agreed resolutions and a failed attempt at multilateralism

December 12, 2025 | Break Free From Plastic

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Waste Trade

Waste Colonialism: Germany's Role in the Global Plastic Trade

December 4, 2025 | Devayani Khare

When plastic waste is sorted and segregated, consumers distance themselves from the issue of plastic pollution - yet where does this segregated and sorted waste end up? This is the dark story of just one exporting country: Germany!
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BBC uncovers lasting toxic legacy of cargo ship disaster off Sri Lanka

Policy, Waste Trade
South Asia

Intl negotiations on Plastic Pollution in Geneva ends without an agreement

Policy
South Asia

Communities near petrochemical plants pay the price for plastic convenience

Petrochemicals & Climate, Policy
South East Asia

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
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