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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
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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.

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Press Release, Real Solutions, Spotlight

EU Restricts Forever Chemicals in Food Packaging as New Law Applies

August 12, 2026 | Break Free From Plastic

As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation becomes applicable on 12 August, food-contact packaging exceeding the new PFAS limits can no longer be placed on the EU market. Campaigners say the EU must now ensure strong enforcement and accelerate the shift towards reuse and refill systems.

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Member Stories, Plastics & Health

Taller Ecologista: Four Decades Strengthening a Global Movement Against Plastic Pollution

July 29, 2026 | Break Free From Plastic LAC

In Rosario, a city that grew up alongside the waters of the Paraná River, the connection between the environment and daily life is impossible to ignore. There, for more than four decades, Taller Ecologista has built a track record that combines research, advocacy, community work, and collaboration with social organizations to tackle some of Argentina’s greatest environmental challenges.

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Corporate Accountability, Member Stories, Plastics & Health, Policy, Real Solutions

The Taste of Plastic: A Call to Tackle Plastic Exposure in School Food Practices in Benin

July 23, 2026 | Anas Seko

"The Taste of Plastic" is a visual documentation project in Benin which explores the role of plastic in primary school food practices. Students are exposed daily to this toxic material through the containers in which their meals are served.

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Features on Break Free From Plastic and Movement Members

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

Policy, Real Solutions, Reuse, UNEA 6

South East Asia

Consumer goods firm reaches agreement over false recycling claim in the Philippines

Corporate Accountability, recycling

South East Asia

Companies Are Trying to Offset Their Plastic Waste. Some Experts Are Skeptical

Corporate Accountability, plastic credits

South Asia

Why is India weakening the Global Plastics Treaty?

Global Plastics treaty, Policy

US and Canada

Microplastics have been found in breast milk. Will that hurt my baby?

microplastics, Plastics & Health

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