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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

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Member Stories, Plastics & Health

Fronteras Comunes: Community and Collaboration to Tackle Plastic Pollution

April 30, 2026 | Break Free From Plastic LAC

As the Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) movement marks its 10th anniversary, we highlight how the work of Fronteras Comunes from Mexico demonstrates that collective action can elevate local demands to the global advocacy arena
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News, Real Solutions, Spotlight

While Corporations Stall on Plastic Waste, a Flood-Prone Barangay in the Philippines Is Cleaning Up the Mess

March 30, 2026 | Break Free From Plastic

For decades, Potrero, the largest barangay (town) in Malabon City in the northern part of Metro Manila, Philippines, lived with the harsh consequences of plastic pollution. Wedged along the Tullahan River, a catch basin for waste flowing from Bulacan, Quezon City, and Caloocan, the barangay endured floods so severe that residents climbed onto rooftops for safety.
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Corporate Accountability, Petrochemicals & Climate, Plastics & Health, Press Release, Spotlight

Two Arrests in Texas for Peaceful Protest Against Dow Chemical; Public Meeting Announced for Dow’s Water Discharge Permit

March 27, 2026 | Break Free From Plastic

77-Year-Old Wilson arrested while attempting to deliver a letter at the Dow Chemical plastics plant in Seadrift, and Dan Lê arrested while disrupting Dow CEO’s keynote remarks at the CERAWeek conference in Houston
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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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