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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, Policy, Press Release

Southeast Asian governments called to put environment and health first at the Plastics Treaty Negotiation

August 11, 2025 | BFFP Southeast Asia member NGOs

Civil society organizations from Southeast Asia which are pushing for an ambitious and effective treaty see negotiators "trading away health and future generations in favour of an easy path to a weak treaty." Below is their press release.

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News, Policy, Press Release

Plastics Treaty Negotiators: Fix the process. Keep your promise. End Plastic Pollution.

August 8, 2025 | Break Free From Plastic

Four days into the final Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, we are not on track to deliver a treaty that will protect people and nature. Enough is enough; something must change. We are joining the voices of waste pickers, frontline communities, scientists, healthcare professionals, children and youth, women, businesses, and non-governmental organisations around the world, calling on governments to step up. Fix the process, keep your promise, and finalise a meaningful treaty to end plastic pollution.

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Petrochemicals & Climate, Policy, Press Release, Spotlight

Fossil Fuel and Petrochemical Lobbyists Overrun Plastics Treaty Negotiations INC-5.2

August 7, 2025 | Break Free From Plastic

Industry presence threatens plastics treaty integrity at INC-5.2 as 234 lobbyists affiliated with the fossil fuel and petrochemicals industry registered to participate at the resumed fifth round of negotiations for a global legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution. The following press release was originally published by the Center for International Environmental Law on www.ciel.org.

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