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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, Petrochemicals & Climate, Policy

Break Free From Plastic outlines priorities for an effective treaty during INC 5.2 opening plenary

August 5, 2025 | Break Free From Plastic

During the opening plenary of INC-5.2 (the final scheduled round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty), John Beard Jr. with Port Arthur Community Action Network offered the following intervention on behalf of the Break Free From Plastic movement, while colleagues representing indigenous peoples and other fenceline communities stood behind him in solidarity

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News, Policy

Strong Treaty Now! Civil Society Rallies Ahead of Final Plastics Treaty Talks in Geneva

August 5, 2025 | Comms Hub

One day before the start of INC-5.2, hundreds of people from around the world gathered at the Place des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to demand an ambitious, legally binding treaty that protects people and the planet

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Corporate Accountability

[Book Q&A] Consumed: How Big Brands Got Us Hooked on Plastic

July 31, 2025 | Saabira Chaudhuri

A Q&A article with Saabira Chaudhuri, author of the recent book, Consumed: How Big Brands Got Us Hooked on Plastic, with insights into how sachets burgeoned, and why corporate solutions to slash plastic use and waste haven't worked.

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