Tell Coca-Cola's New CEO to End Their Plastic Legacy! Sign the petition ➝

Press

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

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.

Fill Out the Survey

Resource for Journalists and Content Partners

Watch out for greenwashing attempts, misinformation about the plastic pollution crisis, and false solutions.

Download the PDF

Latest news

Member Stories, Plastics & Health

10 years of BFFP: the role of Brazil's Instituto Pólis in the global fight against plastic pollution

March 17, 2026 | Break Free From Plastic

This year, BFFP is celebrating a decade of collective work promoting real solutions to plastic pollution. In Latin America, Instituto Pólis—a Brazilian civil society organization with over 30 years of experience addressing urban, social, and environmental issues, and where BFFP took its first steps in the region—has played a key role in this process.

LEARN MORE

Corporate Accountability, Policy, Real Solutions

International Women’s Day: GAIA/BFFP Africa Addresses Plastic Pollution through a Gender Justice Lens

March 10, 2026 | Break Free From Plastic

Plastic pollution poses a critical threat to both human health and the environment, a crisis that is expected to worsen as global plastic production continues to rise.

LEARN MORE

Corporate Accountability, Press Release

Nigeria’s Plastic Crisis Driven by Vested Corporate Interests - New Nationwide Audit Reveals

February 18, 2026 | Break Free From Plastic

A nationwide plastic brand audit conducted across eight Nigerian cities by Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) and the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) has identified multinational beverage companies and single-use plastic producers as the largest contributors to Nigeria’s worsening plastic pollution crisis.

LEARN MORE

SEE ALL POSTS

Features on Break Free From Plastic and Movement Members

Europe

The role of plastics in the energy crisis

Petrochemicals & Climate

Stay Updated on our Press Releases

From policy shifts and scientific research to regional issues and emerging headlines, sign up to receive timely updates on plastic-related news directly to your inbox. This list is exclusively for journalists and media professionals covering plastic policy, sustainability, environment, health, waste trade or related topics.