Resources

A BRIEF REPORT FEATURING SELECT CASE STUDIES ON REUSE SYSTEMS FOR PACKAGING

Asia Reuse Consortium co-convenors Plasticdiet Indonesia, BFFP, and GAIA releases this report featuring case studies of existing reuse and refill solutions in Asia and how a plastics treaty can prioritize reuse systems to end plastic pollution.

Plastic has taken over the world in the past few decades and has burdened Africa’s environments and waste management systems. In this publication on, we explore the problem of plastics on the continent and examine the laws, policies and multilateral agreements put in place to govern plastic waste management and trade. FRENCH VERSION

Nina's Journey at INC4 - Aeshnina Azzahra Aqilani, or Nina, was invited by the UN Environment Programme to attend the Global Plastics Treaty talks in Ottawa, Canada, from April 23-29, 2024. Representing Indonesia among 170 countries, and as a global youth ambassador, Nina actively participated in discussions, workshops, and rallies, sharing her insights on the plastic waste crisis and proposing innovative solutions. Here's a report on her incredible advocacy efforts at the INC-4.

The report investigates the potential benefits and challenges of transitioning from single-use to reusable packaging in China's rapidly growing express delivery sector. This transition aligns with China's broader environmental goals, including reducing plastic pollution and carbon emissions.

For this year’s World Clean-Up Day, GAIA Africa ran a two-week-long social media campaign in collaboration with #BreakFreeFromPlastic to expose plastic manufacturers’ pollution across the African continent. By developing social media posts with plastic brand audit results, supplemented by powerful photos provided by GAIA Africa members; We were able to highlight specific problematic plastic waste items found in several African countries.

Civil Society Organisations Calls on Ministers to Raise Africa’s Ambition for a Strong, Legally Binding Global Plastics Treaty ahead of the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5). This happened in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 1 to 6 September 2024. - GAIA 

A 2-page briefer that looks at sachets within the context of the Global Plastics Treaty, and explores how we can pivot to real, systemic solutions like reuse and refill systems.

In April 2024, during the fourth round of negotiations (INC4), Husky Technologies and the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada (CCMBC) launched a brazen campaign claiming “Plastics Save Lives,” emphasizing plastics’ role in healthcare and other essential services. This narrative starkly contradicts mounting scientific evidence on the health impacts of plastics and its associated toxic chemicals.

GAIA & BFFP Africa Marks the End of Plastic-Free July with a Media Learning Session on the Realities of Plastics and Healthcare

In 2050, imagine a child's first encounter with the ocean being marred by a mosaic of plastic debris, rather than the natural awe of waves and marine life. This vision, far from a dystopian fiction, is an impending reality if our global community continues the rampant production of plastic without addressing the underlying issues.