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At least 1,500 March in Busan Demanding Cuts in Plastic Production as Global Treaty Talks Reach Final Stage

November 23, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

At least 1,500 marched in Busan today urging government leaders to deliver a strong and robust plastics treaty that effectively addresses the root causes of the plastic pollution crisis by reducing global production of primary plastic polymers.READ MORE

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84% of people across ten countries support cuts to plastic production

November 22, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

84% of people across ten countries support cuts to plastic production, as revealed in a new survey published ahead of INC-5 READ MORE

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Civil Society Groups Urge PH Gov’t to Keep High Ambition in Plastics Treaty Talks

November 14, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic Asia Pacific

November 14; Manila, Philippines— A coalition of the nation’s largest environmental networks and organizations today urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to remain committed to its ambitious stance in the upcoming plastics treaty talks in Busan, Korea.READ MORE

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PH Groups' Joint Letter to DENR Ahead of Plastics Treaty INC-5 Meetings

November 14, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

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Zero Waste Month 2021

November 22, 2022 by admin

As governments plan to transition into a post-pandemic world, creating more resilient cities and communities is necessary now more than ever. A key to this transition is establishing zero-waste cities, which are essential to building more sustainable local economies, strengthening public health, and using resources efficiently.

Zero Waste 2022 Events

November 22, 2022 by admin

Philippine environment groups belonging to the Break Free From Plastic movement launched their activities in the opening of the celebration of the National Zero Waste Month. The Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) is a global movement working towards a future free from plastic pollution.

Missing the mark unveiling corporate false solutions to the plastic crisis

November 22, 2022 by admin

Fast Moving Consumer Goods companies produce a staggering amount of plastic packaging, and most of it can’t be recycled, instead it is burned, landfilled or ends up polluting the environment. Every year, we find the same companies are the top plastic polluters during the annual brand audits.

Unilever COP26

November 22, 2022 by admin

As the world looks to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties 26 (COP26) meeting in Glasgow, the #breakfreefromplastic (BFFP) movement protests Unilever’s corporate sponsorship of this vital summit, given its records as one of the world’s top plastic polluters.

Plastics Treaty

November 22, 2022 by admin

On March 2, 2022, the United Nations approved a landmark agreement to create the world’s first-ever global plastics pollution treaty, adopted upon the conclusion of the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2).

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December 04, 2022 by admin

Break Free From Plastic members and allies have dedicated countless hours and efforts to policy work. To achieve systemic change, we need the support of governments and policy making bodies. Browse through various campaigns related to this work.

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84% of people across ten countries support cuts to plastic production

November 22, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

84% of people across ten countries support cuts to plastic production, as revealed in a new survey published ahead of INC-5

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Civil Society Groups Urge PH Gov’t to Keep High Ambition in Plastics Treaty Talks

November 14, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic Asia Pacific

November 14; Manila, Philippines— A coalition of the nation’s largest environmental networks and organizations today urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to remain committed to its ambitious stance in the upcoming plastics treaty talks in Busan, Korea.

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Civil Society Groups call on Plastics Treaty negotiators to agree on a text that effectively tackles plastic pollution across its lifecycle

October 01, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

As plastic treaty negotiations enter a crucial phase in Nairobi, African nations, GRULAC, PSIDS & Philippines lead the charge for binding measures to cut plastic pollution, address the full lifecycle impacts, and phase out harmful plastics.

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Break Free From Plastic Members and Allies Urge Leaders to Commit to Plastic Production Reduction

September 24, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

Over 160 organizations are calling for a strong Global Plastics Treaty that can effectively reduce plastic production, as world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week.

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