The fourth round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations (INC-4) is happening in Ottawa from 23-29 April 2024. LEARN MORE

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The fifth round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations (INC-5) is happening on 25 November to 1 December 2024 in Busan, Republic of Korea. LEARN MORE!

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Since its launch in 2016, more than 13,000 organizations and individual supporters from across the world have joined the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement to demand massive reductions in single-use plastics and to push for lasting solutions to the plastic pollution crisis.

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

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.

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Groups call for elimination of polluting sachets as plastics treaty talks intensify

Civil society leaders also demand greater transparency and participation in upcoming plastics treaty negotiations

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Global Plastics Treaty
Global Plastics Treaty

Since 2022, more than 170 countries have been negotiating the world’s first-ever global plastics pollution treaty. The fifth and last scheduled round of negotiations will take place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 in Busan, Republic of Korea.

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The Story of Sachets
The Story of Sachets

What began as a seemingly benevolent solution to harness growing demand in emerging economies, sachets were marketed as a means to cater to the needs of low-income consumers but later morphed into a widespread environmental crisis.

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New Research
New Research Confirms Plastic Production Is Directly Linked to Plastic Pollution

Study Finds That More Than Half of Global Branded Plastic Pollution Can be Tracked to Just 56 Companies

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Join the communities on the frontlines from petrochemical build outs upstream to landfills and incinerators downstream. See firsthand how plastic devastates natural ecosystems, and destroys people’s health, livelihoods, and peace of mind.

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Bring systemic change through a holistic approach tackling plastic pollution across the whole plastics value chain, focusing on prevention rather than cure, and providing effective solutions.
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Navigating Plastic Pollution Financing: Challenges and Opportunities
This panel discussion is organised by the Center of Science and Environment and Break Free From Plastic as part of the Plastic Parleys webinar series. It serves as a curtain-raiser to the Fifth INC Session, scheduled for November in Busan, South Korea.
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Policy
Plastics Treaty March 2024
The 1123 Busan Plastic March will be held prior to the 5th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Meeting (INC-5, BEXCO, Busan, Nov. 25-Dec. 1) to raise our voice to urge government delegations to implement a strong and effective internationally legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution.
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Exiting Petrochemicals: A Guide for Financial Institutions
Developed in consultation with climate policy advocates, financial analysts and communities on the frontlines of petrochemical production, this guide explains how financial institutions can consider the impact of petrochemicals as part of their environmental and social risk frameworks, and develop their approach for a responsible exit from the petrochemical supply chain.
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