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Real Solutions

False solutions to plastic pollution derail efforts to curb plastic pollution at the source. To stop plastic pollution, single-use plastic production must stop. Any greenwashing and false claims cannot justify the continued production of unnecessary plastics commonly used as packaging. Real solutions such as reuse-and-refill systems and Zero Waste approaches exist.

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Zero Waste Month 2021

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.

Just Recovery Principles

The COVID-19 crisis has affirmed the urgency to unify as a global community. At this moment in history, the world is waking up to how interconnected and reliant on one another we truly are. While this crisis has laid bare widespread systemic injustices in all facets of society, we have the opportunity – and a […]

Reusable Nappy Week

#ReusableNappyWeek is an annual week of action from the 19th-25th of April to put the spotlight on reusable nappies.

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Plastic Neutrality and Credit

The global plastics treaty provides an important opportunity to officially discourage or ban the use of plastic credits before they become widespread. Doing so would avoid the incredible amount of regulatory oversight needs —both in the private and public sectors— to organize and manage international plastic credit markets. The collective efforts could be better spent […]

Chemical “Recycling” and Plastic-to-Fuel

Faced with increasing pressure from lawmakers and civil society to reduce plastic production and greater awareness of the limits of mechanical recycling, the petrochemical industry has been peddling chemical “recycling” and “plastic-to-fuel” as a primary solution to plastic pollution. However, after billions of dollars and decades of development, these approaches do not work as advertised. A […]

What is Reuse

Citizens, municipalities and businesses across Europe are calling for reusable packaging to be scaled up and for robust reuse systems to be put in place. Even though the concept of reuse is high on the public agenda, it is sometimes used interchangeably with other concepts such as recycling. So what is reuse? Find out more […]

TRASH IN AMERICA: Moving from destructive consumption towards a zero-waste system

The report examines America’s waste problem over the past three years, including the pandemic, and recommends 10 steps the United States should take to build a “zero waste” economy.

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Global Plastics Treaty: Working Towards Real Solutions (Notes from a Press Conference)

November 13, 2023 by Emma Priestland and Comms Hub

These are Emma's presentation notes from the Greenpeace press briefing, advocating for a transformative treaty, by rejecting false solutions, and promoting real solutions like reuse, refill, repair, among others.

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Vital Improvements to New Comprehensive Federal Legislation on Plastic Pollution

October 27, 2023 by Comms Hub and Brett Nadrich, US Communications Officer

The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023 builds upon earlier versions of the bill, incorporating proven state and local policy solutions that protect people from toxic chemicals, uphold environmental justice in frontline communities, and hold plastic polluters accountable.

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Plastic Pollution Facts

August 08, 2023 by Break Free From Plastic

Plastic pollution is a pressing environmental crisis that has reached alarming proportions. Our planet is grappling with the devastating consequences of plastic waste, which poses severe threats to wildlife, ecosystems, and human health. In this article, we delve into some crucial plastic pollution facts, shedding light on the gravity of the issue and the solutions we must pursue.

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With only half of the week spent on substantive discussion, treaty negotiations end with lackluster outcomes

June 03, 2023 by Comms Hub

Break Free From Plastic members commit to remaining vigilant throughout the process

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