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Microplastics found in human testicles

September 16, 2024 by Akif Görgülü, Chemicals & Plastics Policy Coordinator, Health Care Without Harm Europe

How plastic pollution is impacting reproductive health and generational well-being.READ MORE

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Study by European University blames Global South for plastic pollution, overlooks the role of plastic industry and waste trade

September 06, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

The study perpetuates misleading narratives and ignores the impacts of waste colonialism READ MORE

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

August 23, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

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

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In the spirit of the Olympics, it’s time for leading beverage companies and sport sponsors to come together and champion reusable packaging

August 04, 2024 by Dr. Dana Miller, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Oceana, a BFFP member

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games features a little-known beacon of hope for the planet.READ MORE

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

August 23, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

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

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Corporate Accountability, Member Stories

In the spirit of the Olympics, it’s time for leading beverage companies and sport sponsors to come together and champion reusable packaging

August 04, 2024 by Dr. Dana Miller, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Oceana, a BFFP member

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games features a little-known beacon of hope for the planet.

Corporate Accountability Member Stories

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EU endorses Bridge to Busan

August 02, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic

Last week, the European Union joined other countries in endorsing the Bridge to Busan Declaration, which supports the inclusion of provisions addressing the production of primary plastic polymers in the Global Plastics Treaty.

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#FalseSolutionsExposed: Sign up for learning sessions this July 2024

July 12, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic Asia Pacific

As groups and individuals around the world celebrate Plastic Free July by refusing single use plastics, join us in a series of learning sessions to learn more about some "solutions" to plastic pollution and what you can do to engage and participate in efforts to end plastic pollution.

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Study by European University blames Global South for plastic pollution, overlooks the role of plastic industry and waste trade

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In the spirit of the Olympics, it’s time for leading beverage companies and sport sponsors to come together and champion reusable packaging

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

In the spirit of the Olympics, it’s time for leading beverage companies and sport sponsors to come together and champion reusable packaging

EU endorses Bridge to Busan

#FalseSolutionsExposed: Sign up for learning sessions this July 2024