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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. READ MORE

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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

Press Release, Corporate Accountability, Policy, Waste Imports

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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Join BFFP Youth

November 22, 2022 by admin

Break Free From Plastic Youth is the movement of youth organizations and young leaders within BFFP that represents their generation’s increasing repudiation against single-use plastic. This movement of young people is led by the BFFP Youth Ambassadors, a group of leaders from all around the world who are working towards lasting solutions to the plastic […]

BFFP Youth Manifesto

November 22, 2022 by admin

This document was created during the Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) Youth Summit on April 10, 2022. It contains the demands, commitments, and plans of action of BFFP youth participants.

BFFP Youth Summit 2022

November 22, 2022 by admin

The Break Free From Plastic Youth Summit brings youth organizations together for a global virtual gathering this April 8-10, 2022. This summit will serve as a platform for youth to discuss revolutionary ideas, to learn about intersectional issues on plastic, and to band together to represent their generation’s stance in the fight against climate change […]

Brand Audit Social Media Toolkit 2021

November 22, 2022 by admin

JOIN US in holding the world’s top corporate plastic polluters accountable! For the past three years, the Break Free From Plastic movement has been taking “cleanups” to the next level by documenting the brands found on plastic waste collected. We have seen the same top plastic polluters every year. Let’s find out if anything has […]

Brand Audit Social Media Toolkit 2020

November 22, 2022 by admin

The highly anticipated “BRANDED Volume III: Demanding Corporate Accountability for Plastic Pollution” IS OUT. Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s #BrandAudit2020, which included 575 brand audit events from 55 countries across 6 continents!

Brand Audit Social Media Toolkit 2019

November 22, 2022 by admin

The highly anticipated “BRANDED Volume II: Identifying the World’s Top Corporate Plastic Polluters.” IS OUT. Congrats to everyone that participated in this year’s #BrandAudit2019 which spanned 484 cleanups from 50 countries and 6 continents!

Microplastics found in Arau River water sample in Indonesia

November 22, 2022 by admin

More and more studies reveal the prevalence of microplastics not only in the environment but also in human bodies. These micropollutants have invaded food chains, the air we breathe, and water bodies that are key to peoples’ livelihood and survival.

Pollution Act

November 22, 2022 by admin

The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 (BFFPPA) builds on successful statewide laws across the U.S. and outlines practical plastic reduction strategies to realize a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable future.

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Press Release, Corporate Accountability, Policy, Waste Imports

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

Press Release Corporate Accountability Policy Waste Imports

Policy, Featured, News, Press Release, Spotlight

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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