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Historic progress made at UNEA 5.2 to end plastic pollution

After a week of negotiations in Nairobi, Kenya, the mandate titled “End plastic pollution: Towards an international legally binding instrument” was officially adopted on 2nd March at the closing of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2).

The work and dedication of #breakfreefromplastic movement members led to this moment and we have reason to celebrate. This resolution provides a solid foundation for an international and legally binding treaty to be developed which will consider the full life-cycle of plastics, ensuring that plastic pollution is now treated as more than just a marine pollution issue.

The work is far from over: the treaty itself will now move to the drafting stage for the next two years and #breakfreefromplastic will be following its progress closely to ensure the final treaty will truly stop plastic pollution.

Image: CALPIRG students rally outside of the Capitol with staff from CALPIRG's citizen office and Environment California.

California Students Urge Government Officials to “Break Up With Plastic”

On Valentine’s Day, CALPIRG students asked legislators outside the State Capitol in Sacramento, California, to “break up with plastic” by passing AB2026 — the state bill that would ban single-use plastic packaging in e-commerce, such as Amazon.

More recently, 100 student leaders from across the United States met with more than 50 congressional offices to lobby for a range of environmental issues, including the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act. Let’s celebrate their leadership!

Spread the word!

People Over Plastic podcast - new episode

Image: LG Polymers Plant at Vizag | Aakashwani, Twitter

Two-Part Publication on India's Plastic Industry

BFFP member Center for Financial Accountability (CFA) published a two-part series on plastic production in India. "Making Plastics in India: Trends in the industry" provides a picture of plastic production and consumption in India.

CFA's latest article, "Finance, Plastics & Land: What are Plastic Parks? Inside the Assam Plastic Park," presents an overview of Plastic Parks and India's cluster development approach to plastic production.

Digital poster - Klimatotohan with BFFP members in the Philippines

Image: Conflict and Environment Observatory, 2022

#breakfreefromplastic members call upon UN and Member States to Act on Ukraine

Environmental NGOs from around the world, including #breakfreefromplastic members, have released a statement of solidarity to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine, whilst demanding that UN and Member States support stronger norms on the protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts.

This call highlights the need to push forward mechanisms to support clean-up and restoration of environments damaged by war and conflict.

Read the statement

Meeting with European Commission, supporting #WeChooseReuse Campaign

Image: THE WHY Foundation, 2022

Host A Screenings of the Documentary “WHY PLASTIC?”

After three years of researching, following the money, and talking to the leading experts in the field, THE WHY Foundation is ready to present three cutting-edge documentary films.

The films dig deep into what happens to our plastic trash and investigate industry pledges, unveiling the local and global effects our plastic use has on the environment – and on our health.

Apply here!

Ecoview Podcast - Strengthening Waste Picker Organising in Africa

Youth activists in Brazil demand a Plastics Treaty

Brazil is one of the largest plastic generators in the world, with one of the lowest recycling rates. As UNEA and the pre-negotiations were underway, Circula CT and youth activists in Brazil called upon the Brazilian government to support a global plastics treaty.

Watch their video and support their call for a global plastics treaty that puts Brazil's needs on the agenda.

Watch here

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