The Ugly Truth about “Chemical Recycling”, first Zero Waste Island in the Philippines, and a PPE Campaign by BFFP Europe Members

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Subject: The Ugly Truth about “Chemical Recycling”, first Zero Waste Island in the Philippines, and a PPE Campaign by BFFP Europe Members

View Online | August 6, 2020

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Chemical recycling: the ugly truth

So-called “chemical recycling” is largely turning plastic into fuel that gets burned, which is bad for the climate and can impact our health. A new report by the Global Alliance Against Incinerators (GAIA) US/Canada exposes chemical recycling as an expensive, ineffective techno-fix while the petrochemical industry keeps polluting our air, water, and soil by continuing to produce new plastic.

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Why the Planet Needs Us to Care About Each Other

“I feel like the plastics movement can be more intersectional. There are conversations that need to happen within grassroots organizations, too – to talk about race, to talk about privilege. But also, to talk about potential outcomes if you don’t do anything.” - Yvette Arrellano with T.E.J.A.S.

#breakfreefromplastic changemakers Yvette Arellano and Lauren Moore (with UPSTREAM) have co-authored an inspiring new blog post about intersectionality and environmental justice values in the plastics space.

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Big Oil is funding U.S. Police Groups!

A new investigation “sheds a harsh light on the ways police violence and systemic racism intersect with the climate crisis,” according to Carroll Muffet, President of the Center of International Environmental Law. This important and timely article reveals how fossil fuel giants—including Chevron, Shell, Marathon Petroleum, Valero, and many more—are funding the police foundations that supply U.S. cops with surveillance resources and high-tech weaponry.

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Greeners Action encourage Hong Kong government to stem the tide of plastics during COVID-19

As Hong Kong’s cleaners deal with an explosion of plastic trash, #breakfreefromplastic changemaker Angus Ho Hon-wai of Greeners Action urges government action to reduce plastic waste.

In an interview with South China Morning Post, he said:“...virus prevention is important, but when the government comes up with a policy [like this], it should also encourage or educate people by telling them to bring their own containers."

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CONGRATS Siquijor Island!

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an island province in the Philippines continues to work towards becoming the country’s first zero waste island! With the help of #breakfreefromplastic member Mother Earth Foundation, the island Siquijor has further tightened its ordinances.

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#breakfreefromplastic’s Personal Protective Equipment Campaign

Break Free From Plastic safety instructions are simple steps, based on scientific recommendations, that everyone can take in order to protect people and the planet during COVID-19, by opting for reusable masks instead of single-use Personal Protective Equipment.

The #breakfreefromplastic Personal Protective Equipment Campaign was created by members in the European Plastics & Health Task Force.

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Current discussions on European Commission Guidelines could jeopardize EU single-use plastic bans!

Current discussions in Brussels, Belgium around the landmark Single-Use Plastic Directive, are not going well.

The most recent draft of the European Commission Guidelines could lead to wide exemptions and allow businesses to keep putting single-use plastic products on retailers’ shelves!

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Subject: The Ugly Truth about “Chemical Recycling”, first Zero Waste Island in the Philippines, and a PPE Campaign by BFFP Europe Members