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THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT ENVISIONING A FUTURE FREE FROM PLASTIC POLLUTION.


SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN 2016, MORE THAN 13,000 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL
SUPPORTERS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD HAVE JOINED THE #BREAKFREEFROMPLASTIC MOVEMENT
TO DEMAND MASSIVE REDUCTIONS IN SINGLE-USE PLASTICS AND TO PUSH FOR LASTING
SOLUTIONS TO THE PLASTIC POLLUTION CRISIS.


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By Comms Hub

Petrochemical Interests Jeopardize Plastics Treaty Negotiations

Despite a strong call by civil society, countries could not reach consensus on
the intersessional work for next round of negotiations

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November 20, 2023


Brand Audit Report
Plastics and EU

The next European Union Elections are scheduled to take place between 6 and 9
June 2024. EU citizens will turn to the ballot boxes to decide which Members of
the European Parliament (MEP’s) will represent and advocate for the concerns of
constituents at the EU level.

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Brand Audit Report
BFFP Youth Summit 2024

Join us for the BFFP Youth Summit, a 2-day virtual event to learn more about
plastic pollution and meet other youth leaders that are working to end the
plastic pollution crisis!

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Brand Audit Report
The Brand Audit 2023
Report


Holding the World’s Worst Plastic Polluters Accountable Annually Since 2018

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Smoke and Mirrors
Smoke and Mirrors

Building on research published by SourceMaterial and Bloomberg with original
research by Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) and the Global Alliance for
Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), this report uncovers serious flaws in plastic
offsets, credits and plastic neutrality.

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Toxic Tours
Toxic Tours

Join the communities on the frontlines from petrochemical build outs upstream to
landfills and incinerators downstream. See firsthand how plastic devastates
natural ecosystems, and destroys people’s health, livelihoods, and peace of
mind.

We need to STOP plastic production at the source and STOP all extractive
activities.

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Greenwashing - Press
New Resource for Journalists

The media plays a crucial role in society, especially in battling the spread of
misinformation and false claims. This guide shows how you can identify
misinformation about plastic pollution, and shares solutions-oriented tips to
make your reporting and storytelling on plastic pollution both truthful and
impactful.

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Bring systemic change through a holistic approach tackling plastic pollution
across the whole plastics value chain, focusing on prevention rather than cure,
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COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSES REVISED WASTE SHIPMENT REGULATION - INCLUDING FULL
NON-OECD PLASTIC WASTE BAN

April 01, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic
The Rethink Plastic alliance and Break Free From Plastic welcome the Parliament
and Council’s decision to endorse the revised text negotiated at Trilogue, which
includes increased obligations and standards with regards to the shipment of EU
plastic waste. 
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PolicyPress Release
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Member Stories, Corporate Accountability

EMERGING BUSINESS MODELS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE PLASTIC POLLUTION IN DELIVERY AND
TAKEAWAY SERVICES

March 26, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic
The 2024 E-Commerce Sustainable Packaging Development Forum Convenes
Successfully
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Member StoriesCorporate Accountability
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Policy, News

#BREAKFREEFROMPLASTIC MEMBERS RESPOND TO UNEA 6 MEETING

March 02, 2024 by Comms Hub
Today concluded the sixth UN Environment Assembly (UNEA 6), bringing
representatives from 193 countries to Nairobi, Kenya, to consider proposals for
“Effective, inclusive and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate
change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.”
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PolicyNews
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Member Stories, Policy

IGNITING A REUSE REVOLUTION IN CHINA’S WAR AGAINST PLASTIC WASTE

March 01, 2024 by Danning Lu
China has rapidly moved to address escalating food and beverage packaging waste,
including the 2018 ban on importing plastic recyclables, the implementation of
extensive urban waste sorting pilots, and the 2022 prohibition of
non-biodegradable single-use plastics. But China’s plastic mountains are still
growing.
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Member Stories, Corporate Accountability

EMERGING BUSINESS MODELS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE PLASTIC POLLUTION IN DELIVERY AND
TAKEAWAY SERVICES

March 26, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic
The 2024 E-Commerce Sustainable Packaging Development Forum Convenes
Successfully
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Member StoriesCorporate Accountability
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Member Stories, Policy

IGNITING A REUSE REVOLUTION IN CHINA’S WAR AGAINST PLASTIC WASTE

March 01, 2024 by Danning Lu
China has rapidly moved to address escalating food and beverage packaging waste,
including the 2018 ban on importing plastic recyclables, the implementation of
extensive urban waste sorting pilots, and the 2022 prohibition of
non-biodegradable single-use plastics. But China’s plastic mountains are still
growing.
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Member StoriesPolicy
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Waste Imports, Member Stories

IN-FOCUS: THE DIRECTION OF IMPORTED PLASTIC WASTE, A DOCUMENTARY FROM VIETNAM

February 19, 2024 by Comms Hub and Devayani Khare
This blog delves into the intricate layers of Vietnam's burgeoning plastic
production and its consequential reliance on imported plastic waste. It aims to
shed light on the complexities of the plastic waste trade, not just in Vietnam
but in other waste-recipient countries in Southeast Asia as well.
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Waste ImportsMember Stories
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Waste Imports, Member Stories

FIGHTING WASTE COLONIALISM: ASIAN ORGANISATIONS RESPOND TO EU’S NEW WASTE TRADE
REGULATIONS

January 30, 2024 by Devayani Khare
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Policy, News

#BREAKFREEFROMPLASTIC MEMBERS RESPOND TO UNEA 6 MEETING

March 02, 2024 by Comms Hub
Today concluded the sixth UN Environment Assembly (UNEA 6), bringing
representatives from 193 countries to Nairobi, Kenya, to consider proposals for
“Effective, inclusive and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate
change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.”
Read More

PolicyNews
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Corporate Accountability, News

2023 GLOBAL BRAND AUDIT: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY IS ONCE AGAIN THE TOP GLOBAL
PLASTIC POLLUTER

February 07, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic
Break Free From Plastic Movement unveils 2023 Global Brand Audit results, with
The Coca-Cola Company once again claiming the title of top global plastic
polluter - meaning its products were found polluting the most countries with the
most waste
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Corporate AccountabilityNews
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Policy, Corporate Accountability, News, Plastics & Health

MEMBERS PUBLISH OPEN LETTER FOLLOWING PELLET SPILL IN NORTHERN SPAIN

January 17, 2024 by Bethany Spendlove Keeley, Europe Communications Officer
#BreakFreeFromPlastic members call on the European Parliament to adopt ambitious
EU legislation to prevent future pellet spills and set accountability standards
for all pellet handlers, following disastrous pellet spill in Northern Spain.
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PolicyCorporate AccountabilityNewsPlastics & Health
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Real Solutions, News

2023 PLASTIC SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE

December 13, 2023 by Break Free From Plastic
On November 22, 2023, the 5th Plastic Solutions Conference, organized by the
Guangdong Circular Economy and Resource Utilization Association and Plastic Free
China, was successfully held with the support of the Yunnan Cross-Border
E-commerce Association, Guangdong Green Development Alliance for Express
Packaging Industry, and the Hangzhou E-commerce Association.
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Real SolutionsNews
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Policy, Press Release

COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSES REVISED WASTE SHIPMENT REGULATION - INCLUDING FULL
NON-OECD PLASTIC WASTE BAN

April 01, 2024 by Break Free From Plastic
The Rethink Plastic alliance and Break Free From Plastic welcome the Parliament
and Council’s decision to endorse the revised text negotiated at Trilogue, which
includes increased obligations and standards with regards to the shipment of EU
plastic waste. 
Read More

PolicyPress Release
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Press Release, Petrochemicals & Climate

ENNORE-MANALI OIL SPILL: URGENT CALL FOR STRINGENT REGULATIONS AND
ACCOUNTABILITY IN INDIA'S PETROCHEMICAL LANDSCAPE

February 15, 2024 by Devayani Khare
The Ennore-Manali incident underscores not only immediate environmental harm but
also serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive issue of plastic pollution,
with petrochemical industries as key contributors.
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Press ReleasePetrochemicals & Climate
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Press Release, Real Solutions

REUSE TOUR AND CONFERENCE IN JAKARTA INITIATES ASIA REUSE CONSORTIUM

February 14, 2024 by Dietplastik Indonesia
Coinciding with the momentum of the International Zero Waste Month, Dietplastik
Indonesia and GAIA Asia Pacific held a Reuse Tour and Conference with the theme
"Reuse Now, Brighter Future Yes!"
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Press ReleaseReal Solutions
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Press Release, Policy, Real Solutions

THE 10TH CHINA ZERO WASTE FORUM

January 09, 2024 by China Zero Waste Alliance
On December 15th, the 10th China Zero Waste Forum convened in Beijing under the
theme "Long-Term Mechanisms for Waste Management and Public Participation Under
Dual Carbon Goals."
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Policy

PLASTICS AND EU

The next European Union Elections are scheduled to take place between 6 and 9
June 2024. EU citizens will turn to the ballot boxes to decide which Members of
the European Parliament (MEP’s) will represent and advocate for the concerns of
constituents at the EU level.
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Youth

YOUTH SUMMIT 2024

Join us for the BFFP Youth Summit, a 2-day virtual event to learn more about
plastic pollution and meet other youth leaders that are working to end the
plastic pollution crisis!
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Corporate Accountability

SMOKE AND MIRRORS

Building on research published by SourceMaterial and Bloomberg with original
research by BFFP and GAIA, this report uncovers serious flaws in plastic
offsets, credits and plastic neutrality.
Read More


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