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New Book ‘Count Down’ Highlights How Toxic ...

Feb. 23 - A new book published today from leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologist Shanna Swan, Ph.D. shows how chemicals in our modern environment are negatively impacting human sexuality and fertility.

New Book ‘Count Down’ Highlights How Toxic Chemicals in Plastic Harm Human Health & Fertility
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New Survey Shows Broad Public Support for ...

Jan. 27 - Voters in four states expressed widespread approval for passing legislation to reduce plastic pollution in our communities, on land and in our waters, and ensure that polluters pay for the impacts of their products.

New Survey Shows Broad Public Support for Reducing Plastic Pollution, Improving Recycling, and Holding Manufacturers Responsible
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Amazon’s Big Role in Ocean Plastic Pollution

Dec. 15 - Company Generated More Than 465 Million Pounds of Plastic Packaging Waste in 2019 According to New Report by Oceana

Amazon’s Big Role in Ocean Plastic Pollution
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2020 Thoughtful Giving Guide

Nov. 12 - Our 2020 Thoughtful Giving Guide features a number of Plastic Pollution Coalition business members that offer Earth-friendly gifts suited for just about anyone on your shopping list.

2020 Thoughtful Giving Guide
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Over 125 health experts defend safety of ...

June 22 - Over 125 health experts from 19 countries signed onto a statement today assuring retailers and consumers that reusables are safe during COVID-19, pushing back on claims by the plastic industry.

Over 125 health experts defend safety of reusables during COVID-19 pandemic

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550 Groups Ask Biden to Solve Plastic Pollution Crisis With Eight Executive Actions

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550 Groups Ask Biden to Solve Plastic Pollution Crisis With Eight Executive Actions

Dec. 8 - Presidential Plastics Action Plan Urges Incoming President to Stop New Plastic Production, Regulate Petrochemical Industry, Reduce Plastic Pollution

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TEDxPlasticPollutionCoalition Addresses Plastic Pollution, Climate, Justice & Health

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TEDxPlasticPollutionCoalition Addresses Plastic Pollution, Climate, Justice & Health

Oct. 16 - Plastic Pollution Coalition hosted TEDxPlasticPollutionCoalition, where speakers from across the globe addressed plastic pollution and its connection to climate, justice, health, and equity.

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Urge U.S. Congress to Stop Pro-Plastic Legislation

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Urge U.S. Congress to Stop Pro-Plastic Legislation

Nov. 20 - Plastic Pollution Coalition member Beyond Plastics is organization action to urge U.S. Congress to reject the pro-plastic Save Our Seas Act 2.0 (Senate Bill 1982).

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U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces the Zero Waste Act

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U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces the Zero Waste Act

July 30 - U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced the Zero Waste Act to invest in solutions that address the waste epidemic plaguing our country. These funds will go towards reducing landfills and incinerators that emit toxic pollution into our communities, especially in low income communities or communities of color.

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U.S. Plastic Recycling Rate Projected to Drop to 4.4% in 2018

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U.S. Plastic Recycling Rate Projected to Drop to 4.4% in 2018

Oct. 4 - The projected <5% U.S. plastic recycling rate in 2018 should be a wake-up call to the false promise that recycling is a credible solution to plastic pollution.