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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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Report Highlights Reusable Models that Instill Confidence During the Pandemic

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Report Highlights Reusable Models that Instill Confidence During the Pandemic

Aug. 25 - Greenpeace USA released a report today highlighting reuse and refill models around the globe that have continued or can be used during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Oceanic Global Releases COVID-19 Reopening Sustainability Guidelines

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Oceanic Global Releases COVID-19 Reopening Sustainability Guidelines

July 9 - Oceanic Global collaborated with hospitality industry leaders, public health experts, policy-makers, and nonprofits to develop COVID-19 reopening sustainability guidelines for businesses in the hospitality industry.

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10 Tips for Returning to Work — Without Drowning in Single-Use Plastic

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10 Tips for Returning to Work — Without Drowning in Single-Use Plastic

July 7 - With single-use plastics increasing 250-300% during COVID, we are adamant that we must solve this packaging problem on a large scale.

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Real Solutions to Plastic Pollution

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Real Solutions to Plastic Pollution

Sept. 27 - News media has finally caught on that we have a plastic pollution crisis, but most of the reporting is still following the agenda pushed by the industry that creates the problem.  

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Six Times More Plastic Waste is Burned in U.S. than is Recycled

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Six Times More Plastic Waste is Burned in U.S. than is Recycled

April 30 -  The relentless focus on the future path for recycling plastic packaging flies in the face of the hard facts: post-consumer plastic recycling in the U.S. is generally economically impractical.

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Tyranny of the Minority Slows International Progress on Addressing Plastic Pollution

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Tyranny of the Minority Slows International Progress on Addressing Plastic Pollution

Mar. 15 - At the 4th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, member states failed to meet expectations to confront the ever-growing plastic-pollution crisis threatening our waterways, ecosystems, and health.

 

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Berkeley, CA Passes Groundbreaking Policy to Reduce Single-Use Foodware

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Berkeley, CA Passes Groundbreaking Policy to Reduce Single-Use Foodware

Jan. 24 - In a groundbreaking show of support for the planet and future generations, the Berkeley, CA City Council unanimously passed an ordinance focused on reducing waste.

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Industry Group Pledges $1B to Stop Plastic Pollution But Fails to Address Single-Use Plastic Production

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Industry Group Pledges $1B to Stop Plastic Pollution But Fails to Address Single-Use Plastic Production

Jan. 15 - The Alliance has pledged to commit $1 billion dollars toward plastic recycling and cleanup efforts, but fails to address the industry’s massive scale up of plastic production.

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Global Fast Food Survey Ranks Companies on Single-Use Plastic

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Global Fast Food Survey Ranks Companies on Single-Use Plastic

Nov. 28 - Survey is the first of its kind to rank global fast food companies on the ‘takeaway trifecta’ of plastic straws, plastic bags, and foam cups and containers

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Musicians Stevie Van Zandt and Jackson Browne Call for Marriott International Boycott

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Musicians Stevie Van Zandt and Jackson Browne Call for Marriott International Boycott

Nov. 21, 2018 - Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Stevie Van Zandt and Jackson Browne are calling for a boycott of all Marriott International-owned hotels in response to their policy of using plastic containers for room service.

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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.