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Take Action to Support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act

Take Action to Support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act

Mar. 25 - Today Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) reintroduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act.

California: Stop the Plastic Pandemic and Make Foodware Accessories Upon Request

California: Stop the Plastic Pandemic and Make Foodware Accessories Upon Request

Feb. 3 - Join Plastic Pollution Coalition in asking Governor Gavin Newsom to sign an emergency executive order to make foodware accessories upon request.

On National Cancer Prevention Day, Learn Cross-Sector Strategies for Cancer Prevention

On National Cancer Prevention Day, Learn Cross-Sector Strategies for Cancer Prevention

Feb. 3 - While it’s true that fewer children are dying of cancer than in the past, the rate of children being diagnosed with cancer has actually increased by 34% since 1975.

New Survey Shows Broad Public Support for Reducing Plastic Pollution, Improving Recycling, and Holding Manufacturers Responsible

New Survey Shows Broad Public Support for Reducing Plastic Pollution, Improving Recycling, and Holding Manufacturers Responsible

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.

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

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

The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, and Nestlé Named Top Plastic Polluters for Third Year

The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, and Nestlé Named Top Plastic Polluters for Third Year

Dec. 2 - The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo and Nestlé are ranked as the world’s top plastic polluters for the 3rd consecutive year according to the new Break Free From Plastic report.

Stunning Film ‘Sea Plastic’ Immerses Viewers in Virtual Experience of Plastic Pollution

Stunning Film ‘Sea Plastic’ Immerses Viewers in Virtual Experience of Plastic Pollution

Oct. 8 - Filmmakers The Jetlagged have teamed up with global alliance Plastic Pollution Coalition to release “Sea Plastic,” a beautiful and powerful virtual reality film illustrating the plastic pollution crisis.

Udall Introduces Legislation to Prevent Corporations from Dumping Plastic Pellets Into Oceans and Waterways

Udall Introduces Legislation to Prevent Corporations from Dumping Plastic Pellets Into Oceans and Waterways

Sept. 24 - Today in the U.S. Senator Tom Udall introduced the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act to prohibit the discharge and pollution of pre-production plastic pellets.

McDonald's Announces Industry-First Partnership with Zero-Waste Platform Loop to Pilot Reusable Packaging

McDonald's Announces Industry-First Partnership with Zero-Waste Platform Loop to Pilot Reusable Packaging

Sept. 9 - Beginning in 2021, McDonald's customers in select UK restaurants will be able to choose a reusable hot beverage cup which they can return to be safely cleaned and reused

California Initiative to Fight Plastic Pollution Submits Petitions to Qualify for Statewide Ballot

California Initiative to Fight Plastic Pollution Submits Petitions to Qualify for Statewide Ballot

Aug. 14 - Supporters of an initiative to reduce plastic waste submitted more than 870,000 voter signatures to qualify the Plastics Free California initiative for the ballot – significantly more than the 623,212 signatures required.

Pandemic Crisis, Systemic Decline: New Report Warns Oil, Gas and Plastic Industries are an Unfillable Sinkhole for Recovery Funds

Pandemic Crisis, Systemic Decline: New Report Warns Oil, Gas and Plastic Industries are an Unfillable Sinkhole for Recovery Funds

April 20 - A new report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) warns that meeting the industry’s demands would waste vital and limited resources on a failing sector.

No 'Away': Why is the U.S. Still Offshoring Plastic Waste Around the World?

No 'Away': Why is the U.S. Still Offshoring Plastic Waste Around the World?

April 7 - Over the past year, we have called for an end to the irresponsible method the U.S. handles its plastic waste. Now, a new report shows how much plastic pollution the U.S. continues to export, even as yet another reason to end export of post-consumer plastic waste has appeared: coronavirus COVID-19.