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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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Watch 'Straws' Film for Free

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Watch 'Straws' Film for Free

Oct. 30 - ‘Straws’ film is now available for home viewing! Gather your family & friends and share “one of the 5 documentaries to make you rethink single-use plastic.”

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The Last Plastic Straw Awards Alameda, CA for Going Plastic Straw Free

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The Last Plastic Straw Awards Alameda, CA for Going Plastic Straw Free

The Last Plastic Straw presented the City of Alameda, California, with a certificate on May 30 to recognize their efforts eliminating plastic straws.

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European Commission steps forward to cut single-use plastics; what will the U.S. do?

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European Commission steps forward to cut single-use plastics; what will the U.S. do?

On Monday, the European Commission proposed new EU-wide rules to target the 10 single-use plastic products most often found on Europe's beaches and seas, including plastic cutlery, straws, and cotton buds. 

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'ReThink Plastic' Reduced Exposures to Harmful Chemicals in Plastic which Mimic Estrogen

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'ReThink Plastic' Reduced Exposures to Harmful Chemicals in Plastic which Mimic Estrogen

'ReThink Plastic' Reduced Participants' Exposure to Chemicals from Plastic

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Strawless Ocean Collaborative Challenges Public to #StopSucking Plastic

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Strawless Ocean Collaborative Challenges Public to #StopSucking Plastic

Plastic Pollution Coalition and The Last Plastic Straw have joined a new collaborative called Strawless Ocean that aims to raise awareness about plastic straws and ocean plastic pollution in a social media challenge.