Dove is an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026, spending millions to sell itself as a brand that cares about men.
Its plastic packaging tells a different story.
Plastic in the package, really?
- Sperm counts have dropped by nearly 62% since the 1974 World Cup. Doctors are sounding alarms that chemicals found in plastics could be a cause.
- Studies show microplastics may be showing up in penile tissue and semen.
Why it matters
Dove and its parent company Unilever, put more than 698,000 tonnes of plastic into the market every year. Plastic pollution is making its way into men’s bodies.
Dove knows healthier, plastic-free, reusable options exist. It continues to choose single-use plastic anyway. Plastic packaging isn’t a necessity. It’s Dove’s choice.
The World Cup is being played this summer in our own backyard, and the spotlight on Dove has never been brighter. If enough of us speak up now, together we can make Dove kick plastic out for good.
Help us make some noise! Share our post on Instagram or LinkedIn. #Plastics
