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Why we need a strong Global Plastics Treaty
Our world is being destroyed by throwaway plastic. Plastic pollution has flooded our planet, harming people’s health, accelerating social injustice, destroying biodiversity and fueling the climate crisis.
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A gentle reminder to ‘invest in our planet’
Every April, the world celebrates Earth Day with great enthusiasm. It has become such a huge event that even companies have latched on to promote and flex their sustainability efforts.…
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Industry lobbying influence a major brake on Government action
In the wake of revelations that Chris Hipkins' chief of staff, Andrew Kirton, lobbied against the Container Return Scheme on behalf of the liquor industry shortly before the scheme was scrapped by the Prime Minister, Greenpeace is calling for the scheme to be reintroduced immediately, and also warning that the problem goes much deeper.
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Global Recycling Day and the recycled greenwash
Today is global recycling day, but as most of you probably know already, recycling is a bit of a sham. Years ago when I found out that only 9% of…
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Scrapping Container Return Scheme a grave error
The Prime Minister yesterday announced that a slew of climate and environment policies will be binned or deferred, redirecting focus to cyclone recovery and cost of living issues but Greenpeace…
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Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) to discuss Global Plastics Treaty
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) for the Global Plastics Treaty is taking place in May of this year. This is the second session of negotiations towards establishing a Global Plastics Treaty.
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Plastic polluter Coca-Cola receives early Christmas message from Greenpeace
Greenpeace Aotearoa has sent Coca-Cola an early Christmas gift by brand jamming the plastic polluter’s products in Auckland.
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Tonnes of airborne microplastics another reason to support a global plastics treaty
Greenpeace Aotearoa is reaffirming its call on the government to support a strong global plastics treaty after research reveals 74 metric tonnes of microplastics is dispersed onto Auckland every year.
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Indigenous participation crucial in Global Plastics Treaty negotiations – Greenpeace
Greenpeace Aotearoa is calling on the government to advocate for the interests of people and climate in negotiations for a global treaty that will end plastic pollution after the first…
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Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee 1 – Unpacking the Global Plastics treaty
In early March, global leaders and delegates from over 175 nations madehistory in Nairobi when United Nations member states and governments with the support of stakeholders adopted a resolution officially opening…