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Greenpeace activists ask retailers worldwide to stop selling throwaway plastics
Greenpeace activists have taken on retailers worldwide calling for an end to single-use plastics on store shelves.
Robin Flaharty • 4 min read -
Join Plastic-Free Mermaid for Global Refill Day on November 6!
The plan is simple: let’s all take a reusable container to a supermarket, cafe, or restaurant.
Kate Nelson • 3 min read -
Join Global Refill Day to stop plastic pollution on November 6!
To date, more than 5 million people around the world have joined us to tell companies to reduce their production of single-use plastic.
Jen Fela • 2 min read -
Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and PepsiCo named top plastic polluters for the second year in a row
Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and PepsiCo are the top 3 most identified companies in global brand audits for the second year in a row, according to a new report.
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The #ReuseRevolution is the answer to the plastics crisis
In response to a global environmental crisis, a growing movement is finding real and innovative solutions focused on reusing sustainable materials instead of throwaway plastics.
Graham Forbes • 2 min read -
Why Single Use is Not the Future Option
Plastic pollution is a global threat. And thanks to pressure from people all around the world, brands and retailers know they need to take responsibility for creating it.
Elvira Jiménez • 3 min read -
Greenpeace report exposes how multinationals are pretending to solve the plastic crisis
“Despite the increasing scientific understanding of the irreversible damage plastic can cause to our environment and communities, plastic production is projected to dramatically increase in the coming years."
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5 reasons McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC must speak up about the Amazon fires
The Amazon rainforest is on fire. But what does this have to do with McDonald’s, KFC and Burger King?
Reykia Fick • 2 min read -
Inspired to tackle plastic pollution? Try a brand audit!
Much of plastic polluting our communities comes clearly branded with a company name, which means we can hold these companies accountable.
Emma Priestland • 3 min read -
G7 Summit: climate pledges but no binding decisions to rapidly cut emissions
“We need more than words to tackle the climate emergency."