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Greenpeace, WWF, Break Free from Plastic deliver almost 3 million signatures demanding strong Global Plastics Treaty
A petition signed by almost three million people from over 182 countries calling for a historic, legally binding, Global Plastics Treaty has been delivered to government delegates ahead of the most pivotal negotiation.
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The solutions to the climate and plastic crisis are connected
The plastics and climate crises are intertwined and will only be solved together. Two international summits can be a part of the fight.
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Sachet away: 4 drag artists vs plastic
While drag artists may sometimes use plastic as part of their costumes and performances, they are becoming increasingly vocal about the plastic industry’s intrusion into our lives – and bodies!
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What do bath bombs, ice cream, and reusable coffee cups have in common?
Most people love them? That’s one way to look at it, but believe it or not, bath bombs, ice cream, and reusable coffee cups have an important role to play this coming November, and it could make a big difference in the future of our planet.
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Champions of Change: Business leaders call for production cuts in Global Plastics Treaty
Over 350 businesses globally have signed an open letter urging governments to adopt an ambitious agreement that will cut plastic production and phase out single-use plastic.
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World leaders: Actors, activists and athletes around the world are asking you to cut plastic production
Bette Midler, Lupita Nyong’o join other actors, activists and athletes to address world leaders ahead of the final round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations.
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Bette Midler, Lupita Nyong’o join other actors, activists and athletes asking world leaders to cut plastic production
Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly opening in New York, Tony and Grammy winner Bette Midler and Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o joined forces with other actors, athletes and activists to call on world leaders to support an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty, committing to drastically reduce plastic production and end single-use plastic.
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What does the plastics crisis have to do with desertification?
While desertification is attributed to activities like deforestation, overgrazing, and climate change, the current global plastics crisis is one of the disguised significant contributors.
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Ottawa plastic talks end in weak compromise
People are being harmed by plastic production every day, but states are listening more closely to petrochemical lobbyists than health scientists.