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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.
We believe in a world where the land, sky, oceans, and water are home to an abundance of life, not an abundance of plastic, and where the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat is free of toxic by-products of plastic pollution. Our movement needs to be ambitious, smart, and flexible in order to rise to opportunities for change and make this vision a reality. Your passion, collective intelligence, and participation will make that possible.
Greenpeace International activists have boarded a tanker that is set to load toxic plastic chemicals from South Korea’s Hyundai Daesan Refinery complex.
Created by artist Dan Acher in collaboration with Greenpeace East Asia Seoul, the We Are Watching flag features faces of diverse supporters and public figures.
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.
The plastics and climate crises are intertwined and will only be solved together. Two international summits can be a part of the fight.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
From demanding world leaders ratify the Global Ocean Treaty, to supporting coastal communities to protect their homes and livelihoods, there are many ways you can take action for the ocean today.
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