{"id":70953,"date":"2024-11-01T10:01:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T09:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/international\/?p=70953"},"modified":"2026-02-26T22:36:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T21:36:57","slug":"sachet-away-4-drag-artists-vs-plastic-treaty-lgbtq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/international\/story\/70953\/sachet-away-4-drag-artists-vs-plastic-treaty-lgbtq\/","title":{"rendered":"Sachet away: 4 drag artists vs plastic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Luke Rudman (left) and Pattie Gonia (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Plastic is polluting every corner of the planet: studies suggest it has found its way to the deepest parts of our oceans, into the snow of the Antarctic<\/a>, and deep inside our bodies\u2019 essential organs<\/a>. While drag artists may sometimes use plastic as part of their costumes and performances, they are becoming increasingly vocal about the plastic industry\u2019s intrusion into our lives \u2013 and bodies! <\/p>\n\n

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the demand for plastics doubled in the last 20 years \u2013 and is expected to triple by 205<\/a>0<\/a>. More and more<\/a>, things we use everyday are being made out of plastic, and are of such poor quality that we become trapped in an endless cycle of having to dispose of and replace these deceptively \u201ccheap\u201d items, like fast-fashion<\/a>. Many communities, including the drag community, have been particularly impacted by the rising costs associated with sustainable alternatives<\/a> or non-plastic options.<\/p>\n\n

Drag artists have long been boisterous social justice advocates and allies. They are at the forefront of challenging social norms<\/a>, and are largely responsible for the visibility<\/a> that our community has today. Despite facing blockages to economic opportunities because of prejudice<\/a>, the drag community has historically been a safe haven for displaced queer people worldwide, promoting inclusivity and fostering a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n

Apart from the obvious impact plastic has on our environment and health, being a product of fossil fuels makes plastic a contributor to a worsening climate crisis<\/a> \u2013 which disproportionately impacts vulnerable communities like LGBTQIA2S+ people<\/a> due to social stigma and lack of access to resources to cope with climate impacts.<\/p>\n\n

It\u2019s clear that we need decision-makers to take drastic action at the next round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations to deliver a strong treaty that drastically cuts plastic production\u2026 It\u2019s time for plastic to \u201csachet away\u201d. Here are four drag artists standing against plastic, and other environmental abuse: <\/p>\n

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