Global Plastics Treaty
With plastic pollution present in almost every corner of the planet, endangering the health of both humans and the environment as well as accelerating the climate crisis, now more than ever do we need to support a strong Global Plastics Treaty to solve this crisis.
The roadblocks
The Global Plastics Treaty talks, started in 2022, aim for a plastic-free future by 2024. Powerful industries lobby against strict regulations, and some nations hesitate to commit, making these goals hard to achieve. We must demand transparency, accountability, and ambitious targets to overcome these obstacles and push for a treaty that limits plastic production and use. Without strong rules, the treaty risks being ineffective.
What can be done
To ensure the Global Plastics Treaty delivers, we need collective action. Advocate for stronger policies, support marginalised communities affected by plastic pollution, and join the global movement against plastic. We need to tell world leaders to champion a strong Global Plastics Treaty during upcoming negotiations, so we can finally turn off the tap and end the age of plastic by limiting plastic production and use. Together, we can create a sustainable future.
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How you can help
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Join the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
Unite to cut single-use plastic. Call on the Malaysian government to lead for a robust Global Plastics Treaty. Together, we make a difference!
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It’s time to Ditch Dove
If Dove won’t ditch plastic, it’s time we Ditch Dove. Sign the pledge today pledge to ditch all Dove products.
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Volunteer
Volunteers are an essential and integral part of the Greenpeace family, the heart and soul of Greenpeace. Sign up as a Greenpeace Malaysia volunteer today
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Join Champions of Change to support an end to plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is everywhere, and the road to changing the systems that have contributed to the plastic crisis can seem long and arduous. Now more than ever we need champions to remind us that we can rethink the way we produce and consume.
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“Nice Declaration” for an ambitious plastics treaty
10 June 2025, Nice, France – Over 90 member states at the United Nations Ocean Conference today announced their support to the ministerial declaration “The Nice wake up call for…
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Survey: Policymakers concerned over health risks of plastics, see production cuts as solution
Of the many risks related to plastic pollution, policymakers involved in negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty express most concern about the human health risks associated with plastics.
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Beyond the Label: Debunking the biodegradable plastic myth
Greenpeace Thailand’s report ‘Beyond the Label’ critically examines the real-world performance of biodegradable and bio-based plastic packaging widely marketed as eco-friendly.
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Malaysia vs Plastic
Strategic actions and policy recommendations Greenpeace Malaysia sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES).
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People vs. Plastic: Global Support for a Strong Plastics Treaty
Discover findings of an extensive survey conducted across 19 countries, involving over 19,000 respondents, to gauge public opinion regarding the Global Plastics Treaty and related measures. The survey results shed light on the overwhelming support among the public for ambitious action to tackle plastic pollution and transition towards sustainable alternatives.
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Uncovered: Unilever’s Complicity in the Plastics Crisis and Its Power to Solve It
Greenpeace International investigates the reality behind these soundbites. We expose the blight of Unilever’s single-use sachets on low-income communities and the glaring gap that exists between what the company says it will do, and what it actually does. We conclude by urging Unilever to grasp the opportunity presented by the new UN Global Plastics Treaty…
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