{"id":60727,"date":"2023-07-17T14:59:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T06:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/philippines\/?page_id=60727"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:59:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T02:59:02","slug":"plastic-free-future","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/philippines\/act\/plastic-free-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic-Free Future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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PLASTIC DESTROYS BIODIVERSITY<\/h2>

Plastic pollution is devastating our ecosystems, endangering marine life, and disrupting delicate ecological balance. Over 170 trillion plastic particles are choking the world\u2019s oceans. It’s time to take action and preserve the diversity of life on our planet.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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PLASTIC HARMS PEOPLE'S HEALTH<\/h2>

Plastic poses serious health risks to humans. From toxic chemicals leaching into food and water sources, to health hazards caused by plastic production and waste incineration, to microplastics in human bodies, we need to prioritize human well-being by reducing our reliance on harmful single-use plastics.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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PLASTIC WORSENS SOCIAL INJUSTICES<\/h2>

The plastic crisis disproportionately affects marginalized communities, including the disruption of livelihood of fisherfolk and low-income communities suffering from plastic-induced flooding. By addressing plastic pollution, we can work towards a more equitable society, ensuring that everyone has access to a safe and a sustainable environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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PLASTIC FUELS THE CLIMATE CRISIS<\/h2>

99% of plastics are made from fossil fuels and corporations keep making more. Moreover, the plastic life cycle\u2019s greenhouse gas emissions are making matters worse. Cutting production and ending single-use plastic is in line with the goal of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>