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    Merchants of Myth: new report exposes plastic recycling as costly failure

    A new report from Greenpeace USA reveals plastic recycling has largely failed after decades of being touted by corporations as a solution to the pollution crisis.

    Tanya Brooks
    December 3, 2025
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    Greenpeace USA slams PepsiCo for ditching reuse target 

    We clearly can’t trust corporations like PepsiCo to do what’s best for people and the planet, and this exemplifies why voluntary commitments by corporations have never been enough. We need a strong and binding Global Plastics Treaty that caps plastic production and ends single-use plastics.

    Tanya Brooks
    May 22, 2025
  • Plastics
    Democracy Oceans Plastics & Health

    Trump vs. Plastic Pollution

    In his first month back in the Oval Office, Trump made moves that sent shockwaves in the world of plastic pollution. First, there was the announcement of a 25% tariff…

    Sybil Bullock
    March 25, 2025
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    Trump’s unnecessary stand on plastic straws ignores American Health Crisis

    Donald Trump’s Executive Order on plastic straws is a distraction from his administration's efforts to prevent the EPA, the FDA and the NIH from protecting Americans from microplastics and dangerous chemicals.

    Tanya Brooks
    February 10, 2025
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    Greenpeace USA slams Coca-Cola’s abandoned environmental promises

    Coke’s abandonment of its reuse commitment is a disaster for the planet.

    Tanya Brooks
    December 9, 2024
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    Dove Plastics & Health Toxics Global Plastics Treaty

    Watch Toxic Influence, the new short film exposing the dark side of Dove

     Help spread the word As Dove prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their “Real Beauty” campaign, Greenpeace UK’s new short film strips away Dove’s clean image to reveal…

    Jeffrey Harris
    September 16, 2024
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    Plastics & Health

    Let’s Get Real: The True Cost of Plastic

    Once again, the plastics industry is at it, spewing lies to protect its profits while our health, our communities, and the planet suffer. Industry leaders recently sent a letter to…

    Nick Smith
    April 17, 2024
  • Myth of Recycling
    Plastics Plastics & Health

    Coke vs. Pepsi – Who will lead us into the refill & reuse future?

    Coke or Pepsi? Many soda drinkers around the world where both options are available have strong loyalties to one or the other and the rivalry between the two beverage companies…

    Tegan Gregory
    April 29, 2022
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    Health experts highlight need for reusable PPE

    Quotes from global health experts on the mounting concerns around disposable, single-use PPE and how it will impact our long-term health and the environment.

    Greenpeace USA
    July 28, 2020
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    SC Johnson latest company to ditch pro-plastics lobbying group

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    Perry Wheeler
    September 24, 2019
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