A Single Goal - to ignite and inspire the world to Turn Off the Plastic Tap.
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The Health Scientists’ Global Plastics Treaty is our generation’s Magna Carta.
Yesterday, experts gathered to demand US action to protect human health from plastic: loom.ly/dmo16YA
@Sea_Legacy @cmittermeirer @jmuncke @leotrasande @project_descend @cmuffett1
Another #SachetTheSachet win!
Northern Ireland has joined the EU in banning sachets. When will the rest of the UK catch up?
telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…
“Change is coming – and it will be spurred on by the emergence of legislative pressures.”
In her latest interview, our co-founder, Frederikke Magnussen, shared her insights on solving the plastic crisis and, in turn, conserving the ocean.
boatinternational.com/luxury…
Scientists have unearthed evidence of microplastic contamination within archaeological remains.
Whether it’s affecting our environment, health or history, the scientific evidence points to the ticking toxic bomb of plastic that demands urgent attention.
york.ac.uk/news-and-events/n…
The PlastChem report has just landed.
This comprehensive report explores the realm of plastic chemicals, outlining the current scientific landscape and providing evidence-based policy recommendations.
Read the full report here: zenodo.org/records/10701706
“Imagine a system where nothing is reaching the bin and where it is hyper convenient for the consumer. Now imagine this at scale."
@siansutherland took the stage at the #OceanSummit to share insights on revolutionising packaging systems with Reposit.
Plastic is a ticking time bomb for our health.
A new study reveals that over half of arterial disease patients’ blood vessels are contaminated with microplastics, increasing their likelihood of stroke, heart attack, or premature death.
theguardian.com/environment/…
Last month’s plastic news round-up. 👇
Check out our views on the top stories from February as we forge a post-plastic future.
#plasticnews #turnofftheplastictap #plasticpollution
2️⃣ Report makes case for legal action over “fraud of plastic recycling”: loom.ly/brRQrS4
Some great news – ketchup sachets and plastic wrapping on fruit and vegetables may be banned under new EU deal.
Now we call on the UK Government to replicate this move in Britain.
Read the story below.
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-…
The carbon footprint of plastic is 30% higher than we thought.
With influence from the fossil fuel industry blocking the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, we must prioritise solutions grounded in science, rather than succumb to a fossil-fuelled treaty.
renewable-carbon.eu/news/pro…
Californians have thrown away more plastic bags, by weight, than when first banned in 2014.
With the plastic bags only ever used for a matter of minutes, ‘Bag for Life’ is a misnomer and must be banned from our checkouts altogether.
nytimes.com/2024/02/15/clima…
Assumptions rarely hold true, especially when it comes to recycling practices.
“100% recycled” labels may not be entirely accurate under a new European Commission proposal for calculating recycled content.
politico.eu/article/european…
The plastic industry has been caught red-handed. 🚨
A report by the @climatecosts has revealed that for over 30 years, plastics companies knew that recycling wasn’t a viable solution for managing plastic waste.
theguardian.com/us-news/2024…
It’s about time - New York City is on the verge of banning laundry detergent pods that contain plastic.
The ‘Pods are Plastic Bill’ will restrict homecare products containing polyvinyl alcohol, also known as PVA or PVOH, by 2026.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
New report finds plastic is costing the US $250 billion a year in healthcare costs.
This study is just another example of why plastic is no longer worth the risk to our health, or the economy.
Read more here: thehill.com/policy/equilibri…
New study finds microplastics in soil have risen sharply in the past 50 years, thanks to fertilisers.
Let’s connect the dots: from soil to our food, microplastics end up in our bodies.
newscientist.com/article/241…
