We think this Global Plastics Treaty can potentially be one of the most significant environmental agreements in history. Will you help support it? Sign the petition: action.storyofstuff.org/sign/strong-in… #BreakFreeFromPlastic @BrkFreePlastic

A day before UN member-states and experts gather in Bangkok to discuss a global #PlasticsTreaty, environmental groups demand robust criteria to eliminate polluting plastic products and toxic chemicals used in their production. Read👇 breakfreefromplastic.org/2024/08/23/gro… #BreakFreeFromPlastic

"...study indicates that tiny particles of polystyrene can promote the clumping of a protein involved in Parkinson’s."—Parkinson's Foundation #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic ow.ly/c9Ij50T6zbA

🚨 A plume of black smoke fills Houston skies after a thunderstorm & power outage at TPC Group #petrochemical plant. With extreme weather & power outages on the rise, chemical plants need safety protocols that don’t sacrifice communities.

Update: 3hrs later TPC still emitting black smoke, view from Fenceline Watch office. Facility produces petrochemicals to make plastics &synthetics. Chemicals onsite include cancer-causing 1,3butadine &endocrine disrupting methyl tert-butyl ether #EnvironmentalJustice

Happening Now: Flaring from Shell Deer Park visible from north Houston,downtown&East End. Shell blames steam reliability issue. Flaring expected for DAYS. Smell of rotten eggs March facility flared for 7 days straight Facility major violator of Clean Air Act #EnvironmentalJustice

Shell Deer Park Chemicals is a massive petrochemical and fossil fuel operation along the Houston Ship Channel. Nearby communities, including EJ communities, have repeatedly called for tighter regulatory enforcement.

Day 2 of flaring at the Shell Deer Park facility, update from community adjacent to Shell plant #EnvironmentalJustice #Shell

We need legally binding, time-bound, and ambitious targets to cap and dramatically reduce virgin plastic production. Sign the #PlasticsTreaty petition to demand world leaders to protect future generations. 👉 bit.ly/PlasticsTreaty… #BreakFreeFromPlastic #plasticpollution

🌍 What Europe do we want? The choice is clear for us: a zero waste Europe! As Europe enters a new political cycle, we hope European Parliament and European Commission help move us closer to a zero waste future. 📽️ Watch the video and help us spread the word: youtu.be/XXvylvd3dV8?si…

"When we shift to refill and reuse systems, we are not just cutting down on plastic waste—we are building a future where people and the planet thrive together." Read more via Esquire Philippines 👇 esquiremag.ph/politics/news/…

Our new report finds that incinerating waste, especially #plastics, pollutes the air and produces high amounts of highly #toxic ash, concluding that alternatives to incineration should be implemented globally. Read more and download the report: ipen.org/documents/wast…

D.C. appeals court holds that environmental nonprofit can challenge beverage giant’s sustainability claims. 💥 #CocaCola #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic bit.ly/3ZedXQ6

India's Huge Thrust on Petrochemicals Belies its Tall Talk on Sustainable Energy This article looks at the expanding footprint of public sector oil and gas companies in India, and how it belies talks advocating the end of use-and-throw economy. m.thewire.in/article/energy…