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JUNE 2020

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Dear John,

It’s almost PLASTIC FREE JULY! We are celebrating with the official
launch of our HEALTHY PREGNANCY GUIDE [7] in partnership with MADE SAFE and
with our new webinar GETTING READY FOR PLASTIC FREE JULY: LOCAL & GLOBAL
ACTIONS TO ADDRESS PLASTIC POLLUTION [8] with Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, the
Founder and Executive Director of PLASTIC FREE JULY.

Plus, read below for even more news and resources from our Coalition
members, and don’t forget, we want to hear from you! SUBMIT YOUR
ACTIVITIES FOR PLASTIC FREE JULY OR YOUR UPCOMING EVENTS USING THIS LINK.
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Julia Cohen, MPH
Managing Director
Plastic Pollution Coalition

TAKE ACTION

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End Single-Use Plastics in East Africa
Sign the petition created by Plastic Pollution Coalition member the
FlipFlopi Foundation. Add your name » [10]

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Stop Plastic Polluters
Sign the petition to stop corporate plastic polluters from exploiting the
COVID pandemic to continue polluting. Sign now » [11]
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How to Watch ‘The Story of Plastic’
Grassroots groups, educators, and passionate individuals can host a free,
virtual screening to share _The Story of Plastic_ with their community. Or,
individuals can join a virtual screening being organized in their region.
Learn more » [12]

COALITION NEWS

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_Here's a roundup of the latest news and updates from Coalition members. We
want to hear from you! __Please send us your updates._ [9]

GLOBAL

VIDEO: YOUTH AMBASSADORS SPEAK ON PLASTIC POLLUTION [14]
Watch these Plastic Pollution Coalition Youth Ambassadors speak on what
they do to stop plastic pollution in their communities. Watch now. [14]

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REGISTER: 3RD ANNUAL OCEAN HEROES BOOTCAMP [15]
Ocean Heroes Bootcamp is a global gathering of youth activists committed
to working for a healthy ocean, and this year is virtual June 26 to July 1!
Learn more and register. [15]

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Watch the Youth Movement Webinar
“Plastic and Climate Change Collide: Youth Movement Responds” was a
great success, featuring Hannah4Change, Lilly’s Plastic Pickup, Student
PIRGs, and Surfrider Foundation. Check out the webinar recording. [16]

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Check Out the SHiFT Platform
Although the all-women voyage eXXpedition has been postponed to 2021,
Jackie Nuñez, Founder of The Last Plastic Straw and Program Manager at
Plastic Pollution Coalition, is participating in eXXpedition's "Year of
Virtual Impact." Join the eXXpedition community on the SHiFT platform, an
online resource portal designed to help people find their role in solving
the world’s most pressing issues. Check out the SHiFT platform. [17]

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Watch: Highlights from the Blue Water Summit 2020
Watch highlights from PPC’s Dianna Cohen and Jackie Nunez, plus Youth
Ambassadors and Coalition members including Wallace J Nichols, Kristal
Ambrose, Fabien Cousteau, Danni Washington, Heather White, Kate Nelson,
Hannah Testa, and more. Watch now. [18]

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EARTH GUARDIANS: HOW DIVESTMENT HELPS BLACK COMMUNITIES [19]
Read the blog and learn how you can take the #DivestChallenge. [19]

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PLAN Launches Plastic Free July Action Camp Syllabus 2020
Join PLAN for an intensive digital month-long engagement about plastic
from July 13 through August 6. Equip yourself to jump into the new school
year with information and tools to take action at the campus level. Apply
now. [20]

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AFRICA

WEBINAR: COVID-19 AND WASTE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES [21]
Join this informative webinar on COVID-19 Waste Management Challenges on
June 25, presented by Ms. Cecilia Njenga, Head of UN Environment Office in
South Africa. Learn more or RSVP. [21]

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ASIA

LEARN: THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARDS [22]
Bharati Chaturvedi of Plastic Pollution Coalition member Chintan India
writes that the Pollution Control Boards should be ranked, with
modifications. Read more. [22]

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Learn: Hong Kong’s Plastic Recyclers
A shrinking market has Hong Kong’s plastic recyclers struggling to stay
afloat — and buildings simply send contents of recycling bins straight to
the landfill. Read more. [23]

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EUROPE

SICK OF PLASTIC IRELAND LAUNCHES POSTCARD CAMPAIGN [24]
Sick of Plastic Ireland will launch a Postcard campaign calling on
supermarkets to reduce the amount of plastic packaging on foodstuffs. They
will also be providing daily tips for followers on how they can reduce
their plastic footprint. Learn more. [24]
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UNITED STATES

Apply for the National Golden Arrow Award
This award will be presented to the company large or small that
demonstrates excellence in as many of the aspects of product stewardship as
possible, including green design, toxics reduction, packaging reduction,
increased reuse, repair, re-manufacture, convenient product take-back and
end of life management for one or more products. Any business entity
(division or facility located in the U.S.), third party stewardship
organization, and non‐profit is encouraged to apply. Applications will be
accepted until July 26. [25]

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TUNE IN TO UPSTREAM’S PODCAST [26]
Check out the new podcast about race and the environmental movement in the
U.S. featuring marine biologist, policy professional, mother, and UPSTREAM
Board member Letise LaFeir. It's the latest _Indisposable Podcast_ episode
called “STEP INSIDE” [26].
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SURFRIDER CLEANUPS AND ACTIONS FOR PLASTIC FREE JULY [27]
Solo cleanup guidance is now available on the beach clean up website [27]
and a new PPE data card is available to help track items specific to
COVID-19. Plus, you can conduct a personal plastic audit and encourage
members to do the same - Surfrider's blog Making Your Home Ocean Friendly
[28] is a good place to start assessing the products in your home.
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PLASTIC-FREE MKE / MILWAUKEE RIVERKEEPER TO PROVIDE WATER REFILL STATIONS
AT BLM EVENTS [29]
Plastic-Free MKE will provide water refill stations at Black Lives Matter
events as an alternative to single-use plastic water bottles. This has been
met with tons of public support, including from BLM organizers. Learn more.
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Edible Schoolyard Project Launches Summer Training at Home
Check out the free, multi-month series of online training and professional
development sessions for the field of edible education. Review the Edible
Ed at Home archive [30] to keep your students growing, tasting, and
learning all summer long. Learn more. [31]

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GRANTS FOR GRASSROOTS GROUP WORKING ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE
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The Center for Health Environment and Justice has a Small Grants Program
[32]for grassroots groups working on environmental health and justice
issues. Grassroots communities of color, low wealth, rural, and urban
groups are encouraged to apply. Proposals are due July 17. For more
information please see CHEJ webpage [32].
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_To see a full list of our more than 1,200 member organizations and
businesses, __please visit the Coalition page_ [33]_. Not a member yet?
__Join now._ [34]

LATEST BLOG POSTS

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_Read the latest news from our blog. [36]_

* Over 125 Health Experts Defend Safety of Reusables During COVID-19
Pandemic

* MADE SAFE and Plastic Pollution Coalition Announce the Release of the
Healthy Pregnancy Guide with Tips and Tools for Healthier Living

* OCEANUM VELA REPURPOSES ELITE RACING BOAT SAILS INTO AUTHENTIC RACE SAIL
MEMORABILIA, SAVING THEM FROM LANDFILL

IN THE NEWS

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_Check out our Press Room. [38] _

We’re building a database of Media Experts from our Coalition. If you
would like to be listed please, send us an email.

REUSABLE CONTAINERS SAFE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SAY EXPERTS [37]_The
Guardian_

A Threat from Above: Plastic Rains Down on US National Parks and Wilderness
Areas
_Environmental Health News _

Considering the Phenomenon of Environmental Injustice as a Form of
Criminalization
_Environmental Health News _

After a Storm, Microplastics in Sydney's Cooks River Increased 40 Fold
_The Conversation_

15 Companies Receive ‘F’ Grade for Attempts at Reducing Plastic
Pollution
_Environment + Energy Leader _

Climate Change Tied to Pregnancy Risks, Affecting Black Mothers Most
_The New York Times _

The Coronavirus Pandemic and Police Violence Have Reignited the Fight
Against Toxic Racism
_The Intercept_

CONNECT WITH US

_Connect with us at these online events. You can also CONNECT WITH US on
LinkedIn by visiting OUR TEAM PAGE [39]. _

June 25: Getting Ready for Plastic Free July
Local & Global Actions to Address Plastic Pollution
Dianna Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO, Plastic Pollution Coalition
Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, Founder and Executive Director, Plastic Free July

CONTACT
_Send us an email! We need your voice and support. _

DONATE
_Making a sustaining donation to Plastic Pollution Coalition in honor of
Plastic Free July! Your donation continues our work toward a world free of
plastic pollution._

YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

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#PLASTICPOLLUTES

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PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION is a growing global alliance of individuals,
organizations, businesses, and policymakers working toward a world free of
plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, animals, waterways,
oceans, and the environment. Plastic Pollution Coalition is a project of
Earth Island Institute, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, organized and
existing under the laws of California (Federal Tax ID #94-2889684).

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