Dear John,
On October 24, Plastic Pollution Coalition turns 11 years old, and your support is critical! We need to double our efforts, and this month all donations will be doubled up to $11,000.
Did you know that the oil industry is increasing plastic
production? I was alarmed to read in Forbes that "Oil companies plan to invest $400 billion into new petrochemical plants, betting that demand for plastic will keep growing."
As plastic production and waste increase, researchers warn that 53 trillion tons of new plastic will be in Earth’s rivers and oceans by 2030.
Join us to stand up to the Plastics Industry. Together we can do it!
Your donation will be doubled, up to $11,000, when you give by October 31.
Support our work to educate and connect people and groups to advocate to stop the increase of plastic production and pollution. Our movement has come so far. Here are 11 major accomplishments to celebrate from the past 11 years: - Plastic Pollution Coalition has grown into a broad alliance of 1,200+ businesses and
organizations, and 13,000+ individual members, from 75 countries on 6 continents.
- Our REFUSE Campaign generated thousands of pledges to REFUSE plastic before you “Reduce, Reuse & Recycle.”
- The Refill Revolution diverted millions of plastic cups and water bottles from going to the landfill at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival for 7 years running.
- We have Changed the Narrative, calling ‘marine debris’ what it in fact is: plastic pollution.
- Our TEDx:GreatPacificGarbagePatch in 2010 ignited a movement where experts, influencers and activists started
bringing increased attention to the global plastic pollution crisis.
- The Last Plastic Straw & Founder Jackie Nunez, highlighted the irrelevance of the plastic straw, built a groundswell of support to “skip the straw,” and continue to hold companies like Starbucks accountable.
- We have grown our Support Network of amazing Scientific Advisors, Notable Coalition members, Youth Ambassadors and Executive Advisory Board members to lead the way and spread the word.
- The Better Alternatives Now (BAN) List, produced with 5 Gyres, identifies the most dangerous
plastics.
- Our Plastic Free Guides & Tools include The Plastic-Free Campus Manual (with Post-Landfill Action Network), The Healthy Baby Guide (with MADE SAFE), and the Global Legislative Advocacy Toolkit, are all available for free on our website, and are accessed daily.
- The ReThink Plastic Pilot Study, launched with Child Health and Development Studies, demonstrated changed behavior reduces exposure to health hazards from the toxic chemicals in plastic.
- We are a founding member of #breakfreefromplastic global, and play a leadership role in the movement, supporting proposed U.S. federal legislation: The Break Free
From Plastic Pollution Act.
Plastic Pollution Coalition promotes the positive systemic change we need to create a healthier, more just, equitable world. When you support our work, your donation will be doubled up to $11,000, when you give by October 31.
Onward with gratitude, 
Dianna Cohen
Co-Founder & CEO
Plastic Pollution Coalition
* Image copyright Kieran E. Scott from 200 Women, www.twohundredwomen.com
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