Dear John,

The month of March marks one year since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, and it is a time of taking stock of the immense challenges we have faced, honor those we have lost, and look to the work ahead toward a more just, equitable world free of plastic pollution.

Years of work and advocacy have led to a historic upcoming moment. On Thursday, March 25, the U.S. Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 will be officially introduced! Mark your calendar to join the virtual rally on March 25 and sign up for our webinar on March 31 to learn more about this common-sense, comprehensive plan to reduce plastic pollution, and first-of-its-kind federal legislation addressing the entire lifecycle of plastic.

If you represent an organization, you can sign the letter of support here. Individuals, send a letter to your Member of Congress here. Read on for the latest news from our Coalition members across the world.

In solidarity,

Julia Cohen, MPH
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Plastic Pollution Coalition

Support the U.S. Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
Add your name to tell your Member of Congress to support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021. Send a letter. 

California: Tell Governor Gavin Newsom to Make Foodware Accessories Upon Request
Join Plastic Pollution Coalition, Habits of Waste, and the Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education, and 35 organizations in asking Governor Gavin Newsom to sign an emergency executive order to make foodware accessories upon request. Add your name.

Here's a roundup of the latest news and updates from Coalition members. We want to hear from you! Please send us your updates.

• Not a member yet? Click here to join.
  
• Search the member directory to find organization and business members in your area.

GLOBAL

• Watch: Will Humanity Survive Plastic Pollution? Toxic Impact of Plastics’ Chemicals on Fertility
  
  
• Join: Sex, Gender, and Endocrine Disruption: Framing the Conversation - Hosted by Loyola University
  
  
• Read: Progress on Plastics at United Nations Environment Assembly 5.1 via CIEL
  
  
• Join: GAIA’s Global Day of Action March 31 for a Zero Waste Future
  
  
• Read: Mondelez International, PepsiCo Agree to Cut Use of Virgin Plastic, After dialogue with As You Sow
  
  
• Join: Reboot This Spring for Plastover by Committing to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic for the Eight Days of Passover
  
  
• Watch: The GreenLatinos Video on Ocean Climate Action in Español or in English
  

AFRICA

• Sign the Petition: Calling on the East Africa Community to Implement Legislation to Ban Single-Use Plastic (Beyond Bags) via the Flipflopi Expedition 
  

CANADA

• Learn How Canada is Taking Action to Reduce Plastic from Environmental Defense
  

EUROPE

• The European Parliament Wants Faster and Further Action on Plastic Pollution From Rethink Plastic 
  

INDIA

• Bare Necessities: How to Live a Zero-Waste Life by Sahar Mansoor and Tim de Ridder 
  

UNITED STATES

• Sign Up: Extended Producer Responsibility For Advocates: The Devil is in the Details hosted by Break Free From Plastic
  
  
• Flushed Wipes Cause Clogged Pipes: Natracare Advocates for Truth in Labeling
  
  
• Read: EPR For Packaging: Then and Now via UPSTREAM
  
  
• Zero Waste Rating App PlasticScore Announces Partnership with Oceanic Global to Reduce Plastic Waste at Restaurants
  
  
• Register: The American Climate Leadership Summit (ACLS 2021), Celebrating its 10th Year
  

Read the latest news from our blog. We want to hear from you! Are you planning an event for Earth Day or Earth Month? Send us an email to let us know.

• California Lawmakers Propose Package of New Laws Tackling Plastic Waste Reduction
  
  
• Tune In: 'What's Your Juice' with Hannah Testa
  
  
• Dispatch: eXXpedition's First Virtual Voyage is Complete
  
  
• Environmental Group Wins Key Step in Battle Against Big Plastic
  
  
• New Book ‘Count Down’ Highlights How Toxic Chemicals in Plastic Harm Human Health & Fertility
  
  
• Watch: The National Cancer Prevention Workshop Hosted by Less Cancer
  

Check out our Press Room.

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

• Exports of U.S. Plastic Garbage Rise, Despite Ban
  The New York Times 
  
  
• Reproductive Problems in Both Men and Women are Rising at an Alarming Rate
  Scientific American
  
  
• Think All Your Plastic is Being Recycled? New Research Shows It Can End Up in the Ocean
  The Conversation
  
  
• Your Water Pitcher Could Be A Source Of Contamination. This New Smart-Home Pitcher Prevents That From Happening
  Forbes
  
  
• Worn Out: The Fashion Industry's Big Oil Problem
  Gizmodo

Connect with us at these online events. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn by visiting our Team page.

March 31 Webinar: Break Down: Explaining the U.S. Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021
Plastic Pollution Coalition will host this informative webinar featuring:
- Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon
- Representative Alan Lowenthal of California
- Judith Enck, former Obama Administration EPA Regional Administrator and Founder of Beyond Plastics

March 23 Webinar: Holding Our Waste-Makers Responsible
Hosted by the Solutions to Plastic Pollution Webinar Series, speakers include:
- Baani Beniwal of Californians Against Waste
- Heather Trim of Zero Waste Washington
- Kate Breimann of Environment Maryland

Save the Date
April 14 Webinar: Unwoven: Phasing Plastic of Out of Fashion

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