Dear John,

As we reflect on the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, and a collective galvanizing of the movement towards justice, we look forward to engaging our community in deeper discussion and reflection on the environmental justice impacts of plastic pollution.

What are the ethics of plastic and our throw away culture? To join in the conversation, please sign up now for our June 23 webinar: Poisoned Planet: The Injustice of Disposable Culture & Hope for the Future where we will learn from leaders Sasha Adkins, Author of From Disposable Culture to Disposable People and Lecturer at Loyola University Chicago, Brittany Davis, Human-Environment Geographer, and Frankie Orona, Executive Director of Society of Native Nations.

We are also pleased to offer our Coalition members a sneak peek of Maxine Bédat’s new book Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment, a deep dive into the entire lifecycle and economic and environmental injustice of fast fashion. Plus, read on for all the latest news and actions happening near you, especially today's call-in day of action. Together, let’s shift the system toward a more just, equitable, and healthier world.

In solidarity,

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

EU: Tell the European Parliament and European Commission to Phase Out Destructive Fishing Practices
Sign the petition to tell the EU to phase out destructive fishing practices, starting with an immediate ban of bottom trawling in all Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Add your name.

U.S. Day of Action: Call Your Members of Congress TODAY
Today the Break Free From Plastic movement is rallying support for the U.S. Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act. Follow the link and click on the phone icon to call your U.S. Members of Congress and urge support. 

Global: Reopen with Reuse
Join Plastic Pollution Coalition members and allies in calling on restaurants, festivals, and national parks to reopen with reuse! 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.

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⦿ GLOBAL

➤ WATCH

• Unwoven: Phasing Plastic Out of Fashion
  
  
• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: Building Upon the Kyoto Declaration Towards Strengthened Normative Responses to Environmental Crime
  
  
• Goldman Environmental Prize Virtual Award Ceremony - June 15
  

➤ READ

• Biden Administration Called Upon to Join the Basel Convention and Promote Global Environmental Justice for Waste - Basel Action Network
  
  
• Will and His Best Friend Whale: A Touching Children's Book About Friendship, Bullying, and the Dangers of Plastic Pollution by K.A. Mulenga
  
  
• The Ocean Race Announces New Climate Change Initiative
  
  
• Confronting the Myth of Carbon-Free Fossil Fuels: Why Carbon Capture is Not a Climate Solution
  
  
• New: The Green Boating Guide by Sailors for the Sea
  
  
• GAIA: Seven Key Solutions to Landfill Methane
  

➤ SIGN UP

• Learn to Clean Green Your Home! With Friday Apaliski, Sustainability Concierge, Hosted by The Ecology Center - May 27
  
  
• UN World Oceans Day ‘The Ocean: Life & Livelihoods’ - June 8 
  
  
• Ocean Awareness Art Contest | WATER RISING | Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs - Deadline June 14
  
  
• Apply: The Ocean Leadership Microgrants Program for Young Ocean Leaders via Sustainable Ocean Alliance
  
  
• Apply: The Stay Stoked Award - Algalita
  

⦿ AFRICA

• Greenpeace Africa Reacts to Attempts to turn Senegal into a Plastic Waste Dump
  
  
• Watch: #StopWasteColonialism via GAIA
  
  
• Italy and the EU Must Take Back Waste Dumped in Tunisia Now. Environmental Groups: 'Further Delay is Unacceptable'

⦿ CANADA

• Canada Declares Plastics Toxic, Paving The Way For Restrictions
  
  
• The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) Bilingual Education Program in Partnership with The Anthropocene Project
  

⦿ INDIA

• Sign Up: The Himalyan Cleanup From Home via Zero Waste Himalaya 

⦿ INDONESIA

• Sign the Petition: Cleanse Bengawan Solo River From Microplastic, Before It's Too Late
  

⦿ EUROPE

• Sign the Petition: Tell the European Parliament and European Commission to Phase out Destructive Fishing Practices, Including Bottom Trawling in all Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
  
  
• Study in EU Found Fast Food Packaging Contains PFAS | IPEN
  
  
• Sign Up: Plastic in the Food Chain: Can we do without it? May 27 - Global Food Security IRC (Cambridge University)
  
  
• Plastic Reduction Germany: Reusable Solutions Become Mandatory
  
  
• Join City to Sea’s World Refill Day Actions on June 16 

⦿ UNITED STATES

➤ SIGN UP

• Zero Waste Wednesday with Lucy Biggers and Emma Cohen - May 26
  
  
• 2nd Annual Hawai'i Zero Waste Summit - May 28
  
  
• Reuse 101: Reusable San Mateo County with UPSTREAM - June 1
  
  
• Inland Ocean Coalition’s Ocean Ambassador Program - June 10
  
  
• TRUTH + JUSTICE = HOPE, a California & Climate Justice Summit with Save Our Shores and Resource Center for Non-Violence - June 10
  
  
• California EPA's Pollution and Prejudice Project By EPA Office of Environmental Justice - June 10
  

➤ READ

• Governor of Washington State Signs SB5022 to Reduce Plastic Pollution and Improve Recycling
  
  
• Ordering Takeout? Denver Ordinance Aims To Reduce Use Of Plastic Utensils, Napkins & Straws
  
  
• Virginia to Ban Expanded Polystyrene Take-out Containers Starting in 2023, Commits to Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics at State Agencies
  
  
• Communities Seeking Environmental Revitalization Prepare for White House Justice40 Investments
  
  
• Trashless Named Best No Waste, COVID-Safe Grocery Delivery
  
  
• Conservation Policy Must Include More Diverse Voices

Read the latest news from our blog.

• New Book 'Unraveled' Shows the Life and Death of a Garment
  
  
• Agreement With Walmart To Cut Virgin Plastic Use Marks Fifth Major Corporate Commitment
  
  
• Report: Chemical Pollution Causes Fish Declines
  
  
• Global Coalition Calls On Amazon To Shift To Plastic-free, Reusable Packaging As It Has In India
  

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.

20 Firms Make Half Of All One-Use Plastic Study 
BBC News

6 Young Climate Activists Making Waves, Who Aren’t Called Greta Thunberg
The Independent

Tetra Pak Recycling: The Complicated Economics Of Drink Containers
Forbes

Chemical Giants Hid Dangers of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Food Packaging
The Guardian

A Federal Plan to End Our Environmental Plasticide
The Wall Street Journal

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

June 23 Webinar
Poisoned Planet: The Injustice of Disposable Culture & Hope for the Future

• Sasha Adkins, Author & Lecturer, Loyola University
• Brittany Davis, Human-Environment Geographer and Independent Researcher
• Frankie Orona, Executive Director of Society of Native Nations
• Jackie Nuñez, Founder, The Last Plastic Straw and Program Manager, Plastic Pollution Coalition

CONTACT
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