Learn More and Take Action to Stop Plastic Pollution
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SEPTEMBER 2021
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Dear John,
We have something very special for you this month. To celebrate the Emmy
nomination in the Outstanding Writing: Documentary category at the 42nd
Annual News & Documentary Emmys, Discovery is offering _THE STORY OF
PLASTIC_ FILM FOR FREE ON THEIR YOUTUBE CHANNEL [2] through the end of
September!
Please watch and share this important documentary [2] with your family,
friends, and professional networks. It's a must-see as it illuminates the
work being done by activists, both in the US and around the world, to solve
the plastic pollution crisis and effect meaningful systems change. And
let’s hope for a win at the awards ceremony on September 29.
There’s lots more happening too, of course. You can find out details
below.
With gratitude,
Dianna Cohen
Co-Founder & CEO
Plastic Pollution Coalition
* Dianna Cohen Photo: Copyright Kieran E. Scott from 200 Women,
www.twohundredwomen.com
TAKE ACTION
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★ US: TELL BIDEN TO STOP NEW & EXPANDED PETROCHEMICAL FACILITIES
The problem with plastic and petrochemicals goes even deeper than pollution
poisoning our oceans and waterways. The production and refinement of
plastics is sickening frontline communities that have faced environmental
racism for decades, if not centuries, while these same petrochemical
facilities continue exacerbating the climate crisis. Join the national
movement demanding President Biden stop the permitting of these facilities.
★ US: National Park Service petition
Sign the petition asking the Honorable Deb Haaland, US Secretary of the
Interior, to ban the sale and distribution of single-use plastic in US
National Parks.
★ US: Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act petition
Tell your representatives it's time to support the Break Free From Plastic
Pollution Act of 2021 for the health and future of humans, animals,
waterways, oceans, and the environment.
★ Global: Reopen with Reuse
Join Plastic Pollution Coalition members and allies in calling on
restaurants, festivals, and national parks to reopen with reuse.
Foodservice businesses already require strict safety standards to make sure
reusables are sanitized, so let’s make our voices heard.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
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★ EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE RECENTLY FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST BLUETRITON
BRANDS [4] (FORMERLY NESTLÉ WATERS NORTH AMERICA) FOR FALSE AND DECEPTIVE
MARKETING (AUG. 27). BlueTriton represents itself as an environmentally
friendly company despite its significant and ongoing contributions to
plastic pollution and its depletion of natural water resources.
★ GREENPEACE USA RELEASED A NEW REPORT, “THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY
UNPACKED: HOW CONSUMER GOODS COMPANIES ARE FUELING BIG OIL'S PLASTIC
EXPANSION [5]” (SEPT. 14) The report highlights how global brands like
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé are driving Big Oil's expansion of plastic
production, threatening the global climate and communities worldwide. Be
sure to check out our upcoming webinar on September 29 [6], where Graham
Forbes, Global Plastics Project Leader at Greenpeace, will discuss the
report.
COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
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★ September webinar (Sept. 29)
This webinar will feature Judith Enck, President of Beyond Plastics and
former Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
under President Obama, who will discuss the nexus between plastic
production and climate change, including the immense environmental justice
impacts, and Graham Forbes, Global Plastics Project Leader at Greenpeace,
who will discuss how consumer goods companies’ reliance on single-use
plastic packaging is providing a lifeline for Big Oil. This important
conversation is especially relevant ahead of the UN Climate Change
Conference 2021 [8] in November, where world leaders are scheduled to
gather in Glasgow, Scotland, with the goal to accelerate action on climate
change. Sign up here.
★ FAIRFAX 350 WILL HOST PLASTIC FREE FORUM 2021 [9] (SEPT. 25), a panel
discussion about single-use plastic consumption, its contributions to
climate change, and solutions to the plastic problem.
★ TUNE INTO THE 42ND ANNUAL NEWS & DOCUMENTARY EMMY AWARDS CEREMONY [10],
to see if The Story of Plastic [2] will win! (Sept. 29)
★ APPLICATIONS TO SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED [11] WILL CLOSE ON OCT. 3.
This program is designed to accelerate small and medium fashion enterprises
in Europe to transition to circular and sustainable models. Your product or
service must have sustainability at its core, but you can be anywhere in
the fashion value chain, from retail to recycling.
★ FOOD PACKAGING FORUM (FPF) WILL HOST “DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES ON FOOD
CONTACT MATERIALS: WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE FCMS SAFER”, an online
workshop (OCT. 6-8). On Friday, Oct. 8, Florian Suter of FPF will lead a
session on the Understanding Packaging (UP) Scorecard: A new tool to reduce
environmental and human health impacts. See a video of the UP Scorecard
intro event here [12], as well as our related blog [13].
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★ NEW BOOK: _THICKER THAN WATER: THE QUEST FOR SOLUTIONS TO THE PLASTIC
CRISIS_ (ISLAND PRESS, OCT. 7). In this new book, journalist Erica Cirino
[14] brings readers on a globe-hopping journey to meet the scientists and
activists telling the real story of the plastic crisis. _Thicker Than
Water_ reveals that the plastic crisis is also a tale of environmental
injustice, as poorer nations take in a larger share of the world’s trash,
and manufacturing chemicals threaten predominantly Black and low-income
communities. There is some hope on the horizon, with new laws banning
single-use items and technological innovations to replace plastic in our
lives. But Cirino shows that we can only fix the problem if we face its
full scope and begin to repair our throwaway culture. _Thicker Than Water_
is an eloquent call to reexamine the systems churning out waves of plastic
waste. Also STAY TUNED FOR AN UPCOMING PPC WEBINAR WITH THE AUTHOR, ERICA
CIRINO, AND OTHERS, ON OCT. 20.
★ The BROWER YOUTH AWARDS CEREMONY [15] will take place on Oct. 14. From
climate justice to water conservation to plastics pollution, this year’s
winners [15] are tackling some of the biggest environmental challenges of
our time. Join Earth Island and its New Leaders Initiative [16] program to
honor these inspiring young leaders in a free two-part virtual event: the
Brower Youth Awards ceremony, on October 14, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Pacific Time,
and a Q&A with the winners, on October 19, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
Register here [17].
★ Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) is hosting a national event [18] on OCT.
26 to demonstrate the urgent need to address the crisis of environmental
racism, the destruction of natural resources, and the climate crisis. Tune
in and sign the petition [3] asking President Biden to IMMEDIATELY HALT
APPROVALS FOR NEW AND EXPANDED FOSSIL-FUELED PETROCHEMICAL PROJECTS
including cracker plants and CREATE A PATHWAY FOR FENCELINE COMMUNITIES TO
PARTICIPATE IN REFORMING EXISTING EMISSION REGULATIONS for existing
infrastructure with a standard of safety.
★ THE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION FORUM [19] will take place Oct. 25-29. The
event is hosted by Green Spark Group [20] and is called the World's Premier
Event for Greening Motion Picture [21]. Register here [19].
★ WE’RE HIRING!
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT [22]
★ CONNECT WITH US
Send us an email! [23] We would love to hear from you.
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* Not a member yet? Click here to join. [25]
* Search the member directory [26] to find organization and business
members in your area.
YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
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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).
PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION
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