A Major Victory for the Global Plastics Movement
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MARCH 2022
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Dear John,
Earlier this month, parties to the United Nations Environment Assembly
(UNEA 5.2) AGREED ON A MANDATE TO NEGOTIATE A LEGALLY BINDING TREATY [2]
ADDRESSING THE FULL LIFE CYCLE OF PLASTICS, from production to disposal.
The agreement is being heralded as a historic win FOR ADVOCATES WORKING TO
TACKLE THE PLASTIC POLLUTION CRISIS and is something we’ve been working
toward for a long time! Our March webinar [3] was a discussion with
advocates who were on the ground at UNEA 5.2—Christopher Chin (COARE),
Jane Patton (CIEL), and Neil Tangri (GAIA), moderated by Shilpi Chhotray
(People Over Plastic). You can watch the recording here [3].
We are also excited to announce eight nominees [4] for The Earthshot Prize.
This prestigious prize honors projects with simple but ambitious goals for
our planet which, if achieved by 2030, will improve life for us all, for
generations to come.
Lastly, climate leaders will gather virtually at the 2022 American Climate
Leadership Summit (ACLS 2022) March 28–31, 2022. As part of Plastic
Pollution Coalition’s network, you have access to UNLIMITED FREE
REGISTRATIONS for the event! Use the code ACLS22PPC to redeem free
registration. Now in its 11th year, ACLS 2022 will ensure that climate
leaders of all levels—particularly those who are new and active at the
local level—are inspired and empowered with the latest climate
information and resources. ACLS22 will be a wonderful opportunity to
connect with thousands of like-minded leaders. See you there!
Onward,
Dianna Cohen
Co-Founder & CEO
Plastic Pollution Coalition
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
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★ YOUTH ACTIVISTS CALL FOR “LOUDER” CLIMATE ACTION IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO
WITH GRAMMY WINNER KEB’ MO’
Plastic Pollution Coalition and global youth climate activists have teamed
up with Keb’ Mo’, 5-time Grammy award–winning American Blues musician
and songwriter, to create a music video for his song “Louder,” to
amplify their message—that we need climate action and we need it now—to
stop the climate crisis. Watch and share the video [5].
★ A Global Plastics Treaty to “Turn Off the Tap” Wins Support at UNEA
In what is being heralded as a historic win for advocates working to tackle
the plastic pollution crisis, parties to the United Nations Environment
Assembly (UNEA 5.2) have AGREED ON A MANDATE TO NEGOTIATE A LEGALLY BINDING
TREATY ADDRESSING THE FULL LIFE CYCLE OF PLASTICS, from production to
disposal. Support for a comprehensive treaty has been strong, with over
1,000 civil society groups, 450 scientists, and over one million
individuals worldwide joining the call. Our March webinar [3] was a
discussion with advocates who were on the ground for UNEA 5.2 in Nairobi,
Kenya—Christopher Chin (COARE), Jane Patton (CIEL), and Neil Tangri
(GAIA)— moderated by Shilpi Chhotray (People Over Plastic). They
discussed what happened at UNEA 5.2 and what comes next. Watch the
recording [3].
★ PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION NOMINATES EIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR THE EARTHSHOT
PRIZE 2022
Plastic Pollution Coalition is pleased to announce our EIGHT NOMINEES for
The Earthshot Prize 2022 [6]. We prioritized nominees for solutions that
ADDRESS THE PLASTIC POLLUTION CRISIS AT THE SOURCE by seeking ways to
reduce plastic production and use, CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, and HAVE
THE POTENTIAL TO SCALE in the next few years to make an even greater
impact. We also chose solutions that work with broad networks or that have
been in existence for at least a few years. Learn more about the nominees
[6].
★ HOLLYWOOD IS READY TO “FLIP THE SCRIPT ON PLASTICS”
On February 27, 2022, some of the biggest stars in Hollywood gathered at
the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, where SAG President and Plastic
Pollution Coalition notable member Fran Drescher announced the incredible
goal to eliminate single-use plastic in the entertainment industry and the
formation of SAG’s Green Council! Read more [7].
★ NEW & IMPROVED VERSION OF THE UNDERSTANDING PACKAGING (UP) SCORECARD
Just six months after its initial release on August 19, 2021, a new and
improved version of the UNDERSTANDING PACKAGING (UP) SCORECARD has been
released. The tool helps consumers and buyers choose wisely by comparing
the health and environmental impacts of a wide array of products used to
serve, eat, and package food. The new version features a strengthened
methodology and improved user experience and features over 70 additional
foodware and food packaging products. Learn more here [8].
TAKE ACTION
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★ SIGN ON TO SUPPORT A BOLD AND BINDING GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY
Nearly 1,000 organizations and one million individuals signed on [10] to a
call for the United Nations to negotiate a new legally binding global
instrument that COVERS PLASTIC POLLUTION ACROSS ITS ENTIRE LIFE CYCLE. YOUR
SIGNATURE STILL MATTERS! Sign the petition [11], and please share [9]!
★ TELL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES TO SUPPORT THE BREAK FREE FROM PLASTIC
POLLUTION ACT [12] for the health and future of humans, animals, waterways,
oceans, and the environment.
★ TELL AMAZON: STOP POLLUTING OUR PLANET WITH PLASTIC PACKAGING!
Oceana’s recent report [13] reveals that Amazon generated an estimated
599 million pounds of plastic packaging waste in 2020, with up to 23.5
million pounds of this plastic waste entering the world’s waterways and
seas. Find out more [13] and sign our petition [14] to tell Amazon to stop
polluting our planet with plastic packaging.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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★ The American Climate Leadership Summit (ACLS 2022)
The 2022 American Climate Leadership Summit [15] (ACLS 2022) provides an
opportunity where your climate leadership can inspire more Americans to
take action for the climate! This four-day, virtual event from March
28–31, will entail climate science, solutions, action, and activism. It
will also feature the National Health + Climate and National Faith +
Climate forums. As part of Plastic Pollution Coalition’s network, you
have access to UNLIMITED FREE REGISTRATIONS for the event! Redeem free
registrations here [15] with promo code ACLS22PPC.
★ April Webinar—The Power of Service: Moving from Anxiety to Action for
the Planet
Every day we are faced with news of climate change, the global plastics
crisis, depletion of the rainforest, and more. With so many imminent
threats to our environment happening all at once, it’s easy to feel
overwhelmed. But there’s hope! Join us on APRIL 27 for a webinar focused
on how to move from climate anxiety towards climate action. This discussion
will be moderated by HEATHER WHITE, the CEO & Co-Founder of One Green Thing
[16], author of _One Green Thing: Discover Your Hidden Power to Help Save
the Planet_ [17], and Executive Advisory Board Member of Plastic Pollution
Coalition. Panelists include: MAYA PENN, Three-Time TED Speaker and CEO of
Maya’s Ideas [18]; and DR. BRITT WRAY, Human and Planetary Health Fellow,
Stanford University, and author of Generation Dread [19]. Sign up [20].
YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
DONATE [21]
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PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION is a growing global alliance of individuals,
organizations, businesses, and policymakers working toward a more just,
equitable 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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