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The fourth session (INC-4) of Plastics Treaty negotiations wrapped up last week, and for the first time produced draft text with pathways toward a global agreement. For more of ACAT and IPEN's
IPEN: toxics-free work at INC-4, see: stoppoisonplastic.org/plas.../plastiā¦
āThis is a crisis..
..and without curbing fossil fuel extraction and plastics production, the Arctic will continue to suffer all of these converging harms.ā
news.mongabay.com/2024/05/plastiā¦ ACAT High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution #plasticstreaty
Thanks to leadership from impacted communities,Ā Defend Our Health, and others, Maine's commitment to protect people from toxic #PFAS 'forever chemicals' remains strong with recent revisions to its groundbreaking PFAS law. #StatesInTheLead Ā š
Read more: bit.ly/3yc5nWR
The last stretch of #INC4 negotiations on the #PlasticsTreaty is happening now! Let's make sure we:
ā¬ļø Reduce plastic production
ā Ban toxic chemicals
š“ Eliminate single-use plastics
š± Promote #SaferSolutions like non-toxic reuse systems
Hear Lynn Rosales of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation and learn more about #Indigenous voices at the #PlasticsTreaty talks at ow.ly/mwus50RpiP1
ā ļøPlastic production = Plastic pollutionā ļø
Scientific study confirms that the more plastic companies make, the more plastic pollutes the environment.
The #PlasticsTreaty MUST cut plastic production. #BreakFreeFromPlastic #BreakFreeFromPlastic 5 Gyres
More hereā¤µļø
Delbert Pungowiyi, a Yupik Elder and leader from Sivuqaq, Alaska speaking at an event alongside the #PlasticsTreaty #INC4 negotiations in Ottawa. Watch for more #Indigenous voices here this weekend.
Pollution happens at all stages of the plastic lifestyle. From the moment that oil and gas are extracted to make plastic, plastic starts polluting. Plastic pollution must be stopped by eradicating fossil fuels #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic #INC4
'Less plastic. Fewer toxic chemicals.'
The Dude knows what's up! #WednesdayWisdom #PlasticsTreaty
The connection between #plastic & our health is clear: plastic poisons people. We need strong legislation that prioritizes PEOPLEānot profitsāin the #PlasticsTreaty !
Sign on: šbit.ly/global-plasticā¦
Collaboration with Jeff Bridges @plasticpollutes #BreakFreeFromPlasticā¦
āļøThe production of plastics is 'undermining the worldās efforts to address climate change'.Ā
It is crucial that we take bold steps to reduce the production of plastics and shiftĀ towards safer, non-toxic materials. #SaferSolutions
bit.ly/4babJnw
#BREAKING : Berkeley Lab study shows plastic's devastating climate toll.
If the #PlasticsTreaty cuts plastic production, we can still keep 1.5C alive.
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/aā¦
š©Everything about plasticās lifecycle - from extraction to disposal - is toxic. This is not acceptable.
Sign our petition calling for a strong and comprehensive #GlobalPlasticsTreaty here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/globā¦
Video by GAIA Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives