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#INC4: Delegates seek #globatreaty to curb #plasticpollution scourge environewsnigeria.com/inc-4-delegate… via EnviroNews UN Environment Programme in Africa Environment Ministry IPEN: toxics-free GAIA Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives SRADeV Nigeria Leslie Adogame Alliance To End Plastic Waste CAPws| #PlasticsTreaty Climate & Sustainable Development Network Mr. Climate NCF Africa Nature Investors Foundation Dr Michael Terungwa David #Vote4Climate #Food

While progress has been slow at #INC4, right holders (we are not stakeholders) made strong statements yesterday. Demanding governments around the world must advance a global deal that prioritizes plastic production reduction. #PlasticsTreaty #PlanetNotPlastic #ToxicsFreeFuture

After slow start, #PlasticsTreaty talks gain new momentum at #INC4 environewsnigeria.com/after-slow-sta… via EnviroNews BAN Toxics Philippines UN Environment Programme IPEN: toxics-free GAIA Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives Public Awareness SRADeV Nigeria Leslie Adogame NESREANigeria NES National Mr. Climate Environment Ministry Alliance To End Plastic Waste CAPws| #PlasticsTreaty Climate & Sustainable Development Network

Plastics linked to heart disease “a new study finds that people with microplastics in the plaque clogging their neck arteries were far more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than people with plastic-free plaque” ⁦Dr Maria Neira⁩ #PlasticsTreaty health.harvard.edu/heart-health/m…

👏Another win for #zerowaste vs incineration!👏 Huge shoutout to the citizens of Pontiac, Quebec & the Canadian Zero Waste Coalition: #NoBurn, No Bury, No Toxics, whose hard work helped secure this victory! The GAIA US & Canada team is proud to have supported their efforts. #BurnNot

“These findings underscore the significance of reducing and/or controlling exposure to PFAS in our daily life, as they have the potential to impact various organs.” ehn.org/pfas-accumulat…

Researchers found microplastics in every testicular tissue sample from humans and dogs, with significant amounts in human samples. The study suggests microplastics breach the blood-testis barrier, raising concerns about their impact on male fertility grist.org/science/microp…

This is a highly recommended conference for governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to build capacity on pollution control. See the poster for the registration link.

Yesterday, we were at the European Commission with the team from EEB and other colleagues from 12 countries to meet with DG Environment, highlighting the double standard of exporting banned #HHPs in the #EU to the Global South. Our demand is simple #StopToxicExports

Eleven global organizations representing civil society and Indigenous Peoples welcome the statement by the UN Food & Agriculture Organization that it has officially ended its Letter of Intent with pesticide industry lobby group CropLife International: pan-international.org/release/statem…

Plastic is everywhere, but that’s just a part of the story. Read the IPEN Plastics FAQs for a quick explainer on what plastic really is, how it’s made, the hazards throughout its lifecycle, and how a Plastics Treaty can protect people and the planet. stoppoisonplastic.org/blog/portfolio…

My heart goes out to all my friends, colleagues, and family in #Kenya I salute your courage! Stay safe and put your country first. It's all you have got.

Today at Cambridge University delivering CAPws| #PlasticsTreaty latest new paper on key considerations for global plastic production reduction, chemicals transparency, and zero-waste economy. #PlasticsTreaty

Yesterday at Cambridge University, we presented our new research paper on key elements that must be included in the ongoing #PlasticsTreaty negotiation to address the current scale of the global plastic crisis.

There is wide agreement that the health and environmental impacts of plastics are a global crisis, but many people still have questions about how to solve the plastics problem. Download our FAQs available in English, Arabic, French, Russian, and Spanish: stoppoisonplastic.org/blog/portfolio…

Microplastics and harmful chemicals from vehicle tires are entering the food supply. This contamination happens as tire particles shed on roads are washed into water systems and reach agricultural fields. From Civil Eats: civileats.com/2024/07/16/tra…

A study by North Carolina State University reveals that the global fashion industry leaks millions of tonnes of plastic into the environment annually. Synthetic materials contribute significantly to plastic pollution through discarded apparel and packaging theengineer.co.uk/content/news/f…

The Guardian highlights the environmental concerns surrounding the use of "forever chemicals" in lithium-ion batteries. These chemicals, known for their potential health hazards, are integral to battery production but pose significant ecological risks. theguardian.com/technology/art…

Mongabay investigates a report showing that many so-called compostable bioplastics do not decompose as advertised. These materials often require industrial composting facilities to break down, which are not widely available. news.mongabay.com/2024/07/most-c…

Significant progress was made in Bangkok by the Committee spearheading the negotiation of a legally binding treaty to end #plasticpollution In this intersessional work, experts from Member States deliberated on optimal solutions to safeguard human health and the environment.