Alright! Finally had a big nap and ready to reflect on #PlasticsTreaty #INC4 . Here's my thread 🧵 of the highs and lows, but firstly, a big shout out to the Environmental Investigation Agency team that grafted around the clock on advocacy, strategy and content. Am in awe of my colleagues 😍

♻️ Just Transition: Empowering Waste Pickers! Bianca, IEC Manager and Policy Advocate at Hasiru Dala, along with Kumuda, DWCC Operator shared insights at the ISEA roundtable on the vital role of Just Transition for waste pickers.

#JustTransition #WastePickers #Empowerment

Voices raised, signs held high! 📣🪧Led by Indigenous Peoples & frontline communities we are starting to MARCH TO END THE PLASTIC ERA. No more empty promises – let’s go get them! #PlasticsTreaty ! #inc4 #BreakFreeFromPlastic #Ottawa

Tonight during the pre #INC4 , the 'Demystifying Reuse' event will feature speakers from the 🇬🇧,🇨🇱& 🇧🇷delegations talking about visions and perspectives on #reuse , as well as reuse systems in the global #PlasticsTreaty - #BreakFreeFromplastic #BeatPlasticPollution

Plastics know no border.

Every living being & every part of the planet are harmed by plastics & their production.

To #BeatPlasticPollution , we need a strong #PlasticsTreaty that upholds human rights & addresses the full life cycle of plastics.

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March report on Dry Waste Collection Centres in Bangalore!

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#DryWasteCollectionCentre #DryWasteManagement #WastePickers #HasiruDala

Over 100 organizations are calling on UN Environment Programme and the #PlasticsTreaty INC Secretariat to take strong action on conflict of interest ahead of #INC4 .

Read the letter: bit.ly/4d3K0GU

“So what if #whales went to court? What if whales sued for plastic pollution in their habitat…

In this case, He Whakaputanga Moana could potentially give a human interest group, perhaps the Kiingitanga, the #legal standing to sue on behalf of whales”

theconversation.com/what-if-whales…

This is just such a lovely read.

The new #PlasticPeopleDoc 🎥 was mentioned on The New York Times and exposes impact of #microplastics in the human body, including lungs 🫁 , blood 🩸 and brain 🧠 nytimes.com/2024/03/09/hea… Plastic People Documentary #BreakFreeFromPlastic #PlasticsTreaty

EVENT online: Join GENeva Environment Network for the
Launch and Panel Discussion | Global Criteria to Address Problematic, Unnecessary and Avoidable Plastic Products - Register here for this Feb 1 event (14h-15h30 CET)
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‼️Join our webinar: 'Dangerous Distractions: Exposing Carbon Markets Ahead of #COP28 .' Explore the issues with #CarbonMarkets / #offsets , their impact on climate finance & exposure for environmental & human rights abuses.
🗓️ Nov 27, 3-4pm CET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/40QdIcO

🚨 Smoke & Mirrors: Unveiling the Realities of Plastic Credits & Offsetting!

🌍 Our latest report, exposes serious flaws in plastic offsets, credits, and plastic neutrality, from key players Verra and PCX. 🕵️‍♂️

breakfreefromplastic.org/smoke-and-mirr…

SAT 18 10AM @ UNEP: Conflict of Interest at #INC3 💥 Civil society groups host a panel 🗣on corporate influence at #PlasticsTreaty talks 🏭, barriers faced by impacted groups 🚧, and the need for strong conflict of interest policies 🙌🏾 - In-person or 💻 us02web.zoom.us/j/85905723781

Governments must adhere to their responsibilities outlined in international treaties, including multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs).

The #PlasticsTreaty ’s success will depend on the design of implementation, which include NIPs, NAPs, or NDCs.

Learn more 🧵

📣BREAKING: Center for International Environmental Law analysis of #INC3 participants reveals that #FossilFuel & #Chemical industry 🏭 registered more lobbyists at #PlasticsTreaty than 70 countries 🌏 combined 🤯 - 🧵1/11

Plastics are fueling the climate crisis.

By 2040, up to 19% of global greenhouse gas emissions will stem from plastics.

To meet the goal of 1.5° global temperature rise & to #BeatPlasticPollution , we need a plastics treaty that reduces plastic production.

#HappeningNow : Civil society groups bring together experts and allies to discuss scaling #Reuse solutions for the global #PlasticsTreaty #INC3

Here's a 🧵 👇

On the second day of #INC3 negotiations for a #PlasticsTreaty –while contact groups continue until the evening–here are #BreakFreeFromPlastic highs ✅ lows ❌from the plenary and events today:

As the world drowns in plastic, the plastic treaty negotiations at #INC3 face a formidable challenge.

The influence of oil & gas giants could weaken the deep cuts in plastic waste demanded by some CSOs, write Michael Copley and Julia Simon, for NPR:

npr.org/2023/11/13/121…