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.

Thank you #MICRO2024 there is now a global consensus plastic production is unsustainable; we need to shift our science focus from problem definition to solutions. When I started research on plastics I was one of few, now we are 1000s of scientists and many hands make light work!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY NIGERIA 🇳🇬| From all of us at Community Action Against Plastic Waste (CAPws), we wish all Nigerians, compatriots and comrades a toxics-free future! God bless Nigeria🇳🇬 #Nigeria64 #nigeria64thindependence #nigeria60risingtogether

🚨Today is TotalEnergies Investor Day While in New York, we want to be sure they don't ignore the decades of climate damage they are funding. In the last 6 months, Total has issued over $7 billion in bonds, some it does not have to pay back until 2064! Elijah clayton 350 dot org urgewald

Leaked documents reveal that Samsung's electronics manufacturing involves irresponsible chemical management, leading to significant environmental pollution and health risks for workers, especially in Vietnam: ipen.org/news/internal-…

A recent investigation revealed that soft plastics collected for recycling at Tesco and Sainsbury's in the United Kingdom were instead incinerated, raising concerns over the transparency of recycling practices. theguardian.com/environment/20…

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…

The final round of negotiations for the #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #INC5 are due to take place in November. Reflecting on more than 20 years of research on plastic and microplastic pollution, and my experience during negotiations, has brought me to 3 key priorities.

Are you going to the SETAC meeting in Vienna? We invite you to submit abstracts to our session titled "Scientific Input to the New Global Science-Policy Panel," which focuses on the critical role of science in managing global chemical pollution. setac.secure-platform.com/vienna2025/sol…

Our global institutions were built at a time when most of Africa was under colonial rule. Many of them are stuck in those times, unable to respond to the aspirations & rights of the African people. We can only move forward if we make them more effective, fair & inclusive.

🌍At the #SpringMeetings #CSPF2025, we asked: How can finance unlock a just & inclusive global plastic treaty? From MEA lessons to the role of informal waste pickers—this conversation was a call to reimagine finance for people & planet. #PlasticTreaty #FinanceForFuture #CAPws

Finance is never neutral. It either closes gaps — or it widens them.

Answering 10 pressing questions about #plasticpollution environewsnigeria.com/answering-10-p… via EnviroNews CAPws| #PlasticsTreaty UN Environment Programme in Africa UN Environment Programme Alliance To End Plastic Waste Global Plastic Action Partnership Beyond Plastics Climate & Sustainable Development Network Lauritta Boniface | Environmentalist 🇳🇬 She/Her Society for Planet and Prosperity ECOCYKLE Eco-Cyclers Bridge That Gap Initiative

Government of Ekiti State to ban #singleuseplastics environewsnigeria.com/ekiti-to-ban-s… via EnviroNews Alliance To End Plastic Waste CAPws| #PlasticsTreaty Climate & Sustainable Development Network Environment Ministry UN Environment Programme in Africa Donald Ikenna Society for Planet and Prosperity Mr. Climate Lauritta Boniface | Environmentalist 🇳🇬 She/Her

🔥🌍 Today, the “End Toxic Pesticide Trade Coalition” demands to EC President Ursula von der Leyen, alongside more than 600 organisations, to keep its 2020 promise and put an end to the EU production, export and residue imports of those banned #pesticides. pan-europe.info/press-releases…

Road to #Geneva is not just about plastic, it’s about justice, jobs & just transition. If the right deal is struck Nigeria'll be better equipped to leap from plastic pollution crisis to reuse-powered transformation It’s time for the global community to deliver & Nigeria to rise!