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Welcome to our news section, where you can find the full range of infographics, reports, position papers and videos on plastic pollution by the Rethink Plastic alliance and its member organisations. Browse our latest news!

31 October 2018

EU governments try to undermine single-use plastics law – Rethink Plastic reaction

Giant "EU: Stopp Plastik" banner dropped off Graz castle on Monday.

29 October 2018

EU single-use plastics law: what to expect as governments start weakening agreement

Giant "EU: Stopp Plastik" banner dropped off Graz castle outside meeting of national environment ministers...

24 October 2018

European Parliament takes historic stand against single-use plastic pollution

National governments must follow suit, say campaigners

10 October 2018

Plastic producers could market single-use items as reusable to dodge EU ban

European Parliament must close loopholes, say campaigners.

9 October 2018

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé found to be worst plastic polluters worldwide in global cleanups and brand audits

In Europe, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé brands were again the top identified polluters, accounting for...

13 September 2018

European Parliament says biodegradable plastics will not solve plastic pollution

The Parliament voted to strengthen the European Commission’s plans to slash plastic pollution, under the...

4 September 2018

Plastic crisis: taxes are vital to cut pollution, but EU plans fall short, new study finds

Latest report shows how taxing plastics can help lead to a responsible use of the...

2 August 2018

Plastic Free July: a wake-up call for corporations and businesses

Will Europe’s new plastic directive make a global difference in plastic pollution?

25 July 2018

EU Parliament backs microplastic bans to tackle plastic pollution

Members of the European Parliament voted to strengthen the Commission’s plans to cut plastic pollution

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