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What are actually the so-called “bioplastics”, and why they wont solve the plastic pollution crisis? Find it out in our infographic.
On the 9th International Plastic Bag Free Day, EU countries still lag behind in phasing out single-use plastic bags, according to Surfrider Foundation Europe’s report.
Zero Waste Europe presents the story of Recircle, the Swiss social enterprise that is putting an end to the flood of single-use containers for take-away food, while saving money for cities and restaurants, at zero cost to consumers.
Beach artists are making enormous protest artworks urging us to #breakfreefromplastic. A project lead by Rethink Plastic members EEB and Surfrider Foundation Europe.
Artists have created enormous etchings on beaches across Europe during April to protest against plastic pollution.
A rise in plastic food packaging is failing to reduce Europe’s growing food waste problem, and in some cases may even be fueling it, report Friends of the Earth Europe and Zero Waste Europe.
Reduction, redesign, better management: the 3 key steps to stop plastic pollution for good, on Rethink Plastic’s flyer
Plastic is so fantastic that it is now everywhere, and causing problems. With the oil industry investing billions into enormous new production plants, we need change, say EEB and Rethink Plastic.
Plastic bottles and their caps are among the top ten litter items most frequently found along
coastlines, in the marine environment and in rivers. Surfrider Foundation Europe has launched the campaign Reset Your Habits to tackle this source of pollution.