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Subject: BFFP Newsletter 🌍 📰 : 84% Rise in UK plastic waste exports to developing countries and other stories!

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October 16, 2025

Plastic products, such as these found in Klang, Selangor in June, are often fly-tipped from factories processing imported plastic waste in Malaysia. Photograph: Basel Action Network

UK Plastic Waste Exports to Developing Countries Rose 84% in a Year, Data Shows

Britain’s exports of plastic waste to developing countries have soared by 84% in the first half of this year compared with last year, according to an analysis of trade data carried out for the Guardian.

Campaigners described the rise in exports, mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia, as “unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism”.

INC-5 Chair Luis Vayas, Ecuador, gavels the decisions to resume discussions at INC-5.2, ISSD/ENB – Kiara Worth

UN Plastics Treaty Chair to Step Down With Process in Turmoil

The chair of stalled UN plastics treaty talks, Luis Vayas Valdivieso, is preparing to step down, after accounts of behind-the-scenes pressure from the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep).

The chair’s sudden resignation leaves the plastic treaty in an even more uncertain position, and raises questions around the governance of the process.

Vayas Valdivieso faced criticism from NGOs and member states during the latest stage of the talks for releasing a draft text, which was rejected by the majority of negotiators. Ghana said the text would “entrench the status quo for decades to come”.

See Poster in Spanish

New Document and Interactive Map Explores the Policy Landscape for Plastics in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Over the last few decades, Latin America and the Caribbean have undergone a profound transformation in their plastic consumption habits. The report “Overview of plastics policies in Latin America and the Caribbean” by PhD. Felipe Torres will present a comparative analysis of the laws, advances, and challenges in the regulation of plastics in the region.On October 22, 2025, Dr. Torres and a panel of experts will present the study as well as share about the new updates to the interactive map–a tool visualizing the findings of the study.

Launch Details:

🗓️ Date: October 22, 2025

🕒 Time: 4pm Mexico, 5pm Ecuador/Colombia, 7pm Argentina/Brazil/Chile

⏳ Duration: 1h30m

💻 Platform: ZOOM

🎧 Interpretation: Spanish and Portuguese

Photo Credit: End Plastic Pollution Now Assets

End Plastic Pollution Recovers 20th Ton of Waste

In a powerful testament to the effectiveness of community-driven zero-waste action, End Plastic Pollution (EPP) has reached a major milestone: the recovery of its 20th metric ton of plastic waste from the environment. This achievement marks a significant victory for the organization's zero-waste program, highlighting a scalable model that not only cleans up the environment but also fosters social equity and economic resilience.

This impressive volume of waste, diverted from landfills, incinerators, and fragile ecosystems, represents more than just a number. It is the culmination of thousands of individual actions, a shared commitment to a cleaner future, and the success of a holistic approach that places community at its core.

Digital Media Hub: Resources Exclusively Available for BFFP Members

The Digital Media Hub is a one-stop space for digital campaign resources. Inside, you’ll find social media templates, graphics, and the BFFP style guide.

This page is password-protected and exclusive to BFFP members only. Use hJ8*yDe as the password. Please do not share the link or password with anyone outside the movement.

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