Subject: BFFP Newsletter 🌍 📰 : Analysis of plastic legislation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and other stories!

GAIA and BFFP presented an unprecedented analysis of plastics-related policies in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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November 4, 2025

 

The map shows the overview of plastic legislation in the region.

Regulatory Landscape for Plastics in Latin America and the Caribbean Reveals Uneven Legislative Coverage and a Need for Effective Implementation

Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and Break Free From Plastic presented an unprecedented analysis of plastics-related policies in Latin America and the Caribbean. This report provides a comprehensive overview of plastic-related legislative progress in the region.

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Petrochemicals: Europe’s Hidden Climate Threat

 

Europe’s climate and zero-pollution ambitions are undercut by petrochemicals. A new report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) exposes the industry’s role in creating 5% of EU emissions, massive fossil fuel use, and severe community and ecosystem harm. Urgent action is needed by the EU: phase down fossil-based chemicals, reject carbon-capture gimmicks, and center justice and systemic reduction.

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Waste Pickers Day. Photo Credit: South African Waste Pickers Association

CODAF Seeks Integration of Refuse Pickers Into National Waste Management

A group of environmental watchdogs and climate crusaders, the Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has canvassed for the integration of refuse pickers into Nigeria’s waste management system, insisting that they remain crucial to the success of the sector, Edu Abade reports.


The groups stated this during a visit of CODAF’s Zero Waste Parliament (ZWP) to its Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State to deepen understanding of the Multi-Solving Actions for Methane Reduction (MAMRN) project being implemented in the area.


 
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