BFFP Newsletter: Drilled Podcast's New Season on Plastic Pipelines, Emmy Nomination for “The Story of Plastic”, Zero Waste Himalaya Day … and more!

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Subject: BFFP Newsletter: Drilled Podcast's New Season on Plastic Pipelines, Emmy Nomination for “The Story of Plastic”, Zero Waste Himalaya Day … and more!

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Drilled Podcast Season 6:

Plastic Pipelines

The new season of Drilled, a true-crime podcast about climate change, focuses on the natural gas industry, the petrochemical corporations, and the activists who are holding them accountable for the plastic pollution crisis.

The first episode spotlights #breakfreefromplastic changemaker Diane Wilson, who won the largest settlement in a citizen lawsuit in U.S. history by collecting first-hand evidence of plastic pollution around Formosa’s facility in Port Comfort, Texas. Today, Diane is using those resources to revitalize her community’s local fisheries, local waterways, and local economy.

Stream the first three episodes today to hear from Diane and other leaders in the Break Free From Plastic movement, including Sharon Lavigne of RISE St. James, Anne Rolfes of Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Carroll Muffet and Jane Patton of CIEL, and many more!

Listen & Learn!

Emmy Nomination for The Story of Plastic!

The Story of Plastic is The Story of Stuff Project's searing exposé revealing the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the industry’s false solutions. BFFP members have supported the film’s production and hosted screenings around the world, and many of the movement's leaders are featured in the film itself … which is why we’re so excited to see that it has been nominated for a News & Documentary Emmy in the category of “Outstanding Writing: Documentary”!

Congratulations to the film team, the crew, and everyone featured in this incredible movie! 🙌🏾

Watch "The Story of Plastic"!

Zero Waste Himalaya Day on August 7-8th

Break Free From Plastic member Zero Waste Himalaya is hosting a webinar that will tackle the reuse revolution in the Himalayan mountains on August 7th -- one day before Zero Waste Himalaya Day!

This virtual celebration will bring together key representatives from the region, including government and civil society groups working in the waste sector, to discuss important issues like single-use plastic bans, extended producer responsibility, and pathways to a more sustainable future.

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CEJAD plus Wasini Island and Shimoni community

On the front lines of zero waste islands – ’Taka ni mali designers’

At least eight million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year, and floating plastic debris is the most abundant type of marine litter today.

To address this plastic menace, the Centre for Environmental Justice and Development (CEJAD) in Kenya has partnered with the Wasini Island and Shimoni community to establish a demonstration centre for plastic reuse, recovery, and recycling.

Learn more!

Southeast Asia’s battle against the illegal waste trade

How will member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) fight the ongoing illegal waste trade? The latest report from Break Free From Plastic members Greenpeace Philippines, Ecowaste Coalition, IPEN, and Nexus 3 sheds light on this critical issue.

“The ASEAN Waste Trade Report provides a survey of regional efforts to recognize and address the issues of pollution and waste management, including progress on the ratification and acceptance of the Basel Ban Amendment in the ASEAN region, and a comprehensive scanning and analysis of relevant laws and policies on the waste trade in the region.”

Read the Report

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Subject: BFFP Newsletter: Drilled Podcast's New Season on Plastic Pipelines, Emmy Nomination for “The Story of Plastic”, Zero Waste Himalaya Day … and more!