Subject: BFFP Newsletter 🌍 📰 : Join in calling out Coca-Cola, check out webinars, and more!

Once upon a time, the Coca-Cola Company set the standard for refillable glass bottles. But today, the company’s reliance on single-use plastic bottles

Latest News and Updates

March 6, 2025

Calling Out Coca-Cola’s Broken Promises

Once upon a time, the Coca-Cola Company set the standard for refillable glass bottles. But today, the company’s reliance on single-use plastic bottles–which they knew were worse for the environment than refillable glass bottles– made them the biggest plastic polluter in the world, according to Break Free From Plastic brand audits.


Break Free From Plastic, and The Story of Stuff Project’s new video tells the story of how Coca-Cola has consistently broken its sustainability promises to its customers over the years.


Sign the petition to tell Coca-Cola to bring back refill and use our social media toolkit to spread this message!

New EU Legislative Framework Prioritizes Industry Over Planetary Health

The European Union has launched its new Clean Industrial Deal. It was supposed to take a bold step toward a climate-neutral Europe. But how "clean" can it really be if it ignores one of Europe’s biggest polluters: plastic production?

A quote from Dr Daru Setyorini, from ECOTON, a BFFP-AP member that actively works on plastic waste trade in Indonesia.

Indonesia Bans Plastic Waste Imports — But Will It Bring Real Change?

Indonesia has announced a total ban on plastic waste imports, following similar moves in Thailand. While some see this as a step toward environmental justice, others warn of loopholes and poor enforcement that could weaken its impact. Could this ban drive real change, or will waste be diverted elsewhere?


In a recent article in The Diplomat, BFFP member organizations share their insights on what this means for Indonesia, regional waste flows, and global accountability.


Join the Global Recycling Day Webinar!

This Global Recycling Day join us for an insightful webinar where we critically examine recycling within the framework of “circularity” and unpack the FACTS, FICTION & FUTURE of recycling. During this session, you will get:

  • Expert insights on real recycling & real solutions;

  • Engage in a live Q&A session;

  • And network with like-minded individuals.

🗓️ Date: 18 March 2025

⏰ Time: 2PM GMT+2

📢 French Interpretation Available!


Uncover the Intersections of Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution is not just an environmental issue, but also a social justice issue that connects to workers’ rights, health, anti-racism and so much more. Break Free From Plastic explores these intersections of plastic pollution with new resources developed by members and partners and insights available on our website. 

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