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We need a strong global treaty to help curb the plastic pollution crisis
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"Next week, we have an historic opportunity. We have the chance to drastically reduce plastic waste through the adoption of a global plastics treaty at the upcoming United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) meeting. But we need your help.
Starting February 28th, the UNEA will meet in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss a mandate to open negotiations for an international, legally-binding treaty on plastic. This means that plastic pollution will be globally regulated and everybody will have to comply.
We’re asking our amazing supporters to sign the petition calling on the NZ Government to support a strong global plastics treaty. Will you help us seize this rare opportunity for change?
The movement pushing for lasting solutions to the plastic pollution crisis is gaining speed! A few days ago, weeks before Global Plastics Treaty discussions, Coca-Cola announced it will make at least 25% of its packaging reusable by 2030.
Is this enough? No: we need Coke to do more by committing to 50% reusable packaging by 2030 and other big brands like Pepsi, Unilever and Nestlé must follow suit.
Things are changing – just not fast enough to match the scale of the crisis. That’s why we need a legally binding global treaty. A strong treaty means keeping oil and gas in the ground. It means big brands switching to refill and reuse systems. It means working in solidarity with frontline communities. It means better air and climate.
To truly tackle this global crisis, we need a solution that matches the scale of the problem. A commitment between nations is what we need to stop plastic pollution at its source and save the planet. A global treaty is the solution.
Please talk to your friends and whānau about signing the petition today. Let’s stand together to ensure that we encourage the NZ Government to support a strong global plastics treaty.
As always, thanks for taking the time to read this email and your ongoing support.
Ngā mihi,
Juressa and the Greenpeace Aotearoa whānau"