Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 16/04/2026Every day, millions of single-use containers are used once and thrown away. But a growing number of cities & businesses across Europe are testing and implementing reuse systems for takeaway packaging. What are the benefits of this shift? Check the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP): zurl.co/lfVmR 131
Reposted by Rethink Plastic alliancesurfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Retrace! collections aren’t just about removing waste from the environment—they’re about turning that waste into robust scientific evidence to push policymakers and industries to take action at the highest level! Help us achieve even more victories! 👉 retrace.surfrider.eu/en/interactive… 011
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceBreak Free From Plastic @breakfreefromplastic.org · 07/04/2026🌍 Plastics are not just an environmental issue, they’re a public health crisis. 🩸 From the moment they’re made to the second they’re thrown away, plastics release toxic chemicals that harm our bodies and our communities. #BreakFreeFromPlastic #WorldHealthDay 132
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 26/03/2026🚨 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has finally unveiled science-based opinions on the restriction of #PFAS #foreverchemicals ⚠️Both RAC and SEAC agree: PFAS pose a risk, emissions must be minimised and multiple uses have alternatives Check our article here > open.substack.com/pub/european... 12816
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceBreak Free From Plastic @breakfreefromplastic.org · 19/03/2026The new documentary #ThePlasticDetox is an eye-opening journey into the hidden dangers of plastic in our homes, with an eye towards one challenge specifically: the worldwide fertility crisis. 📽️ Watch the film and join the call for a strong #PlasticsTreaty! #BreakFreeFromPlastic 164
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceBreak Free From Plastic @breakfreefromplastic.org · 16/03/2026📉 Global fertility rates have dropped over 50% in the past 50 years. What’s driving this decline? Research from Dr. Shanna Swan shows it’s closely linked to the chemicals in plastic. 🚨 ⚠️ #BreakFreeFromPlastic #ThePlasticDetox #UnplasticYourLife 12417
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 28/02/2026What if Europe had a ‘’transition to circularity’’ fund? The Circular Economy Act can introduce this temporary measure to help circular businesses expand. Extended Producer Responsibility schemes must finance their fair share of this transition. EPR for waste reduction proposal: zurl.co/4o1dA 053
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 30/01/2026This week, we talked #CircularEconomy with Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu. With @rethinkplastic.bsky.social, @ecos.ngo and @zerowasteeurope.eu, we highlighted that EU policy must focus on #waste prevention, reuse, repair, and non-toxicity. We look forward to continuing this dialogue! 194
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceCenter for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 09/02/2026Almost 2 years ago, @ec.europa.eu backed the Antwerp Declaration to revive EU industry. The result? Environmental deregulation, called “simplification.” Winners: Fossil fuel & petrochemical industries. Losers: People & the planet. Two years on, calls for a different path still stand: bit.ly/4kk0XB7bit.lyCorporate capture won’t solve environmental crisesWe implore EU and member state leaders to prioritise the protection of citizens and environments suffering from chemical, pesticide, and fossil fuel pollution, and action to ensure that big polluters ... 13328
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 27/01/2026Together w/ @rethinkplastic.bsky.social, we had a great exchange w/ @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu, w/ Aline Maigret representing ZWE, to discuss the Winter Package, the Circular Economy Act, and PPWR implementation. Here's to continued dialogue for EU policy to deliver a truly circular economy! 042
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 14/01/2026🚰 New EU-wide protections against PFAS in drinking water are now in force! This is a win for people, our waters and strong EU rules! 🎉 But for harmonised monitoring, we must defend the EU's Water Framework Directive - the cornerstone of water protection✊ More ⬇️ #ProtectWater #OneHealth #BanPFAS 33317
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceEnvironmental Investigation Agency @eia-news.bsky.social · 14/01/2026We’re pleased to share this guest blog by our Turkish plastics pollution partner Umut Özşimşek, Editor of the platform Çukuravo. Read his blog in full now at loom.ly/zDNWGss #plastics #pollution # Türkiye #Turkey 132
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 16/01/2026𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 😍France is taking on the most toxic practices in the textile sector, with a pioneering law addressing overproduction and holding fashion brands accountable for the soaring amounts of textile waste. BUT...🧵👇 1167
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 07/01/2026@eeb.org @zerowasteeurope.eu @ecos.ngo @surfridereurope.bsky.social @seasatrisk.bsky.social @clienteartheur.bsky.social @greenpeace.eu @ciel.org @eia-news.bsky.social 020
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 07/01/2026💡 Rethink Plastic is an alliance of leading European NGOs, bringing together policy & technical expertise. We work with European policymakers to design and deliver policy solutions for a future free from #plasticpollution. ⬇️ Subscribe to our #newsletter⬇️ rethinkplasticalliance.eu/newsletter/rethinkplasticalliance.euNewsletter Against Plastic Pollution - Rethink PlasticSign up to the Rethink Plastic Alliance Newsletter to stay up to date on all developments on EU plastics policy! 120
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 07/01/2026🗞️ The #newsletter will be released on a quarterly basis and will bring you up to date with all the latest developments on #plastics in EU policy. It will feature all the latest news and publications from Rethink Plastic and our member organisations. 110
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 07/01/2026🔎Access to well-researched and digestible information on #policy & the #environment is more important than ever. We want to make sure that our reports, blog posts, and policy briefings reach all those who are interested, irrespective of changing algorithms & political affiliations of platform owners 110
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Happy New Year 🥳 And happy new Rethink #Plastic newsletter! With the start of the new year we are launching our #newsletter - the place to stay up to date on everything EU plastics policy! #EUpolicy ⬇️ Subscribe to the newsletter here ⬇️ rethinkplasticalliance.eu/newsletter/ 142
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 10/12/2025🚨 EU Commission weakens another set of laws amid maladministration red flags Once again, @ec.europa.eu is bending their own procedures to chip away at crucial EU laws that protect our health, ecosystems and long-term prosperity. Who are they actually doing this for? 1136
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 25/11/2025We're concerned about talks to reopen the #PPWR as part of the upcoming Environmental Simplification Package. A @reloop.bsky.social-led joint call of 112 signatories, incl/ ZWE, urged @ec.europa.eu to maintain the stability needed to achieve a circular economy. Full joint call 👉 zurl.co/Pbpvo 031
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 27/11/2025⚠️𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗨 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 Today @ec.europa.eu released its updated Bioeconomy Strategy — but it lacks the ambition needed to align Europe’s resource use with the ecological limits of our planet. Our reaction: eeb.org/commissions-... 02111
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceECOS @ecos.ngo · 27/11/2025Press release 📢 The EU's revised Bioeconomy Strategy hides old mistakes in new branding Full reaction here 👇 ecostandard.org/news_events/...ecostandard.orgEU Bioeconomy Strategy hides old mistakes in new branding - ECOSThe EU Bioeconomy Strategy took some steps to introduce circularity and sustainability, but missed opportunities to do more, environmental organisation ECOS says. 053
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 27/11/2025@ecos.ngo @seasatrisk.bsky.social @greenpeace.eu 010
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Led by @reloop.bsky.social the joint call was signed by a coalition of 115 trade organisations, industry and national associations, reuse businesses and leading European NGOs & environmental groups. @eeb.org @zerowasteeurope.eu @surfridereurope.bsky.social @ciel.org @clientearth.bsky.social 140
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Reopening the #PPWR, even for minor amendments, risks: 🗑️ Further worsening the EU's packaging waste crisis ⚖️ Creating legislative uncertainty for businesses 💶 Delaying crucial investments in circular solutions 🔃 Undermining the #CID goal to double the EU's circular material use by 2030 120
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 27/11/2025We are deeply concerned by the potential reopening of the #PPWR as part of the upcoming Omnibus. That's why we signed a joint call to @steph-sejourne.bsky.social and @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu to protect the integrity of the PPWR! The joint statement 👇 rethinkplasticalliance.eu/news/rethink...linkedin.com𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! We are deeply… | Rethink Plastic Alliance𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! We are deeply concerned by the potential reopening of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation ... 1103
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Reduce, reuse, recycle - all of these core tenets must be part of the EU's Circular Economy Act! We submitted our feedback to @ec.europa.eu's upcoming proposal for a Circular Economy Act 👇 rethinkplasticalliance.eu/wp-content/u... 030
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceRethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Let's talk about solutions 🤩 REGISTER NOW for the 10th European #REUSE Conference to discuss how to successfully build & expand reuse systems within the framework of the #PPWR 📆 November 6th, 9:30 - 4:00 📍Rue d'Egmont 11, BXL or Zoom Register here 👇 www.duh.de/informieren/... 1135
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 24/10/2025🪓 “Simplification” is bad for business It’s been a busy but important week in Brussels. EU leaders kicked the climate can down the road, the Commission unveiled its 2026 work plan, and Parliament voted on key files — including some notable wins for people and planet. 172
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 28/10/2025🌍 The transition to zero waste is already underway. 🚨BUT Europe's material footprint and the world's global resource extraction remain dangerously high. 💪It’s time to move beyond "sustainability-as-usual" and embrace genuine transformation NOW. Read the full blog post below 👇zerowasteeurope.euRethinking resources: the next frontier for a zero waste future - Zero Waste EuropeAn article describing how Zero Waste Europe and its network are at the forefront of zero waste solutions, which are improving economies, creating jobs and building healthier communities. 042
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Who? representatives from politics, civil society, companies, science and administration Organised by: @umwelthilfe.bsky.social, European Association of Beverage Wholesalers, Private Breweries Germany, Pro Mehrweg e.V. & @reloop.bsky.social 000
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Let's talk about solutions 🤩 REGISTER NOW for the 10th European #REUSE Conference to discuss how to successfully build & expand reuse systems within the framework of the #PPWR 📆 November 6th, 9:30 - 4:00 📍Rue d'Egmont 11, BXL or Zoom Register here 👇 www.duh.de/informieren/... 1135
Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 22/10/2025🥳 BIG WIN AGAINST PLASTIC PELLET POLLUTION 🥳 Yesterday, @europarl.europa.eu formally approved the pellets regulation! This comes after many years of advocacy by RPA &our members @eia-news.bsky.social, @seasatrisk.bsky.social & @surfridereurope.bsky.social rethinkplasticalliance.eu/news/plastic... 021
Reposted by Rethink Plastic alliancesurfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 21/10/2025After more than a decade of advocacy, today marks a major milestone in the fight against plastic pellet pollution! 🌊 The European Parliament has officially approved the Regulation on preventing pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. A long-awaited step towards a zero pellet loss in Europe. 164
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 14/10/2025🏙️ 36 cities & reuse businesses call for a fairer, prevention-first EPR reform! Current systems reward waste over reuse. It’s time to fund prevention & circularity. ♻️ Check the campaign👉 zurl.co/WosTS #EPRreform #BreaktheSingleUseBias 022
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceSeas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 14/10/2025“We want a sustainable and low-impact fisheries sector, but one that’s economically viable without public support. For this we really need a #JustTransition.” Our Executive Director Monica Verbeek calls for better use of EU funds during our #EUOceanWeek event on the EU's multi-annual budget. 💶 #MFF 162
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 08/10/2025Berlin is making reuse as easy as returning a bottle, thanks to @umwelthilfe.bsky.social and the RSVP project🔄 Grab your coffee in a reusable cup from a burger chain. Drop it at your supermarket's bottle return machine while grocery shopping. Done. ✅ Read all about it on our latest blog post 👇zerowasteeurope.euBerlin's successful gamble: making reuse as easy as bottle returnsThis blog post brings you the main takeaways from the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP) study visit to Berlin and the city's efforts to turn reuse from a seemingly clunky process into something smooth and... 043
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceCenter for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 10/10/2025New report by #FairFin exposes the hidden costs of Flanders’ #petrochemical sector. In 2024, 29 Flemish petrochemical plants emitted as much CO₂ as over 500,000 Flemish citizens. Yet they received EU carbon allowances, effectively getting paid to pollute. 152
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 10/10/2025🤒 EUROPE IS MISDIAGNOSED Blood tests found PFAS in every EU leader tested, proof that pollution runs through Europe’s veins. As calls grow for a full ban on “forever chemicals,” Brussels offers the wrong cure: weaker protections disguised as “simplification.” 1128
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceEnvironmental Investigation Agency @eia-news.bsky.social · 01/10/2025The UK Government’s long-overdue introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging came into effect today (1 October). Find out more about the EPR scheme at loom.ly/PRFNqRs #plastics #pollution #oceans #climate #UK 021
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 01/10/2025💥Our message is loud, clear, and rolling: STOP THE OMNIBUS. 🚍 We are making our tour around the EU institutions to make sure lawmakers can’t look away. We want clean air, safe water, and a future for all. Follow us 👉 handsoffnature.eu/the-campaign/ #HandsOffNature 13515
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 02/10/2025📆 Today's the day! You still have time if you haven't registered for our ''Better than burning: stories from communities fighting incineration'' webinar. ZW Latvija's Maija Krastina will moderate the chat on the dangers of waste incineration. Register now at zurl.co/bJpqd See you there soon 👍 021
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 29/09/2025🚯 How can the EU Circular Economy Act unlock EPR’s potential? Join our webinar 7 Oct, 10:30 CEST to explore how to transform EPR into a fairer, more circular tool that supports reuse, repair, and prevention. Register now!👉 zurl.co/P1GFd #EPRRreform #BreaktheSingleUseBias 022
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceBreak Free From Plastic @breakfreefromplastic.org · 30/09/2025🔥 🏭 Waste-to-energy is a FALSE solution to plastic pollution. The REAL solution? CUT plastic production and scale up REUSE systems. Learn more about reuse: www.breakfreefromplastic.org/reuse-… #BreakFreeFromPlastic #WasteToEnergy #Incineration 063
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 30/09/2025NEW: 156 organisations call for EU-wide ban on new waste incineration. Why? 🔥 EU already has 60M tonne overcapacity crisis. 🌍 Higher carbon emissions than many energy sources. ♻️ Blocks circular economy progress. ☠️ Toxic chemicals found in nearby communities. Joint letter: www.betterthanburning.eu 01610
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 22/09/2025Citizens across Europe are making their voices heard: ‘ We say NO to waste incineration’. Join the ‘’Better than burning: stories from communities fighting incineration’’ webinar and hear from activists like @gaiazerowaste.bsky.social Brex Arevalo. Register now: zurl.co/U4F5P 053
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceECOS @ecos.ngo · 18/09/2025We've received overwhelming demand for our webinar on #packaging #standards We've now made more spaces available - register today! Join experts from @ecos.ngo, @foodpackagingforum.org, The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse (PR3), and New Reuse Alliance ecostandard.org/news_events/... #PPWR #reuse 043
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceZero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 19/09/2025Attention all European companies working w/ reusable packaging! Fill the 2025 survey for the European Reuse Barometer to: - Be featured in the report. - Contribute to the reuse industry's growth/visibility. - Show reuse works environmentally & economically.forms.fillout.comEuropean Reuse Barometer 2025Made with Fillout, the best way to make forms, surveys and quizzes your audience will answer. 032
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceClientEarth @clientearth.bsky.social · 19/09/2025🚨 Court action🚨 We’ve filed a case against Nestlé Poland for misleading recycling claims on plastic water bottles. Claims on bottles from one of its water brands including ‘I am recyclable’ and 'I am made from another bottle’ falsely portray plastic as circular & fully recyclable ⬇️ 195
Reposted by Rethink Plastic allianceECOS @ecos.ngo · 19/09/2025#Recycling claims can make plastic bottles seem harmless to the #environment but only 9% of ALL #plastic ever made globally has been recycled. ♻️ Green claims such as ‘100% recyclable’ are: ✖️ Misleading consumers ✖️ Delaying us from making true progress against plastic #pollution 153