The EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies from 12 August 2026, introducing sweeping changes for businesses and consumers alike. From mandatory recyclability to bans on harmful chemicals, it marks a turning point in the fight against packaging waste. Here is what you need to know.

Plastic pollution is no longer just an environmental issue — it’s a growing health crisis. Microplastics have been found in human blood, brains, and reproductive organs, raising serious concerns about fertility, cognitive decline, and chronic disease. This article explores emerging science and why urgent action is needed to protect human health.

PlasticBusters and The ESG Institute have joined forces to combat global plastic pollution and promote circular economy practices. With volunteers in over 100 countries and a shared commitment to sustainability, the partnership will focus on training, awareness, innovation, and advocacy to drive lasting change and reduce plastic’s environmental impact worldwide.

The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5), held in Busan, Korea, brought over 3,300 participants to tackle plastic pollution. While progress was made, debates over binding measures and transparency highlighted deep divisions. Advocacy groups demand stronger commitments as the world waits for the next session to shape a transformative treaty.

Discover the alarming truth with our latest post "One Million Tons a Year and Counting: The Shocking Reality of Plastic Additives in Our Oceans," highlighting EA Earth Action's research on the massive scale of unseen pollutants in our seas. Join us in unveiling the hidden crisis beneath the waves and learn what actions we can take.