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A collective of positive activists protecting the ocean since 1990. 🌊
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Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Thursday agreed to exempt more companies from green reporting rules. 🔴
EU conservatives vote with far right to approve cuts to green rules
The outcome highlights the EPP’s willingness to abandon its traditional centrist coalition allies.
www.politico.eu
November 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Thursday agreed to exempt more companies from green reporting rules. 🔴
A step in the right direction! @consilium.europa.eu took a strong stand for health and environmental protection, and against careless deregulation. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/fr/press/press-releases/2025/11/05/council-agrees-position-to-simplify-requirements-for-chemical-products/
November 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
A step in the right direction! @consilium.europa.eu took a strong stand for health and environmental protection, and against careless deregulation. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/fr/press/press-releases/2025/11/05/council-agrees-position-to-simplify-requirements-for-chemical-products/
Our ocean is our life-support system but it’s under increasing threat. With COP30 in Brazil and the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement ahead, the world is at a decisive moment: we must move from promises to real action. ✊🌊
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Our ocean is our life-support system but it’s under increasing threat. With COP30 in Brazil and the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement ahead, the world is at a decisive moment: we must move from promises to real action. ✊🌊
Last night, we raised €175,500 at The One Ocean Gala 2025, our annual charity event! 🩵🌊 Yesterday was even more special as we we celebrated Surfrider Europe's 35 anniversary! A massive thanks to our passionate and committed community. Your action helps us taking concrete action to protect the Ocean.
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last night, we raised €175,500 at The One Ocean Gala 2025, our annual charity event! 🩵🌊 Yesterday was even more special as we we celebrated Surfrider Europe's 35 anniversary! A massive thanks to our passionate and committed community. Your action helps us taking concrete action to protect the Ocean.
We welcome the proposal, as it shows that the EU is finally acknowledging the need for binding measures covering the entire value chain.
EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets
EU takes aim at tiny plastic pellet pollution with new regulations
www.euronews.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We welcome the proposal, as it shows that the EU is finally acknowledging the need for binding measures covering the entire value chain.
"It's also a broader issue involving the value chain, which handles these pellets in a way that doesn't prevent their loss into the environment,"Lucie Padovani marine litter lobbying officer at Surfrider. today.rtl.lu/news/science...
Light, buoyant, and insoluble: EU takes aim at plastic pellets to prevent their nightmare cleanup
today.rtl.lu
October 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"It's also a broader issue involving the value chain, which handles these pellets in a way that doesn't prevent their loss into the environment,"Lucie Padovani marine litter lobbying officer at Surfrider. today.rtl.lu/news/science...
After 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.
October 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
After 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.
Countries worldwide are at risk from over 22 trillion plastic pellets spilling into the environment each year! ⚠️🌊 We're taking part in the Great Global Nurdle Hunt to help collect evidence and raise awareness of nurdle pollution. Join us and help stop this pollution ➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Countries worldwide are at risk from over 22 trillion plastic pellets spilling into the environment each year! ⚠️🌊 We're taking part in the Great Global Nurdle Hunt to help collect evidence and raise awareness of nurdle pollution. Join us and help stop this pollution ➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk
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The #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt starts today! 🌎
This month thousands of #nurdlehunters will be collecting vital #plasticpellet pollution data & calling for change💪
Join in and be part of the solution 🔎
For more on how to take part & how to download our new app▶️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
This month thousands of #nurdlehunters will be collecting vital #plasticpellet pollution data & calling for change💪
Join in and be part of the solution 🔎
For more on how to take part & how to download our new app▶️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
October 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt starts today! 🌎
This month thousands of #nurdlehunters will be collecting vital #plasticpellet pollution data & calling for change💪
Join in and be part of the solution 🔎
For more on how to take part & how to download our new app▶️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
This month thousands of #nurdlehunters will be collecting vital #plasticpellet pollution data & calling for change💪
Join in and be part of the solution 🔎
For more on how to take part & how to download our new app▶️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has just released its latest report on the state of nature in Europe — and the findings are alarming. 🔴🌊
State of Europe’s environment not good: threats to nature and impacts of climate change top challenges
Significant progress has been made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, but the overall state of Europe’s environment is not good, especially its nature which continues to face degradation, overexploitation and biodiversity loss. The impacts of accelerating climate change are also an urgent challenge, according to the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) most comprehensive, ‘state of environment’ report, published today. The outlook for most environmental trends is concerning and poses major risks to Europe’s economic prosperity, security and quality of life.
www.eea.europa.eu
September 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has just released its latest report on the state of nature in Europe — and the findings are alarming. 🔴🌊
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🚨 Big water news from Brussels: EU institutions have just struck a deal on updated water pollution rules.
It includes tougher standards for PFAS, pesticides like glyphosate, and pharmaceutical pollution - but there's a catch.
The deal delays action until 2039…
Press release in comments ⬇️
🚨 Big water news from Brussels: EU institutions have just struck a deal on updated water pollution rules.
It includes tougher standards for PFAS, pesticides like glyphosate, and pharmaceutical pollution - but there's a catch.
The deal delays action until 2039…
Press release in comments ⬇️
September 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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🚨 Big water news from Brussels: EU institutions have just struck a deal on updated water pollution rules.
It includes tougher standards for PFAS, pesticides like glyphosate, and pharmaceutical pollution - but there's a catch.
The deal delays action until 2039…
Press release in comments ⬇️
🚨 Big water news from Brussels: EU institutions have just struck a deal on updated water pollution rules.
It includes tougher standards for PFAS, pesticides like glyphosate, and pharmaceutical pollution - but there's a catch.
The deal delays action until 2039…
Press release in comments ⬇️
💧 Toxic water at the EU Parliament today wasn’t just a stunt - it was a warning
As trilogue talks draw to an end, EU lawmakers must stand firm:
⚠️ No more loopholes
⏰ No more delay
🌍 Protect our rivers, our health, and our future
Pollution is real. Action must be too.
@europarl.europa.eu
As trilogue talks draw to an end, EU lawmakers must stand firm:
⚠️ No more loopholes
⏰ No more delay
🌍 Protect our rivers, our health, and our future
Pollution is real. Action must be too.
@europarl.europa.eu
September 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
💧 Toxic water at the EU Parliament today wasn’t just a stunt - it was a warning
As trilogue talks draw to an end, EU lawmakers must stand firm:
⚠️ No more loopholes
⏰ No more delay
🌍 Protect our rivers, our health, and our future
Pollution is real. Action must be too.
@europarl.europa.eu
As trilogue talks draw to an end, EU lawmakers must stand firm:
⚠️ No more loopholes
⏰ No more delay
🌍 Protect our rivers, our health, and our future
Pollution is real. Action must be too.
@europarl.europa.eu
Over 600 scientists from across Europe have signed a joint statement calling on the EU to urgently update its water pollution rules. 💧📣 https://www.fba.org.uk/fba-voice/scientists-statement-of-support-for-updated-eu-water-pollution-standards
September 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Over 600 scientists from across Europe have signed a joint statement calling on the EU to urgently update its water pollution rules. 💧📣 https://www.fba.org.uk/fba-voice/scientists-statement-of-support-for-updated-eu-water-pollution-standards
⏳ Just 5 days left to speak up for nature!
The European Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion.
Tell them loud and clear to keep their #HandsOffNature 🙅
Send your message here: handsoffnature.eu
Details in this thread 👇1/5
The European Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion.
Tell them loud and clear to keep their #HandsOffNature 🙅
Send your message here: handsoffnature.eu
Details in this thread 👇1/5
September 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
⏳ Just 5 days left to speak up for nature!
The European Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion.
Tell them loud and clear to keep their #HandsOffNature 🙅
Send your message here: handsoffnature.eu
Details in this thread 👇1/5
The European Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion.
Tell them loud and clear to keep their #HandsOffNature 🙅
Send your message here: handsoffnature.eu
Details in this thread 👇1/5
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We are in awe 🤯 Over 100,000 citizens have already sent a message to the European Commission, sharing why they oppose the weakening of EU nature laws.
If you care about nature & support strong EU environmental laws, now is the moment to speak up!
Send your message! 👉 www.wwf.eu/campaigns/it...
If you care about nature & support strong EU environmental laws, now is the moment to speak up!
Send your message! 👉 www.wwf.eu/campaigns/it...
September 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We are in awe 🤯 Over 100,000 citizens have already sent a message to the European Commission, sharing why they oppose the weakening of EU nature laws.
If you care about nature & support strong EU environmental laws, now is the moment to speak up!
Send your message! 👉 www.wwf.eu/campaigns/it...
If you care about nature & support strong EU environmental laws, now is the moment to speak up!
Send your message! 👉 www.wwf.eu/campaigns/it...
🚫 No agreement on the Plastics Treaty in Geneva
Better no treaty than a watered-down one!
After 10 days of negotiations, States failed to adopt an agreement capable of ending the global plastic crisis.
Better no treaty than a watered-down one!
After 10 days of negotiations, States failed to adopt an agreement capable of ending the global plastic crisis.
August 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🚫 No agreement on the Plastics Treaty in Geneva
Better no treaty than a watered-down one!
After 10 days of negotiations, States failed to adopt an agreement capable of ending the global plastic crisis.
Better no treaty than a watered-down one!
After 10 days of negotiations, States failed to adopt an agreement capable of ending the global plastic crisis.
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BREAKING: Following hours of delay leading up to the closing plenary session of the final scheduled day of negotiations for the #PlasticTreaty, INC Chair @LuisVayasEc announced that 'the work continues' and adjourned the session to reconvene tomorrow [August 15th] at a time tbd
August 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
BREAKING: Following hours of delay leading up to the closing plenary session of the final scheduled day of negotiations for the #PlasticTreaty, INC Chair @LuisVayasEc announced that 'the work continues' and adjourned the session to reconvene tomorrow [August 15th] at a time tbd
As we enter the final day of negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty, the new text proposed yesterday marks an unprecedented step backwards. 🔴
August 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
As we enter the final day of negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty, the new text proposed yesterday marks an unprecedented step backwards. 🔴
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LIVE: #INC52 #PlasticsTreaty plenary is happening now in Geneva. The new text from INC Chair @LuisVayasEc (released only 1 hour ago) does not mention "life cycle" or "chemicals" at all. It is a betrayal of the original mandate. #BreakFreeFromPlastic unep.org/inc-plastic-... (1/🧵
August 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
LIVE: #INC52 #PlasticsTreaty plenary is happening now in Geneva. The new text from INC Chair @LuisVayasEc (released only 1 hour ago) does not mention "life cycle" or "chemicals" at all. It is a betrayal of the original mandate. #BreakFreeFromPlastic unep.org/inc-plastic-... (1/🧵
🔴 As negotiations on the #PlasticsTreaty stall in Geneva, the Chair’s new draft text disregards science, ignores the needs voiced by frontline communities, and offers no improvement for the future. Together with @zerowastefrance.org, we call for its rejection!
August 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🔴 As negotiations on the #PlasticsTreaty stall in Geneva, the Chair’s new draft text disregards science, ignores the needs voiced by frontline communities, and offers no improvement for the future. Together with @zerowastefrance.org, we call for its rejection!
The EU must lead the way towards an ambitious global plastics treaty that includes a real reduction in plastic production – not just better waste management. Call on European leaders to stand firm for an ambitious treaty 👉 tag @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu and @ec.europa.eu in the comments!
August 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The EU must lead the way towards an ambitious global plastics treaty that includes a real reduction in plastic production – not just better waste management. Call on European leaders to stand firm for an ambitious treaty 👉 tag @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu and @ec.europa.eu in the comments!
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🚨Showing our collective power outside plenary🚨
Observers gather outside the plenary hall, telling delegates to fix the process, keep their promise, and end plastic pollution.
#INC52 #PlasticsTreaty #BeatPlasticPollution #BreakFreeFromPlastic
Observers gather outside the plenary hall, telling delegates to fix the process, keep their promise, and end plastic pollution.
#INC52 #PlasticsTreaty #BeatPlasticPollution #BreakFreeFromPlastic
August 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
🚨Showing our collective power outside plenary🚨
Observers gather outside the plenary hall, telling delegates to fix the process, keep their promise, and end plastic pollution.
#INC52 #PlasticsTreaty #BeatPlasticPollution #BreakFreeFromPlastic
Observers gather outside the plenary hall, telling delegates to fix the process, keep their promise, and end plastic pollution.
#INC52 #PlasticsTreaty #BeatPlasticPollution #BreakFreeFromPlastic
Yesterday, we joined the citizen mobilization organized by the NGO stop2drop in front of the UN headquarters in Geneva, where 1 million collected cigarette butts were displayed as a memorial to symbolize the urgency of tackling massive plastic pollution. @breakfreefromplastic.org
August 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Yesterday, we joined the citizen mobilization organized by the NGO stop2drop in front of the UN headquarters in Geneva, where 1 million collected cigarette butts were displayed as a memorial to symbolize the urgency of tackling massive plastic pollution. @breakfreefromplastic.org
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🌍 These are the highs and lows from Day One of the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations in Geneva! 🙇🏽♀️
➡️ POPLite (Progress on Plastic) will be updating each day to share the most important developments on one of the most important treaties of our time. 🙌
➡️ POPLite (Progress on Plastic) will be updating each day to share the most important developments on one of the most important treaties of our time. 🙌
August 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🌍 These are the highs and lows from Day One of the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations in Geneva! 🙇🏽♀️
➡️ POPLite (Progress on Plastic) will be updating each day to share the most important developments on one of the most important treaties of our time. 🙌
➡️ POPLite (Progress on Plastic) will be updating each day to share the most important developments on one of the most important treaties of our time. 🙌