Beyond Plastics
@beyondplastics.bsky.social
Working to end plastic pollution everywhere. Find us at www.BeyondPlastics.org or https://bit.ly/m/beyond-plastics
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We wrote a BOOK! 📘 “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” is due out from @thenewpress.bsky.social on Dec. 2.🗓️ But you can pre-order your copy right now🖱️at: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with... #toxicplastic #planetorplastic #environmentaljustice
Scientists created a model to simulate the breakdown of plastic and how long it takes to end up in the deep sea. They found that existing pollution would still float on the surface for more than one hundred years, even if no more floating plastic was dumped in the ocean.
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Plastic pollution spends a century on ocean surface, study finds
Scientists from HR Wallingford say the study provides "critical insights" into tackling plastic pollution.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Scientists created a model to simulate the breakdown of plastic and how long it takes to end up in the deep sea. They found that existing pollution would still float on the surface for more than one hundred years, even if no more floating plastic was dumped in the ocean.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Strong support from folks in NY's River Towns for protecting human health from microplastics and toxic chemicals in plastic packaging by passing the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act.
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Strong support from folks in NY's River Towns for protecting human health from microplastics and toxic chemicals in plastic packaging by passing the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act.
We were excited to share our NEW BOOK, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with our friends, Jen Benson & David Toman of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, an important protector of the mighty Hudson River in NYS. 💧
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🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We were excited to share our NEW BOOK, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with our friends, Jen Benson & David Toman of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, an important protector of the mighty Hudson River in NYS. 💧
🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social
🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social
Global food and packaging companies, including Nestle, PepsiCo, and Unilever, have vowed to collaborate on cutting plastic use and push for regulation after U.N. talks in August collapsed.
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Global companies push for regulation on plastics reduction, report shows
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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Global food and packaging companies, including Nestle, PepsiCo, and Unilever, have vowed to collaborate on cutting plastic use and push for regulation after U.N. talks in August collapsed.
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www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Studies show that nearly 90% of Americans have detectable levels of BPA in their bodies. Now, new research reveals this everyday exposure is tied to changes in the heart’s electrical system.
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New research shows everyday exposure to chemicals found in common plastics affects your heart
Urine tests and EKGs found higher exposure was linked to changes in heart rhythms.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Studies show that nearly 90% of Americans have detectable levels of BPA in their bodies. Now, new research reveals this everyday exposure is tied to changes in the heart’s electrical system.
www.kplctv.com/2025/10/30/n...
www.kplctv.com/2025/10/30/n...
The momentum against plastic pollution is building up! 🌍 We’re excited to announce a new group joining our network. Together, we’re moving closer to a #PlasticFreeFuture
💥 Don’t forget! It's time to pre-order our new book. Get your copy here: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
💥 Don’t forget! It's time to pre-order our new book. Get your copy here: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The momentum against plastic pollution is building up! 🌍 We’re excited to announce a new group joining our network. Together, we’re moving closer to a #PlasticFreeFuture
💥 Don’t forget! It's time to pre-order our new book. Get your copy here: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
💥 Don’t forget! It's time to pre-order our new book. Get your copy here: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
We were so excited to share our forthcoming new book, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with our friend, ally, and advisory board member, @billmckibben.bsky.social! 💚
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We were so excited to share our forthcoming new book, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with our friend, ally, and advisory board member, @billmckibben.bsky.social! 💚
Hosting or joining? Turkey or tofurkey? Cranberry sauce or cranberry jelly? Whatever your plans are, we hope you will find these six steps to make your holiday meal plastic-free and zero waste helpful this holiday season. 🍁🥧🍠
Check out the guide: bit.ly/plastic-free...
Check out the guide: bit.ly/plastic-free...
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Hosting or joining? Turkey or tofurkey? Cranberry sauce or cranberry jelly? Whatever your plans are, we hope you will find these six steps to make your holiday meal plastic-free and zero waste helpful this holiday season. 🍁🥧🍠
Check out the guide: bit.ly/plastic-free...
Check out the guide: bit.ly/plastic-free...
Extra, extra! Read how our report, “Follow the Money,” documents the outsized role plastics and packaging industry lobbyists are playing in the battle to reduce needless polluting plastic packaging waste in NYS to save taxpayer $, protect EJ communities, and protect human health and our environment.
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Extra, extra! Read how our report, “Follow the Money,” documents the outsized role plastics and packaging industry lobbyists are playing in the battle to reduce needless polluting plastic packaging waste in NYS to save taxpayer $, protect EJ communities, and protect human health and our environment.
Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
This new study, which reveals that microwaving plastic containers releases billions of nano- and microplastics, “should be a wake-up call—not just to new parents, but to the FDA . . . They need to be far more proactive,” says Beyond Plastics President Judith Enck.
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Study uncovers disturbing side effect of using microwaves: '[This] should be a wake-up call' - NewsBreak
"People also deserve to know." Study uncovers disturbing side effect of using microwaves: '[This] should be a wake-up call' first appeared on The Cool Dow
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November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This new study, which reveals that microwaving plastic containers releases billions of nano- and microplastics, “should be a wake-up call—not just to new parents, but to the FDA . . . They need to be far more proactive,” says Beyond Plastics President Judith Enck.
www.newsbreak.com/the-cool-dow...
www.newsbreak.com/the-cool-dow...
The momentum against plastic pollution is building up! 🌍 We’re excited to announce a new group joining our network. Together, we’re moving closer to a #PlasticFreeFuture
💥 Don’t forget! It's time to pre-order our new book. Get your copy here: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
💥 Don’t forget! It's time to pre-order our new book. Get your copy here: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The momentum against plastic pollution is building up! 🌍 We’re excited to announce a new group joining our network. Together, we’re moving closer to a #PlasticFreeFuture
💥 Don’t forget! It's time to pre-order our new book. Get your copy here: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
💥 Don’t forget! It's time to pre-order our new book. Get your copy here: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
Attorneys General are increasingly leading the charge to hold plastic polluters accountable. Our president, Judith Enck was excited to share our NEW BOOK, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with Bob Abrams, Former NY Attorney General 📘
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Attorneys General are increasingly leading the charge to hold plastic polluters accountable. Our president, Judith Enck was excited to share our NEW BOOK, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with Bob Abrams, Former NY Attorney General 📘
Even if we stopped all plastic pollution today, new research shows that fragments of buoyant plastic would continue to pollute the ocean’s surface for more than a century.
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Scientists have puzzled over what happens to plastic as it breaks down in the ocean – our new study helps explain the mystery
Some plastic pollution lingers at the ocean’s surface for more than a century.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Even if we stopped all plastic pollution today, new research shows that fragments of buoyant plastic would continue to pollute the ocean’s surface for more than a century.
theconversation.com/scientists-h...
theconversation.com/scientists-h...
We love our pets, so it's important to make sure their toys aren't secretly harming them (or us)! It's time to get toxic chemicals OUT of plastics by passing the NY PRRIA, which would ban 16 of the most toxic chemicals used in plastic packaging.
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Plastic Dog Toys May Be Harming Pets—and Their Owners Experts explain how plastic playthings put dogs (and humans) at risk
Chemical "exposure is associated with a whole host of health issues for our pets," Aidan Charron told Newsweek.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We love our pets, so it's important to make sure their toys aren't secretly harming them (or us)! It's time to get toxic chemicals OUT of plastics by passing the NY PRRIA, which would ban 16 of the most toxic chemicals used in plastic packaging.
www.newsweek.com/plastic-dog-...
www.newsweek.com/plastic-dog-...
Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
October 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
Halloween is right around the corner! Check out our Plastic-Free Halloween Tips as you finish your prep for this year and to get inspiration for next year.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Halloween is right around the corner! Check out our Plastic-Free Halloween Tips as you finish your prep for this year and to get inspiration for next year.
bit.ly/Plastic-Free...
bit.ly/Plastic-Free...
A frightening amount of plastic ends up thrown away after Halloween. Learn how you can make your celebration more sustainable by watching this interview with Judith Enck and by reading our Plastic-Free Halloween Tips!
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Guide: www.beyondplastics.org/holiday-guid...
Video Cutting scary waste and ghoulish plastic out of Halloween
A frightening amount of plastic ends up thrown away after Halloween. How you can make your celebration more sustainable?
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October 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A frightening amount of plastic ends up thrown away after Halloween. Learn how you can make your celebration more sustainable by watching this interview with Judith Enck and by reading our Plastic-Free Halloween Tips!
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Guide: www.beyondplastics.org/holiday-guid...
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Guide: www.beyondplastics.org/holiday-guid...
Plastic clothes? No, thank you! Join us and @defendourhealth.bsky.social in calling on 3 top children's clothing-makers to stop using so much plastic in their products. 🛑 Sign the petition urging Carters, H&M, and The Children's Place to stop using so much polyester. bit.ly/no-plastic-c...
STOP Making Kids' Clothes From Plastic
Polyester is a type of plastic that's made from fossil fuels combined with synthetic chemical additives, some of which are harmful to humans. Polyester clothing also contributes to the growing micropl...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Plastic clothes? No, thank you! Join us and @defendourhealth.bsky.social in calling on 3 top children's clothing-makers to stop using so much plastic in their products. 🛑 Sign the petition urging Carters, H&M, and The Children's Place to stop using so much polyester. bit.ly/no-plastic-c...
We wrote a BOOK! 📘 “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” is due out from @thenewpress.bsky.social on Dec. 2 🗓️
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We wrote a BOOK! 📘 “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” is due out from @thenewpress.bsky.social on Dec. 2 🗓️
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social
We wrote a BOOK! 📘 “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” is due out from @thenewpress.bsky.social on Dec. 2 🗓️
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We wrote a BOOK! 📘 “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” is due out from @thenewpress.bsky.social on Dec. 2 🗓️
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social
We can achieve a world without plastic pollution, but we need to build a bigger, more powerful grassroots movement to do it.
How can you help? Register for the free, upcoming Beyond Plastics Grassroots Advocacy Training.
www.beyondplastics.org/trainings
How can you help? Register for the free, upcoming Beyond Plastics Grassroots Advocacy Training.
www.beyondplastics.org/trainings
October 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We can achieve a world without plastic pollution, but we need to build a bigger, more powerful grassroots movement to do it.
How can you help? Register for the free, upcoming Beyond Plastics Grassroots Advocacy Training.
www.beyondplastics.org/trainings
How can you help? Register for the free, upcoming Beyond Plastics Grassroots Advocacy Training.
www.beyondplastics.org/trainings
Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
October 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics.
www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...
We wrote a BOOK! 📘 “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” is due out from @thenewpress.bsky.social on Dec. 2 🗓️
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We wrote a BOOK! 📘 “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” is due out from @thenewpress.bsky.social on Dec. 2 🗓️
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...
“These companies have continued to profit from the sales of their plastic grocery bags while falsely representing to Californians that their bags are recyclable,” California @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov said. “To put it simply, they are breaking the law.”
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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
Plastic Bag Makers to Pay California $1.7 Million for False Recycling Claims
The state also announced it was suing three other companies that it said illegally marketed their plastic bags as being recyclable when they were not.
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
“These companies have continued to profit from the sales of their plastic grocery bags while falsely representing to Californians that their bags are recyclable,” California @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov said. “To put it simply, they are breaking the law.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...