Beyond Plastics

‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.

Exclusive finding by @desmog.com shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic products was not possible as early as 1974:

www.desmog.com/2025/08/05/m...

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World in $1.5tn ‘plastics crisis’ hitting health from infancy to old age, report warns Plastic production has increased more than 200 times since 1950 and hits health at every stage from extraction to disposal, says review in the Lancet

The US Congress is MIA on this vital issue. State legislators need to adopt strong laws to reduce plastics.

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New month, new goals 💪 How many books can you read in August? Check out the Summer Edition of the Beyond Plastics Book Club to find your next favorite environmental piece! We've got great picks for all ages.

Get browsing at: www.beyondplastics.org/book-club

School's out for summer, but now is the time to sign up to learn how to move beyond plastics via Zoom with Judith Enck, our founder and president, this fall!

The cost is $100 to audit, or $400 if you'd like to receive college credit for the course.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/bennington-c...

The Plastic Inside Us Microplastics have infiltrated our bodies. What does that mean for our health?

UCSF Magazine published a wonderfully informative article about microplastics in the human body. Give it a read and see what @traceywoodruff.bsky.social, PhD and friend of Beyond Plastics, has to say on the matter:

magazine.ucsf.edu/plastic-insi...

We're excited to introduce Trisha Vaidyanathan, PhD, our first-ever Science Director!

Her passion for environmental health grew out of her postdoctoral research into how prenatal exposure to air pollution affects brain development.

Learn more about Trisha: www.beyondplastics.org/staff/trisha...

The weekend is almost here, which means you're only a day away from having limitless reading time! Check out the Summer Edition of the Beyond Plastics Book Club to find your next favorite environmental read!

Get browsing at: www.beyondplastics.org/book-club

School's out for summer, but now is the time to sign up to learn how to move beyond plastics via Zoom with Judith Enck, our founder and president, this fall!

The cost is $100 to audit, or $400 if you'd like to receive college credit for the course.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/bennington-c...

Researchers discover surprising side effect of ban on plastic grocery bags: 'We can judge it very well' "The last year we've seen a tremendous, very good reduction by 60 to 80%."

From camels to sea turtles, plastic bag bans protect wildlife. A UAE ban that took effect in 2024 has already proven to be incredibly effective. Read the article:

Letters: A writer argues the Colonie police helped the 'No Kings' protest be successful Other writers urged the governor to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act, questioned the governor's push for a new nuclear plant and more.

There's nothing “lazy” about our advocacy!

Check out this strong letter in the @timesunion.com (seventh entry down) explaining how much tireless effort our amazing community members put into the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act and beyond:

www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

Beyond Plastics is joining our allies at @thirdactupstateny.bsky.social for @sundayofaction.bsky.social—a day of action celebrating the movement to leave fossil fuels behind on Sunday, Sept. 21

Check out the link below to register for the event closest to you:

www.beyondplastics.org/events/sun-day

NYS Assembly Majority, we need strong legislation to decrease plastic waste and pollution. Pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act this coming session!
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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

Microplastics have MACRO consequences. Read all about it in the July 2025 issue from the @sehnetwork.bsky.social: www.sehn.org/sehn/2025/7/...

It's a sunny Friday in July and the weekend beckons. What will you READ? Check out the Summer Edition of the Beyond Plastics Book Club to find your next favorite environmental read! We've got picks for adults and for kids. Get browsing at: www.beyondplastics.org/book-club

Jess Conard is the Appalachia Director at Beyond Plastics, an organization working to reduce plastic pollution through policy change, education, and grassroots advocacy.

“It’s time to voice your opposition to chemical recycling.”

“Why are my hard-earned tax dollars being used for a company that hasn’t been transparent about community health impacts or economic benefit? . . . [A]re we adopting a false solution that perpetuates plastic overproduction with a flashy name tag?”

“Even the U.S. Department of Energy has found the industry’s claims of infinite plastic recyclability to be questionable.”

“The core problem is that these processes do not truly recycle plastic. Instead, they predominantly produce low-grade, dirty fuels or oils, often increasing greenhouse gas emissions rather than reducing them.”

“While touted as a solution to plastic waste, so-called ‘chemical recycling’ only perpetuates a decades‑long pattern of deceit by the petrochemical and plastics industries.”

“As a chemically impacted community leader, I write with deep concern following Clean‑Seas Inc.’s announcing a groundbreaking ceremony for its proposed chemical recycling facility in Belle, West Virginia.”

More chemical “recycling” plants? No, thank you 🤢🏭

Scroll through (🧵) some particularly strong points against the proposed facility in Belle, West Virginia, from our very own Jess Conard 💪

School's out for summer, but now is the time to sign up to learn how to move beyond plastics via Zoom with Judith Enck, our founder and president, this fall!

The cost is $100 to audit, or $400 if you'd like to receive college credit for the course.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/bennington-c...

We’re excited to announce a new affiliate joining the movement against plastic pollution! Together, we’re moving closer to a #PlasticFreeFuture 🌍

💥 Don’t forget! It's time to sign up to learn how to move beyond plastics with Judith Enck this fall. Register for the class now: bit.ly/bennington-c...

Which states are best, and worst, at tackling plastic pollution The first-of-its-kind report graded states based on an analysis of local laws. See where your state ranks.

How good is your state at tackling plastic pollution? Check out this @washingtonpost.com article to find out!

“Every state legislator who cares about protecting the environment should read this report and commit to doing something at the state level.” Judith Enck, BP President

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🚨GREAT EVENT ALERT🚨

The NYULH CIEH and A Plastic Planet are hosting a scientific symposium on Monday, September 22. The event will feature micro- and nanoplastics research, all recent developments on policy, the UN Plastics Treaty, and the role of law.

Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/nyulh-cieh...

School's out for summer, but now is the time to sign up to learn how to move beyond plastics via Zoom with Judith Enck, our founder and president, this fall!

The cost is $100 to audit, or $400 if you'd like to receive college credit for the course.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/bennington-c...

Letters: Governor's nuclear power plan should be celebrated Other writers discuss environmental-focused legislation that died in the Assembly this session as well as a handful of other topics.

In a @timesunion.com letter to the editor, Sally Courtwright reminds state legislators that actions speak louder than words.

www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...