CAPws| #PlasticsTreaty

Over the years, plastic pollution has been narrated as a litter and waste problem in #Nigeria This is unfair! The Nigerian public need to be informed about the risk to their health from toxic chemicals in plastics This is aimed to build capacity for journalists #PlasticsTreaty

‘Wash water’ used when recycling plastics may warrant closer scrutiny – Study environewsnigeria.com/wash-water-use… via @environewsng

Read the full study: preprints.org/manuscript/202…

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges. A #preprint examines how democratizing plastic governance through grassroots leadership can advance planetary health by simultaneously protecting ecosystems. 👇 Learn more.

Authors: Ahmed Tiamiyu @TimiTiamiyu and Jubril Gbolahan Adigun @ask4jubad Affiliation: Community Action Against Plastic Waste (CAPws) @CapwsInitiative

#Pollution: Groups unveil Nigeria Plastic Brand Audit Report environewsnigeria.com/pollution-grou… via @environewsng @GAIAnoburn @brkfreeplastic @sradev @GKFNigeria @EndPlasticWaste @CapwsInitiative @UNEP_Africa @FMEnvng @NESREANigeria @CSDevNet1 @GBulus @Lawma_gov @LagosWaste

We are excited to have joined @ph_alliance in commitment to addressing global environmental change and its health impacts. For updates on #PlanetaryHealth research and opportunities, subscribe to the PHA monthly newsletter! planetaryhealthalliance.org/subscribe #PHA #CAPws #RestorationX10000

As Tanzanians vote today, we celebrate the spirit of participation and nation-building. Inclusive, transparent, and peaceful elections are the heartbeat of sustainable development across Africa. Our solidarity goes out to the people of Tanzania. 🇹🇿🤝 #TanzaniaVotes #CAPws

Happy #IndependenceDayNigeria 🇳🇬 Today, we celebrate our strength, resilience, and spirit of our great nation. At #CAPws, we look ahead with hope, pride, and a shared commitment to building a brighter future. Here's to progress and peace Proudly🇳🇬. Proudly CAPws. #NigeriaAt65

Road to #Geneva is not just about plastic, it’s about justice, jobs & just transition. If the right deal is struck Nigeria'll be better equipped to leap from plastic pollution crisis to reuse-powered transformation It’s time for the global community to deliver & Nigeria to rise!

🔥🌍 Today, the “End Toxic Pesticide Trade Coalition” demands to EC President @VonderLeyen, alongside more than 600 organisations, to keep its 2020 promise and put an end to the EU production, export and residue imports of those banned #pesticides. pan-europe.info/press-releases…

@ekitistategov to ban #singleuseplastics environewsnigeria.com/ekiti-to-ban-s… via @environewsng @EndPlasticWaste @CapwsInitiative @CSDevNet1 @FMEnvng @UNEP_Africa @Donaldikenna1 @society_planet @OlumideIDOWU @digitalmamabola

Answering 10 pressing questions about #plasticpollution environewsnigeria.com/answering-10-p… via @environewsng @CapwsInitiative @UNEP_Africa @UNEP @EndPlasticWaste @PlasticImpact @PlasticsBeyond @CSDevNet1 @digitalmamabola @society_planet @ecocykle @EcoCyclers @bridge_thatgap

Finance is never neutral. It either closes gaps — or it widens them.

🌍At the #SpringMeetings #CSPF2025, we asked: How can finance unlock a just & inclusive global plastic treaty? From MEA lessons to the role of informal waste pickers—this conversation was a call to reimagine finance for people & planet. #PlasticTreaty #FinanceForFuture #CAPws

Our global institutions were built at a time when most of Africa was under colonial rule. Many of them are stuck in those times, unable to respond to the aspirations & rights of the African people. We can only move forward if we make them more effective, fair & inclusive.

Are you going to the SETAC meeting in Vienna? We invite you to submit abstracts to our session titled "Scientific Input to the New Global Science-Policy Panel," which focuses on the critical role of science in managing global chemical pollution. setac.secure-platform.com/vienna2025/sol…

The final round of negotiations for the #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #INC5 are due to take place in November. Reflecting on more than 20 years of research on plastic and microplastic pollution, and my experience during negotiations, has brought me to 3 key priorities.

There is wide agreement that the health and environmental impacts of plastics are a global crisis, but many people still have questions about how to solve the plastics problem. Download our FAQs available in English, Arabic, French, Russian, and Spanish: stoppoisonplastic.org/blog/portfolio…

A recent investigation revealed that soft plastics collected for recycling at Tesco and Sainsbury's in the United Kingdom were instead incinerated, raising concerns over the transparency of recycling practices. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Leaked documents reveal that Samsung's electronics manufacturing involves irresponsible chemical management, leading to significant environmental pollution and health risks for workers, especially in Vietnam: ipen.org/news/internal-…