To: NZ Government
Petition: Support a strong Global Plastics Treaty!
I call on the NZ Government to support a strong Global Plastics Treaty at the United Nations.
Why is this important?
We all deserve a world free of plastic pollution.
The oil industry and big corporations like Coca-Cola create tons of plastic pollution. It is now found in the deepest oceans and on the highest mountains.
It’s harming wildlife like turtles and seabirds, and affecting human health.
Plastic is full of toxic chemicals, and it is everywhere. It is poisoning our health, harming communities, and destroying our environment and wildlife. Microplastics are in our bodies, from the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe. And because over 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and we keep making more, it is a significant driver of the climate crisis.
The oil industry and big corporations like Coca-Cola create tons of plastic pollution. It is now found in the deepest oceans and on the highest mountains.
It’s harming wildlife like turtles and seabirds, and affecting human health.
Plastic is full of toxic chemicals, and it is everywhere. It is poisoning our health, harming communities, and destroying our environment and wildlife. Microplastics are in our bodies, from the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe. And because over 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and we keep making more, it is a significant driver of the climate crisis.
But change is coming.
In March 2022, governments officially adopted a mandate opening negotiations for a global, legally binding Plastics Treaty to address the whole lifecycle of plastics.
The fifth and supposedly final round of UN treaty negotiations happened in Busan, South Korea, in November 2024, but world governments did not finalise an agreement.
Instead, more than 100 countries courageously stood up against the fossil fuel industry for a strong treaty that cuts plastic production — extending negotiations into 2025!
This means we have another round of negotiations to fight, and momentum is on our side! The future treaty has a huge potential to put the world on a path towards a plastic-free future, but it will be up to us to make sure that it delivers on its promises.
We demand an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty that will cut plastic production and use. A strong Global Plastics Treaty will keep oil and gas used to produce plastic in the ground and stop big polluters in their relentless plastic production. A legally binding plastics treaty will deliver a cleaner, safer planet for us and for future generations.
Tell The NZ Government to champion a strong Global Plastics Treaty during upcoming negotiations so that we can finally turn off the tap and end the age of plastic.