The Story of Stuff has been fundamental in fighting Nestle in various locations. Through Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson, OSFR has maintained a relationship with them.
As can bee seen by the following information, they are also active in the fight against excess plastics.
OSFR encourages support for The Story of Stuff because of the good work they do.
Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum.
jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org
– A river is like a life: once taken,
it cannot be brought back © Jim Tatum
Unfinished Business
At the end of last year, the United Nations adjourned international plastic treaty negotiations with unfinished business. Now, this August in Geneva, Switzerland,175 countries will be resuming overtime discussions. It’s time to tell your country’s representatives to seal the deal and pass a strong, ambitious, and effective treaty.
Message Your Delegates
Tell your country’s representatives to support a strong international plastic treaty.
The UN Global Plastics Treaty presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to comprehensively address the plastic pollution crisis. Alongside partner organizations from all around the world, we’re demanding that world leaders get it right.
The good news is that the majority of countries have expressed their willingness to champion a robust plastic treaty that reduces plastic production, bans toxic chemicals, and safeguards human health and the environment. The momentum is shifting in our favor.
But, a few influential oil and plastic producing countries (and companies) are still insistent on derailing progress. As countries work to finalize terms, the treaty could be watered down and weakened. We need to remind international leaders not to compromise just to benefit a few powerful players.
Every message we send matters, no matter the country you’re writing from. The current administration is not the only mouthpiece of the nation.
The time is now, and voices around the world are chiming in. Use this tool to easily message your country’s negotiating delegates. Make even more of an impact by personalizing your note, messaging multiple representatives from different countries, or forwarding this email to 3 people that care about this issue.
Together, let’s raise our voices as collective citizens of this earth.
We’re glad to be in this alongside you.
The Story of Stuff team
Want a Refresher?
Global Plastics Treaty negotiations started in 2022, and the mechanics of a strong treaty are nuanced. Want a refresher? Check out our quick explainer video.
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