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PROTECT PEOPLE
OVER PLASTIC
Communities impacted by plastic pollution are advocating for
provisions to limit plastic production, ban single-use plastics,
and regulate harmful chemicals on a global scale. In the U.S.,
states like California, Washington, and New York are leading the way
with toxic-free product laws, plastic packaging bans,
and corporate accountability bills.
Organizations and communities worldwide continue to push for stronger, health-protective standards.
Our future
no place for plastic
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Plastic Costs $1.5 Trillion in Global Damage
Health-related damages from plastic chemicals are estimated to cost the global economy over $1.5 trillion annually. The U.S. alone spent $250 billion on plastic-linked diseases and disabilities in a year.
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98% of Plastic Products are Made from Petrochemicals
There’s more than 16,000 distinct chemicals used in plastics. Only 6% are regulated globally, and safety data is missing for over 60%.
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Plastic Production Could Double by 2050
The plastics industry is aggressively trying to expand. If it continues, research shows the plastic industry is on pace to increase emissions to the equivalent of 1,700 coal-fired power plants each year.
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States Protecting Families Health
Safer States brings together environmental health organizations across the U.S. to advance solutions that reduce toxic chemicals and plastics in drinking water, food, packaging and everyday products.
- To date, 40 states have adopted policies addressing toxic chemicals and plastics, showing when health comes first, progress is possible.
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Driving Safer Products & Policies to Protect Health
Toxic-Free Future protects the health of people by stopping the use of toxic chemicals and plastics, advancing safer solutions, and holding government and corporations accountable so that the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the products we use are safe.
Their Retailer Report Card helps consumers see which retailers are leading and which are lagging when it comes to toxic chemicals and plastics in products.
See how your favorite store ranks.
WORK WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS
Communities on the Frontlines are Fighting Back
From the banks of the Mississippi River to the hills of Appalachia and all along the Gulf Coast, residents are standing up to new petrochemical projects and holding corporations accountable for polluting their air and water. Meet the people taking local action and stopping global harm.
Join Beyond Petrochemicals and their partners to address the expansion of petrochemical plants.
resources
Check out additional opportunities to help advance systemic changes.
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Interactive Map for Tracking State Food Chemical Regulation in the U.S. from EWG
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Tell Congress to Support the 2025 Safer Beauty Bill Package – Petition from Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
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Toxic Chemical State Legislation Tracker from Safer States
organizations
Find a local chapter near you.
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Dive deeper into news, resources, and actions to protect your community from plastic and toxic exposure.
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The Plastic Crisis
Plastic isn’t just a pollution issue. It’s personal.
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Protect Yourself & Your Family
Reduce your daily exposure and reclaim your health.
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