Pacific Environment
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Pacific Environment
@pacenvironment.bsky.social
Pacific Environment works to stop climate change and ensure healthy ecosystems around the Pacific Rim for the benefit of people and our planet.
💥 BREAKING: New briefing from Basel Action Network & The Last Beach Cleanup exposes that CA is exporting a massive amount of plastic-contaminated paper waste to countries that have banned the import of that waste.

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December 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The chance to deliver a treaty that helps to end the plastic pollution crisis is still on the table. Ambitious countries have yet to use all the tools at their disposal, including voting, to secure real progress.
There Is Still Hope for an Ambitious Plastics Treaty
​The plastics crisis must remain a priority in international negotiations.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Check out our new op-ed co-authored with @breakfreefromplastic.org & @plasticpollutes.bsky.social outlining why the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations have stalled by design until now, and what the path forward looks like at UNEA-7 and beyond! 👇
The chance to deliver a treaty that helps to end the plastic pollution crisis is still on the table. Ambitious countries have yet to use all the tools at their disposal, including voting, to secure real progress.
There Is Still Hope for an Ambitious Plastics Treaty
​The plastics crisis must remain a priority in international negotiations.
www.commondreams.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
#GivingTuesday isn’t over yet. NOW is your chance to create a lasting impact for the environmental issues you care about most:

✔️ Protecting the #ocean
✔️ Finding solutions to #climate change
✔️ Cleaning up plastic #pollution

Make a gift to show your commitment: pacificenvironment.org/Holiday2025
December 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
#GivingTuesday is here! We need your help to ensure a healthier future for people & our planet as we face global challenges like #plastic pollution.

Can we fix the issues threatening our oceans & communities? The best hope we have is YOU.

Make your gift today: pacificenvironment.org/Holiday2025
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Over 160 civil society organizations are calling for real leadership in the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations.

The next Chair must restore trust, keep the process transparent, and shut the door on vested interests.

A strong treaty depends on it.

READ: bit.ly/4peJZps
December 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#GivingTuesday begins TOMORROW! Celebrate our beautiful planet by making your gift today.

Pacific Environment is committed to fixing some of the world’s most challenging environmental issues. 🌎

Get a head start by making your gift with Pacific Environment today: pacificenvironment.org/Holiday2025
December 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Did you know: Common household items purchased online may contain hazardous substances and toxic chemicals like #PFAS, phthalates and lead? ☣️

This #CyberMonday, learn how to protect yourself and take action to call for better e-commerce regulations.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oeoQKw
Shopping on Cyber Monday? Here’s what to know about toxic household items
Cyber Monday deals can hide dangerous chemicals. Find out which products pose risks, how to protect yourself and what groups are doing to make online shopping safer.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
⚠️ #GivingTuesday is nearly here! This holiday season, we are working to turn the tide on climate change, ocean pollution & more.

But the question still remains: Can we fix the issues facing our environment? Only if we work together. 🌏

Make a gift for #Holiday2025 today: bit.ly/4nn5SB9
November 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Shopping on #CyberMonday? 📦

Check out our new blog highlighting the growing presence of toxic chemicals found in online products, how to protect yourself and what organizations around the world are doing to make online shopping safer. 📣

Learn more: bit.ly/4oeoQKw
Shopping on Cyber Monday? Here’s what to know about toxic household items
Cyber Monday deals can hide dangerous chemicals. Find out which products pose risks, how to protect yourself and what groups are doing to make online shopping safer.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Cleaner Fuel * Brighter Future
@seacc.bsky.social Town Hall
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An excellent presentation of the damage being done to pristine ocean waters by the cruise industry & their insistence on using dirty fuel + scrubbers.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQH...
Cleaner Fuel Brighter Future - FULL Town Hall
YouTube video by Southeast Alaska Conservation Council
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November 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Our new research shows many of The Home Depot’s top suppliers are still using PVC in their packaging. Seriously?!

#PVC doesn’t make our homes better; it threatens our health, safety, and the environment. 🌎 The Home Depot can and must do more to phase it out of all packaging on store shelves.
Packed in poison plastic: New research shows The Home Depot’s key suppliers are using PVC packaging - Toxic-Free Future
Our new research shows that The Home Depot can and must do more to rid their stores of PVC, the poison plastic, from packaging.
toxicfreefuture.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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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
July 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🤓 Must-read NEW BOOK from @beyondplastics.bsky.social‬ 📘due out from @thenewpress.bsky.social on Dec. 2 🗓️!

Pre-order your copy of “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late” NOW: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with... 🌎
The Problem with Plastic: Book — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution
The Problem with Plastic critically examines the paradox of this material, first celebrated for its innovations and now recognized for its devastating environmental and public health impacts. Coming s...
www.beyondplastics.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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After almost a decade of serving the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement as its Global Coordinator, Von goes back to his roots in local campaigning as he leads Oceana’s Philippine team.

Read more 👇

www.breakfreefromplastic.org/2025/11/13/r...

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November 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Coastal communities are the most impacted by threats to our oceans yet their voices are often last to be heard. We aim to elevate their voices by working with governments to protect marine habitats & wildlife in Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand & Vietnam. Donate today #Holiday2025: bit.ly/4nn5SB9
November 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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We're spilling the tea on... tea. 🍵

We’re asking one of the largest tea companies in the world to eliminate plastic from their tea bags.

🗣️Tell Celestial Seasonings: Your tea should be plastic-free! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-celestial-seasonings-to-make-its-tea-plastic-free
October 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We are proud to work daily to protect our planet. Yet as 2025 draws to a close, we know our work — focused on climate solutions, marine conservation, plastic pollution & Arctic protection — is far from over.

One big question remains: Can we fix it? Not without you.

Donate today: bit.ly/4nn5SB9
November 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch livestream is happening this Sat, on Nov. 8! 🌊

Learn from scientists, experts & activists about how to tackle one of humanity's toughest challenges.

🔗 bit.ly/TEDxLivestream

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Sign Up for the TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch Livestream | Plastic Pollution Coalition
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November 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Did you know Pacific Environment works with the 🇵🇭 Philippines, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇻🇳 Vietnam & 🇹🇭 Thailand to establish new marine protected areas and make existing ones more effective? 🌏

Marine conservation is a central part of our mission! #30x30 #ocean
October 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Attend the @council.nyc.gov Committee on Economic Development meeting 10/28 at 1 p.m. at 250 Broadway, 8th floor, Hearing Room 2 & let them know you support clean ports!

council.nyc.gov/alexa-aviles...

Thanks to Councilmember Avilés for championing clean air for NYC! @alexaforcouncil.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
📢 New Yorkers, take action for NYC’s air and climate!

Join @pacenvironment.bsky.social & Resilient Red Hook to support Int 937 & Int 1143, two bills to hold Brooklyn Cruise Terminal accountable & chart the course to 100% zero-emission port operations by 2040 for all NYC ports. ⚓💨

@council.nyc.gov
October 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
#PlasticPollution is a global crisis.

Register for TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch, where experts will answer, ‘How do we solve plastic pollution by 2040?’ Topics include microplastics and human health, environmental justice, climate change, and much more.

👉🏼https://bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
October 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Fossil fuel companies and corporations, including fast fashion brands, are promoting scary cycle of consumption to keep consumers buying new items each holiday season. 🎃

But don’t fear! 🕸️ Read our new blog & learn how you can still celebrate a spooky — and sustainable — Halloween: bit.ly/4qfgxAo
Haunted by plastic? Tips and tricks for a spooky (and sustainable) Halloween
Celebrate a spooky, sustainable Halloween! Tips for eco-friendly costumes, decorations, treats and reducing plastic waste this Halloween season.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Countries are currently voting on regulations that would move the maritime shipping industry away from #FossilFuels & curb greenhouse gas emissions. ⚠️

Teresa Bui, Senior Climate Campaign Director, is optimistic that “global momentum is on our side” in new
@apnews.com piece: bit.ly/4nQcwRg
Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping
Maritime nations have gathered in London to discuss regulations aimed at reducing shipping emissions.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM