1/ Dozens hospitalized. 500+ evacuated. From ONE truck carrying toxic ammonia. Now, industry wants to add 54.5 million metric tons of fossil-fuel-based ammonia to US communities — touting it as “clean, sustainable.” ⚠️ Ammonia isn’t clean. Ammonia isn’t safe. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Our president, Judith Enck was thrilled to share our NEW BOOK, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with Assemblymember Michaelle Solages, Chair of NYS BPHA Caucus. 🌎⚖️

Ever have a question about plastics and science that stumped you? Our new Science Director, Trisha Vaidyanathan is here to help! Check out her new monthly “Ask a Scientist” column to learn about why you should avoid heating plastics. www.beyondplastics.org/ask-a-scient... 🏷️ @trishavv.bsky.social

We were excited to share our NEW BOOK, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with our friend Eric Goldstein of @nrdc.org 🤝 Pre-order your copy before it comes out from @thenewpress.bsky.social on Dec. 2 🗓️ www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...

It's always such a treat to talk to Jon Bowermaster. Thanks for having our president on The Green Radio Hour on Radio Kingston to talk about her journey to plastic pollution advocate and about our forthcoming new book, “The Problem with Plastic” due out from @thenewpress.bsky.social on Dec. 2.

Our president, Judith Enck was thrilled to share our forthcoming new book, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with Bob Sweeney, Former NY Assemblymember. 🌟

Well-intentioned solutions for combatting plastic pollution have been popping up for decades, but it's more important for the great minds of science to be focused on reduction instead, according to Beyond Plastics President Judith Enck. theworld.org/segments/202...

Join us in giving a warm welcome to Rita O'Connell, our new National Plastics Organizer, who will lead and expand our grassroots efforts to reduce single-use plastics and block polluting chemical recycling facilities in various states.

“From 'litterbugs' to 'recycling heroes,' the same asymmetric pattern endures. Citizens do the work, municipalities pay for it, and corporations keep the profits. To fix the system, we must first rewrite that story.” theconversation.com/how-the-plas...

Our president, Judith Enck ran into Blair Horner of @nypirg.bsky.social and was psyched to share our new book, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with him! 💪

Scientists created a model to simulate the breakdown of plastic and how long it takes to end up in the deep sea. They found that existing pollution would still float on the surface for more than one hundred years, even if no more floating plastic was dumped in the ocean. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Strong support from folks in NY's River Towns for protecting human health from microplastics and toxic chemicals in plastic packaging by passing the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act.

We were excited to share our NEW BOOK, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with our friends, Jen Benson & David Toman of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, an important protector of the mighty Hudson River in NYS. 💧 🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social

Global food and packaging companies, including Nestle, PepsiCo, and Unilever, have vowed to collaborate on cutting plastic use and push for regulation after U.N. talks in August collapsed. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Studies show that nearly 90% of Americans have detectable levels of BPA in their bodies. Now, new research reveals this everyday exposure is tied to changes in the heart’s electrical system. www.kplctv.com/2025/10/30/n...

The momentum against plastic pollution is building up! 🌍 We’re excited to announce a new group joining our network. Together, we’re moving closer to a #PlasticFreeFuture 💥 Don’t forget! It's time to pre-order our new book. Get your copy here: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...

We were so excited to share our forthcoming new book, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with our friend, ally, and advisory board member, @billmckibben.bsky.social! 💚

Hosting or joining? Turkey or tofurkey? Cranberry sauce or cranberry jelly? Whatever your plans are, we hope you will find these six steps to make your holiday meal plastic-free and zero waste helpful this holiday season. 🍁🥧🍠 Check out the guide: bit.ly/plastic-free...

Extra, extra! Read how our report, “Follow the Money,” documents the outsized role plastics and packaging industry lobbyists are playing in the battle to reduce needless polluting plastic packaging waste in NYS to save taxpayer $, protect EJ communities, and protect human health and our environment.

Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics. www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...

This new study, which reveals that microwaving plastic containers releases billions of nano- and microplastics, “should be a wake-up call—not just to new parents, but to the FDA . . . They need to be far more proactive,” says Beyond Plastics President Judith Enck. www.newsbreak.com/the-cool-dow...

The momentum against plastic pollution is building up! 🌍 We’re excited to announce a new group joining our network. Together, we’re moving closer to a #PlasticFreeFuture 💥 Don’t forget! It's time to pre-order our new book. Get your copy here: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...

Attorneys General are increasingly leading the charge to hold plastic polluters accountable. Our president, Judith Enck was excited to share our NEW BOOK, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late” with Bob Abrams, Former NY Attorney General 📘

Even if we stopped all plastic pollution today, new research shows that fragments of buoyant plastic would continue to pollute the ocean’s surface for more than a century. theconversation.com/scientists-h...

We love our pets, so it's important to make sure their toys aren't secretly harming them (or us)! It's time to get toxic chemicals OUT of plastics by passing the NY PRRIA, which would ban 16 of the most toxic chemicals used in plastic packaging. www.newsweek.com/plastic-dog-...

Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics. www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...

Halloween is right around the corner! Check out our Plastic-Free Halloween Tips as you finish your prep for this year and to get inspiration for next year. bit.ly/Plastic-Free...

A frightening amount of plastic ends up thrown away after Halloween. Learn how you can make your celebration more sustainable by watching this interview with Judith Enck and by reading our Plastic-Free Halloween Tips! abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/vi... Guide: www.beyondplastics.org/holiday-guid...

Plastic clothes? No, thank you! Join us and @defendourhealth.bsky.social in calling on 3 top children's clothing-makers to stop using so much plastic in their products. 🛑 Sign the petition urging Carters, H&M, and The Children's Place to stop using so much polyester. bit.ly/no-plastic-c...

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 🗓️ Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with... 🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social

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 🗓️ Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with... 🏷️ @adamlmahoney.bsky.social

We can achieve a world without plastic pollution, but we need to build a bigger, more powerful grassroots movement to do it. How can you help? Register for the free, upcoming Beyond Plastics Grassroots Advocacy Training. www.beyondplastics.org/trainings

Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics. www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...

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 🗓️ Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...

“These companies have continued to profit from the sales of their plastic grocery bags while falsely representing to Californians that their bags are recyclable,” California @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov said. “To put it simply, they are breaking the law.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

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 🗓️ Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...

Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics. www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...

We can achieve a world without plastic pollution, but we need to build a bigger, more powerful grassroots movement to do it. How can you help? Register for the free, upcoming Beyond Plastics Grassroots Advocacy Training. www.beyondplastics.org/trainings

The momentum against plastic pollution is building up! 🌍 We’re excited to announce a new group joining our network. Together, we’re moving closer to a #PlasticFreeFuture 💥 Don’t forget! It's time to pre-order our new book. Get your copy here: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...

Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics. www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...

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 🗓️ Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...

Researchers found that people with higher levels of microplastics in their placenta were at an increased risk of experiencing spontaneous miscarriage in the first trimester. www.ehn.org/miscarriage-...

We can achieve a world without plastic pollution, but we need to build a bigger, more powerful grassroots movement to do it. How can you help? Register for the free, upcoming Beyond Plastics Grassroots Advocacy Training. www.beyondplastics.org/trainings

As we navigate a world impregnated by plastic, @cnn.com explores how many and which toxic chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis with help from our friends at @toxicsfree.bsky.social www.cnn.com/2025/10/08/c...

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 🗓️ Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...

📊 Our new report exposes the 4-to-1 lobbying advantage industry giants used to block #NewYork's Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act. But 73% of New Yorkers support it. Who will #Albany lawmakers listen to? ➡️ bit.ly/prria-lobbying

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 🗓️ Pre-order your copy right now: www.beyondplastics.org/problem-with...

We can achieve a world without plastic pollution, but we need to build a bigger, more powerful grassroots movement to do it. How can you help? Register for the free, upcoming Beyond Plastics Grassroots Advocacy Training. www.beyondplastics.org/trainings

Welcome to Beyond Plastics Refill Club Gold Member, Refill Mercantile in sunny California! Thank you for helping folks on the journey to live a #LowWaste life. We are so excited to grow the #Reuse movement with you 🙌

“We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place—or not to bother” —Jane Goodall Thank you for bothering, Jane. CRED: @amykmtl.bsky.social on X