🚨 BREAKING: 🚨 Today, the draft global plastics treaty text was released and we are alarmed and disappointed. ⚠️

We’re in Geneva for the final round of plastics treaty negotiations—it could be our last chance to meet the plastics crisis with the urgency & ambition it demands. We can't delay any further. We're calling for the strongest treaty possible to combat plastic pollution: bit.ly/451rlcZ #PlasticsTreaty

Almost at full black-out! How’s everyone else doing this #PlasticFreeJuly?

“We absolutely need to make less waste, which really starts with making less plastic in the first place.” Our Director of Plastics Policy Dr. @anjabrandon.bsky.social spoke with @pbsnews.org about Malaysia no longer accepting waste from the U.S. Watch the full interview. ⤵️ #PlasticFreeJuly

The U.S. leads the world in plastic waste. Our new United States of Plastics report shows how all 50 states + D.C. are tackling plastic pollution. Every state matters. Every policy counts. Is your state stepping up? OceanConservancy.org/UnitedStatesOfPlastics @oceanconservancy.org #PlasticFreeJuly

. @noaa.gov's vital work impacts virtually everyone across the country every single day.  🪸 Conserving ocean life  ⛈️ Keeping us safe from severe weather 🐟 Sustainably managing the fisheries that feed us  🌎 and so much more www.npr.org/2025/04/09/n...

In addition to protecting our ocean from #plasticpollution, #SB54 will protect Californians from the rising costs of waste management by requiring the folks responsible for all this packaging (producers) to pay for their waste. @oceanconservancy.bsky.social @latimes.com @benallenca.bsky.social

Must read to start off your morning ⤵️ @gavinnewsom.bsky.social @oceanconservancy.bsky.social #SB54 #EndPlasticPollution #CAMustLead

🚨California’s landmark #SB54 is at a turning point, but industry is trying to delay. Decisions made THIS WEEK will shape the future of plastic pollution. SB54 will: ✅ Prevent 23M tons of single-use plastic ✅ Lower costs & hold industry accountable ✅ Invest in reuse & recycling 📞 @governor.ca.gov!

Big things are happening in California! The decisions made THIS WEEK will shape the future of plastic pollution in CA and beyond. We need @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to stay the course & ensure #SB54, the nation’s strongest plastic pollution law, stays on track. #EndPlasticPollution #CAMustLead

🚨 New from @oceanconservancy.bsky.social: Plastics Policy 101—your go-to guide for tackling plastic pollution! ✅ Key stats & science ✅ Policy solutions ✅ Clear breakdown of acronyms & jargon Bookmark this must-read resource today: oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-s... #EndPlasticPollution

#SB54 will eliminate 23 million tons of single-use plastics and will reduce costs to CA communities. This is a critical moment for CA’s leadership and we must not back down. @governor.ca.gov #CAMustLead @oceanconservancy.bsky.social @susrust.bsky.social @latimes.com www.latimes.com/environment/...

In ~40 years of Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup events, volunteers across the U.S. picked up 5.5 MILLION straws—including 45,119 in the last 6 months. Our Plastics Policy Director @anjabrandon.bsky.social on protecting our ocean & planet. ⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...

America relies on the team of world-class professionals and scientists at @noaa.gov to do essential work from the bottom of the ocean all the way up to the far reaches of space. #TheMoreYouNOAA 🧵⤵️

As we head into a new congress and federal administration, there’s lots of uncertainty around what’s next for plastics policies. One thing is certain: we’re not backing down. Join me and @oceanconservancy.bsky.social as we gear up for critical work at every level of government. #plasticpollution

The New Year celebrations continue! California’s plastic foam foodware ban goes into effect today thanks to #SB54! In 2022, we at @oceanconservancy.bsky.social worked tirelessly with our partners to get #SB54 passed. Now, the first key piece of this bill is being put into action!

CA leadership in tackling the plastic pollution crisis is more important now than ever & we can’t think of a better way to celebrate that leadership than adopting regulations to implement SB 54 - the strongest plastics policy in the world! @oceanconservancy.bsky.social @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social

As I wrote today in @thehill.com, no one country can solve this crisis alone. That’s why we @oceanconservancy.bsky.social are not done fighting for a treaty that meets this crisis with the urgency it demands. Read more ⤵️

At a time when our ocean and the science we depend on to protect it are under threat, your gifts matter more than ever. And this #GivingTuesday your support will be DOUBLED! Join me in supporting @oceanconservancy.bsky.social

Our team is on the ground at #INC5 to advise in the final round of negotiations for the global plastics treaty. Learn more about our work & how we are supporting this historic opportunity to tackle plastic pollution & protect our ocean: oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-s... @anjabrandon.bsky.social

Day 1 of the fifth and final scheduled round of negotiations for #plasticstreaty underway in Busan. The stakes have never been higher. We need a binding treaty that meets the crisis with the urgency and ambition it demands. #INC5 @oceanconservancy.bsky.social

Hi 👋 Since I'm new here, I figured I'd introduce myself! My name is Dr. Anja Brandon and I lead @oceanconservancy.bsky.social’s plastics policy work. Follow along here to learn about tackling #plasticpollution and protecting our ocean (and occasionally cute pet content and fun diving photos).