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#Plastics' impact on the environment is well known, but what about their impact on human #Health?

Today, the #PlasticHealthSummit2021 explores the health impacts of plastics and policy opportunities for systemic solutions to #BreakFreeFromPlastic!

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“The toxic threat of plastics is not only a human health issue, it's a #HumanRights issue.” — @mariawesterbos, @plasticsoupfoun's Director.

We couldn't agree more! #Plastics impact human rights at each stage of their life cycle.
#PlasticHealthSummit2021
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The first session of the #PlasticHealthSummit draws the spotlight on the interconnection between environmental & human health.
Scientists are sharing their latest findings on plastics & blood, fetal development, & hormone-related disorders related to plastic.

Prof. Patricia Hunt speaks about how #EndocrineDisrupting chemicals in #Plastics impact several generations as they:
🔴Do irreversible health damage;
🔴Can cause serious harm even at very low doses;
🔴Are everywhere;
🔴Have potential delayed effects;
🔴Are largely overlooked.

In this context, to achieve a #ToxicFree environment, policymakers must deliver on commitments on #EDCs by developing a legally binding hazard identification that applies across legislation & includes provisions that will ban EDCs from products.
#EDCFree

https://twitter.com/plasticsoupfoun/status/1451103619512668163

Prof. Terry Collins warns us about the devastating effects of #EndocrineDisrupting chemicals (#EDCs) & asks: can the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability result in a sustainable chemical enterprise in the EU?

Find out more in our recent thread:

https://twitter.com/ciel_tweets/status/1440292339860185090

#EDCFree

@giuliacrln @EDCFree @HealthandEnv @plasticsoupfoun @ThierryBreton @RethinkPlastic @brkfreeplastic @ToxicsFree @EU_Commission @EsePresident The ongoing #PlasticHealthSummit reaffirms that #Plastic is not (only) a pollution problem; plastic is a global health problem.
We urgently need systemic solutions that address the full life-cycle of plastic.
Read more in our report on Plastic & Health ⬇️ ciel.org/plasticandheal…

During the 2nd session, our very own @soopajane is presenting key findings from our latest report on the harms of global plastics production to communities and the environment through the lens of #HumanRights ⬇️ ciel.org/reports/formos…

In detail, the analysis focused on the #Plastics and petrochemicals products manufactured by #FormosaPlastics Group, highlighting the significant known health impacts associated with each of their products.
Learn more 👉 ciel.org/plastic-human-…

https://twitter.com/ciel_tweets/status/1446020064206106630

Many of these products, components & additives are known human carcinogens or have other demonstrated #Toxic impacts on people, especially children, from long-term or acute exposure.

"#FormosaPlastics is not a good neighbor!"
In the United States, Cambodia, Vietnam & its home country of Taiwan, the company has a long history of risking public harm for private gain and putting workers and communities at unnecessary risk.
Find out more:

https://twitter.com/ciel_tweets/status/1445935294210002949

However, the pattern of #HumanRights violations & environmental degradation detailed in the report is not exceptional.
Around the world, communities living in the shadow of plastics & petrochemical facilities have experienced similar disasters & tell similar stories.

Indeed, the 3rd session of this year’s #PlasticHealthSummit2021 put a spotlight on some inspiring stories about people and communities' resilience against the #Plastic and petrochemical industry.

#BreakFreeFromPlastic #PeopleOverPlastics

Mr. Arisandi & Ms. Setyorini, founders of the environmental organization ECOTON, talked about microplastics contaminating the river water, the fish living in the river, and the fact that these microplastics have been found in human faeces.

Diane Wilson, is taking us on her journey fighting against #FormosaPlastics for violations of the Clean Water Act resulting in discharges of pollution along the Texas coast.

Read more in our recent report: ciel.org/reports/formos…

https://twitter.com/ciel_tweets/status/1446100205053661192

During the last session, @aeshnina, @KBencheghib, @goldmanprize winners Kristal Ambrose and Gloria Majiga-Kamoto, and other young activists are reminding us all that now is the time for action.
Policy-makers need to step up and move towards a #PlasticFree & #ToxicFree future.

The upcoming #UNEA5-2 is THE time to capitalize on this momentum, governments must adopt a legally binding instrument (aka a #PlasticsTreaty) on the full lifecycle of plastic to #BreakFreeFromPlastic once and for all.

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Your organization can join our call to action for a legally binding global #PlasticsTreaty ➡️ bit.ly/PlasticsTreaty…