Established in 2021, EJCAP tackles every aspect of the “death cycle” of plastic pollution, prioritizing frontline communities’ needs every step of the way.
Category: Toxic Products
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JTA and Allies at the Ottawa Global Plastics Treaty Talks (INC-4)
We learned about many ways communities and workers are impacted by the plastics-petrochemical industrial complex, as well as the spectrum of demands these frontline groups were bringing to the treaty talks.
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Petrochemical Industry Impunity Must Be Stopped
The rapidly growing plastics and petrochemical industries in the region between Houston and New Orleans worsen the “sacrifice zone” that already contains the highest concentration of petrochem plants in the country.
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2023 Review
A quick recap of our many accomplishments in 2023, with lots of inspiring photos, and 2024 plans to get excited about!
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Environmental Justice Coalition at Global Plastics Treaty
The Environmental Justice Communities Against Plastics coalition attended the Global Plastics Treaty Talks in Nairobi, where the UN held their 3rd round of negotiations to draft a treaty to curb plastics pollution worldwide.
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Local Food Solutions and the Campaign for Healthier Solutions Meet in Albuquerque
We staunchly support the teams’ efforts to facilitate a just transition to localized economies that center healthy solutions over irresponsible corporate growth.
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Fighting for the Integrity of Just Transition at the UN
While it’s encouraging to witness inclusion of this language... there are numerous critical issues that need to be addressed, to make this text meaningful and effective...
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Just Transition Pathways Away from Plastics Pollution: Report from the UN Plastics Treaty talks in Paris
Plastic pollution has become one of the most urgent aspects of the global ecological crisis we face today, interwoven with climate chaos, growing toxic pollution loads, biodiversity destruction and the poisoning of land and water ecosystems we all rely on...
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We don’t have 5 planets
José says, "There is nothing like knocking on somebody's door and having a conversation, and building community."
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Take Back Earth Day!
As businesses promote their sustainability efforts, we encourage critical thinking about what constitutes any real environmental solutions.