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Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Aug 13

🚨 BREAKING: 🚨

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

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Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Aug 4

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

INC global plastics treaty social graphic

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Jul 23

Checking in ... how is everyone doing on their #PlasticFreeJuly bingo boards? 🧐

Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Jul 11

How are you making a difference this #PlasticFreeJuly?

Be sure to mark off your ✖️Plastic Free July bingo board ✖️ and keep us posted on your accomplishments all month long!

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Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Jul 22

“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

Malaysia stops accepting plastic waste from the U.S. and other rich nations

The U.S. produces more plastic waste than any other country in the world. Last year, more than 35,000 tons of it was shipped to Malaysia, which received more discarded plastic from rich nations than a...

www.pbs.org

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Jul 15

Ending the plastic pollution crisis requires a collective national effort, and every state has a critical role to play. 🇺🇸

How does your home state fare with tackling plastic pollution? Check out our United States of Plastics report now: OceanConservancy.org/UnitedStatesOfPlastics 📈 #PlasticFreeJuly

Graphic showing national average of how U.S. states perform on plastic pollution (1.5 / 5 stars)

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Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Apr 11

. @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...

NOAA contracts are being reviewed one by one. It's throwing the agency into chaos

NOAA relies on hundreds of contracts to keep the agency running. The new commerce secretary is reviewing many of them individually, causing disruptions to many normal operations within the agency.

www.npr.org

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Apr 12

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

Huge trash fee hike looms for L.A. residents

The L.A. City Council is weighing a plan to increase trash fees by 56% for single-family homes and duplexes, while doubling the fee for apartments with three or four units.

www.latimes.com

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Mar 7

If you want to see the strongest plastics reduction policy in the nation stay on track, call @gavinnewsom.bsky.social today and make your voice heard!
@oceanconservancy.bsky.social

Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Mar 7

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

Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · Mar 6

California is down to the wire as it moves to put in place rules to reduce waste from plastic packaging and hold producers responsible for the waste they create. Executive Director @juliepackard.bsky.social and Wendy Schmidt of @schmidtocean.bsky.social agree. mbayaq.co/4bsmsLq #SB54 #ActOnPlastic

California must not miss critical deadline to tackle plastic pollution - Capitol Weekly

OPINION - California has long been a leader in environmental protection. Now is the time to reaffirm our promise: to live up to our state's track record of bold environmental action and keep Californi...

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Mar 4

Call script below if you want to add your voice to ensure that California continues to be a global leader on tackling plastic pollution with #SB54!

@oceanconservancy.bsky.social @montereyaq.bsky.social
@oceana.bsky.social

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Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Mar 4

🚨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!

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Mar 3

Make sure SB54 stays on track: call Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social at 916.445.2841 and select option 6, tell them “we want the SB 54 regulations to move forward without delay so California can continue to be a global leader in addressing plastic pollution.“
@oceanconservancy.bsky.social

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Mar 3

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

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Feb 20

🚨 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

Plastics Policy 101 - Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy’s Plastics Policy 101 report offers a primer on the plastic pollution crisis, and key policy solutions that can be implemented at the state and federal and state level in the United ...

oceanconservancy.org

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Feb 19

#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/...

California banned polystyrene. Has the plastic industry spooked the governor into silence?

SB54 put an end to polystyrene — which had low recycling rates and high levels of pollution — in California. But the plastic industry may have spooked the governor into silence.

www.latimes.com

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Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Feb 12

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...

The solution to the plastic straw debate is hiding in plain sight

Trump signed an executive order this week in favor of plastic straws over paper ones. As the debate rages on, here’s why you really don’t need straws.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Feb 7

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 🧵⤵️

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Jan 22

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

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Jan 1

These two laws were some of the first wins I helped with at @oceanconservancy.bsky.social, so I'm feeling extra excited today!
This is real progress and a reminder that strong policy can deliver meaningful change. But we're not done. takeaction.oceanconservancy.org/page/157626/...

Plastic Foam is a Disaster for Our Ocean

There’s one kind of trash that always seems to show up wherever we go: plastic foam. Join us and tell Congress to pass the Farewell to Foam Act and protect our ocean and beaches for generations to ...

takeaction.oceanconservancy.org

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Jan 1

And California is not alone: my home state of Oregon's new single-use plastic foam ban also goes into effect today! The entire west coast is now plastic foam foodware free!

Read more from @newsweek.com www.newsweek.com/worlds-fifth...

The world's fifth-largest economy is about to ban most polystyrene foam

Rules taking effect in California ban cups, clamshells and other food ware made from expanded polystyrene foam unless companies meet a high recycling target.

www.newsweek.com

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Jan 1

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!

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Dec 19

Read more about this important step in #SB54 from @oceanconservancy.bsky.social and our partners @montereyaq.bsky.social @oceana.bsky.social ⤵️

oceanconservancy.org/news/montere...

Monterey Bay Aquarium, Ocean Conservancy, and Oceana Applaud Milestone in Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Implementation - Ocean Conservancy

Leading ocean protection organizations strongly support adoption of regulations to solidify the United States’ boldest plastic …

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Dec 19

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

Monterey Bay Aquarium, Ocean Conservancy, and Oceana Applaud Milestone in Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Implementation - Ocean Conservancy

Leading ocean protection organizations strongly support adoption of regulations to solidify the United States’ boldest plastic …

oceanconservancy.org

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Dec 15

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 ⤵️

Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Dec 15

Our ocean bears the brunt of plastic pollution, and the impacts are dire.

Ocean Conservancy's Director of Plastics Policy @anjabrandon.bsky.social writes for @thehill.com on why it's more urgent than ever that we establish a strong, ambitious global plastics treaty. thehill.com/opinion/ener...

The US should help the world get the plastics treaty it deserves

These negotiations represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end the plastics crisis, and we cannot afford to fail.

thehill.com

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Anja Brandon, PhD @anjabrandon.bsky.social · Dec 3

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

Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · Dec 3

#GivingTuesday is HERE! 🎉

Thanks to our Board of Directors and generous donors, your gift to Ocean Conservancy today will be MATCHED. That's DOUBLE the impact to protect our ocean. 🐋 🐋

GIVE NOW:
donate.oceanconservancy.org/page/160423/...

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