End Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution is more than a bottle on the side of a creek or a plastic bag floating in the ocean. It is present at every stage of the plastic lifecycle, from fossil fuel extraction that drives climate change to microplastics found in wildlife and human bodies, each leaving a lasting mark on our planet and our health.

Plastics are dangerous throughout their life cycle: they litter our environment, choke marine life, poison communities living near petrochemical facilities, and contribute to climate change. For years, experts have warned that only concrete, coordinated action from the international community can reduce plastic pollution from production to disposal.

This campaign is focused on one clear goal: stopping plastic production at its source while reducing its harm to people, waterways, wildlife, and ecosystems.

Waterkeeper Alliance is confronting the crisis on multiple fronts, coordinating global efforts like the International Plastic Pellet Count to expose hidden microplastic pollution, advocating at the Global Plastics Treaty to push for strong international action, and working with governments to advance meaningful protections for clean water.

Protecting our future means moving beyond plastic toward a just, green economy that safeguards human rights, protects workers, and prioritizes the health of Indigenous peoples and frontline communities most impacted by this crisis.