You may have heard that a global plastics treaty is currently being negotiated at the United Nations. So what does Lush Cosmetics have to do with it? And why does it matter?
With INC-5, the final round of negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty to be held in Busan, South Korea this November, fast approaching, there has never been a more important time to fight plastic pollution. If countries can secure a strong treaty that limits plastic production and provides a clear path to a reuse-based society, the world has a real chance of solving the plastic pollution crisis. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to address plastic pollution at its source and bring about long-lasting, systemic solutions that put people and the planet first.
What is the business sector’s role in all of this?
Whether we like it or not, companies are at the forefront of plastic pollution, not only as major producers and users of single-use plastics, but also as innovators and adopters of alternatives and solutions. Many companies already know that ditching plastic is not only good for the environment, it’s also good for business! In fact, research shows that Zero waste approach creates 200x more jobs rather than disposal-based systems that primarily burn or bury waste.
There has never been a better time for forward-thinking companies around the world to send a strong message to governments that they support the creation of a truly ambitious, legally binding global plastics treaty to reduce plastic production and end pollution across its entire life cycle. . Of plastic. Science tells us this is essential if we are to do so. Limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and protect biodiversity..
Greenpeace International has joined forces as part of a global campaign to end the plastic crisis. Get away from plastic and Plastic Pollution Coalition fire champion of change. This global initiative is a platform to respond to a common need for companies to use their influence to get governments around the world to negotiate an ambitious global plastics treaty that will completely reduce plastic production. By uniting reuse and refill stores, low-plastic and plastic-free brands, and businesses actively working to operate without contributing to the plastic crisis, our goal is to show that ending the plastic era does not conflict with a healthy business environment. .
Wait, what about bath bombs? rush cosmeticsthe proud inventors of the beloved bath bombs, were one of the first companies to sign a contract with us. open letter Become a champion of change! If you haven’t heard, Lush is best known as the global leader in naked personal care products (products like solid shampoos, soaps, and lotion bars sold without packaging). In fact, you can take about half of the products home without packaging. Lush says that by selling only its shampoo bars, it has been able to divert around 6 million plastic bottles from landfills globally. Now that’s something worth celebrating with a bubble bath filled with indulgent bath bombs!
Acknowledging our continued dependence on plastic, Lush is determined to continue reducing plastic in its operations. To demonstrate this commitment, Lush will be taking a big step forward with a day of action in support of the ambitious Global Plastics Treaty on October 4th in over 260 stores across the U.S. and Canada! On this day, Lush stores will have a makeover with window screens highlighting the Global Plastics Treaty and staff will encourage shoppers to take action by contacting heads of state. Come buy us some soap and leave us a plastic pollution advocate – we love to see it! And Lush is just one of nearly 250 champions of change around the world. Can you imagine the impact we could make together if more companies got involved and organized similar initiatives?
Make no mistake. There is no business on a dead planet. The world is evolving, and more and more companies like Lush and other champions of change are using their power to amplify people’s needs. With less than two months until INC-5, there is still time for more companies to join us and take action to reduce plastic production and eliminate single-use plastics for the good of our health, communities, climate, and planet.
Businesses, please join fellow business leaders in pushing for a strong global plastics treaty. champion of change and sign an open letter!
Not a business? No problem! We welcome and encourage participation from individual supporters. Sign our petition To show your support for an ambitious global plastics treaty that will significantly reduce plastic production.
Without you we wouldn’t have been able to get this far. Let’s keep going together until we win!
