Podcast: What is the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act?

The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (or BFFPPA, as it’s affectionately known) could radically transform how we produce and manage plastic waste in the United States. But what all does this bill actually include? For the final episode of our Plastic Waste series, Emma F. breaks down the BFFPPA and how it could help solve our plastic waste problem.

Read the BFFPPA summary here: BFFPPA Section-By-Section Summary

Support the BFFPPA and learn more about the Break Free From Plastic Pollution movement: https://www.breakfreefromplastic.org/pollution-act/

Check out our current plastic labeling system, and why the “recycling” symbol doesn’t always mean recyclable: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/g804/recycling-symbols-plastics-460321/

Catch up on the rest of the Plastic Waste series: https://novelhand.com/category/impactfull/

Continue learning and creating impact with Impactfull: https://www.impactfull.novelhand.com/

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Emma Fagan

Hey! I’m Emma, and I’m the Environment and Sustainability Editor here at Novel Hand. I’m a senior at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Earth and Environmental Sciences and Political Science. My work focuses on the intersection between environmental concerns and humanitarian issues such as justice, health, and poverty. When I’m not studying in a coffee shop somewhere, you’ll find me reading, running, climbing a rock wall, or listening to every genre of music under the sun. If you have questions, ideas, or just want to chat, feel free to contact me at emma.fagan@vanderbilt.edu!

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