Understand the problems of plastic pollution and the urgency to secure a global plastic treaty…
Tearfund is co-implementing a project with the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC - Eglise du Christ au Congo') to turn plastic waste into economic opportunity. Credit: Flot Mundala/Tearfund
The fifth round of negotiations (INC-5) will begin on Monday, 25 November, aiming to secure an ambitious, global, and legally-binding plastic treaty to bring an end to plastic pollution.
Together, let’s ask God to guide world leaders as they work to secure an ambitious plastic treaty — an opportunity we may never see again.
Find out why this global issue is personal to us and the communities we serve…
Read moreIt’s an unfair reality that often those people who have done the least to contribute to the plastic waste problem, are suffering the worst of its consequences.
Pray for: legally binding targets for countries to reduce plastic production, drastically improve waste management and scale up reuse solutions so that less waste is created.
It’s an unfair reality that often those people who have done the least to contribute to the plastic waste problem, are suffering the worst of its consequences.
Pray for: legally binding targets for countries to reduce plastic production, drastically improve waste management and scale up reuse solutions so that less waste is created.
For a global plastic treaty to be effective and bring about the crucial change that is needed to keep the world and everyone living in it safe, countries must be willing to work together to address the plastics crisis.
Pray for: leaders and decision makers to understand the scale of the problem and to put aside politics in favour of solutions that will benefit the whole world – particularly those living in poverty.
For a global plastic treaty to be effective and bring about the crucial change that is needed to keep the world and everyone living in it safe, countries must be willing to work together to address the plastics crisis.
Pray for: leaders and decision makers to understand the scale of the problem and to put aside politics in favour of solutions that will benefit the whole world – particularly those living in poverty.
Waste pickers are informal workers who collect, sort and sell materials for recycling or reuse. It is estimated that more than 20 million people around the world earn an income in this way, but their rights and livelihoods are often not protected by governments or respected by businesses.
Pray for: a global treaty that secures recognition, a living income, and a ‘just transition’ for waste pickers so their livelihoods are considered as we reduce plastic.
Waste pickers are informal workers who collect, sort and sell materials for recycling or reuse. It is estimated that more than 20 million people around the world earn an income in this way, but their rights and livelihoods are often not protected by governments or respected by businesses.
Pray for: a global treaty that secures recognition, a living income, and a ‘just transition’ for waste pickers so their livelihoods are considered as we reduce plastic.
This treaty is an opportunity to demonstrate God’s love and care for creation in our efforts to fight for change. For over two years, Tearfund has been working on advocating for a strong treaty that will, in particular, help protect people living in poverty and waste pickers.
Pray for: energy and perseverance as our team travels and participates in INC-5 so they can carry hope over despair in all their dealings with negotiators and stakeholders.
This treaty is an opportunity to demonstrate God’s love and care for creation in our efforts to fight for change. For over two years, Tearfund has been working on advocating for a strong treaty that will, in particular, help protect people living in poverty and waste pickers.
Pray for: energy and perseverance as our team travels and participates in INC-5 so they can carry hope over despair in all their dealings with negotiators and stakeholders.
We all have a part to play in bringing solutions to this vast problem. As consumers, as Christians and as inhabitants of this planet, we have a responsibility to be a part of the change.
Pray for: motivation to make daily plastic-use changes (small and large) and wisdom in how to show God’s love to the world around us in the midst of the plastic pollution problem.
We all have a part to play in bringing solutions to this vast problem. As consumers, as Christians and as inhabitants of this planet, we have a responsibility to be a part of the change.
Pray for: motivation to make daily plastic-use changes (small and large) and wisdom in how to show God’s love to the world around us in the midst of the plastic pollution problem.
If you would like more detail to inform your prayers on Sunday, 24 November, take a look at this article.
While our Rubbish Campaign has now ended, the resources below can still help you and your church to engage with the world’s rubbish problem, from reducing your plastic waste to running an event. Please note that our petition has now closed and the signatures were passed on to Break Free From Plastics. You can contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Find a church talk and slides to go with it available to download below.
A guide to talking to your church about the impacts of plastic pollution in people living in poverty.
PowerPoint slides to go with your church talk on the impacts of plastic pollution on people in poverty.
A guide to talking to your church about the impacts of plastic pollution in people living in poverty.
PowerPoint slides to go with your church talk on the impacts of plastic pollution on people in poverty.
Download our children's talk and slides to go with it to use in your school or Sunday school.
Download our free resource about plastic pollution to use in children's church and schools.
PowerPoint slides to go with your plastic pollution childrens resource for churches and schools.
Download our free resource about plastic pollution to use in children's church and schools.
PowerPoint slides to go with your plastic pollution childrens resource for churches and schools.
Download our free resources to run a group event with your church to help you connect the dots between consumerism, plastic pollution and its impact on people living in poverty.
A guide to help you run a one-night event with your church group, helping you explore the issue of plastic pollution.
A guide to help you run a three-night event with your church group, helping you explore the issue of plastic pollution.
PowerPoint slides to use with your rubbish church group resource. These go with the version done over one session.
PowerPoint slides to use with your rubbish church group resource. These go with the version done over three sessions.
A guide to help you run a one-night event with your church group, helping you explore the issue of plastic pollution.
A guide to help you run a three-night event with your church group, helping you explore the issue of plastic pollution.
PowerPoint slides to use with your rubbish church group resource. These go with the version done over one session.
PowerPoint slides to use with your rubbish church group resource. These go with the version done over three sessions.
A guide to help you run a one-night event with your church group, helping you explore the issue of plastic pollution.
A guide to help you run a three-night event with your church group, helping you explore the issue of plastic pollution.
PowerPoint slides to use with your rubbish church group resource. These go with the version done over one session.
PowerPoint slides to use with your rubbish church group resource. These go with the version done over three sessions.
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