This is a Rubbish Campaign
We’re facing mountains of plastic pollution. Take action today and help us beat this rubbish problem.
Sign the petitionWe’re facing mountains of plastic pollution. 2 billion people have no safe way to dispose of rubbish, and it’s people in poverty who are suffering the worst impacts of this rubbish problem. They are forced to live and work among piles of waste, which is making them sick, releasing toxic fumes, flooding communities and causing up to a million deaths each year.
But Jesus told his followers that even the smallest amount of faith can move mountains.
So, we are asking you to put your faith into action and join us in demanding an end to plastic pollution. And we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do just that.
During 2023 and 2024, nearly 200 governments are meeting to develop the first-ever global treaty on plastic pollution. But it’s not a done deal. Please add your voice to demand an end to plastic pollution and its harmful impact on people living in poverty.
Poverty is not God’s plan. You are. Sign our petition today.
Tearfund is part of the Renew Our World and #BreakFreeFromPlastics coalitions
Call on world leaders to end plastic pollution and its harmful impact on people living in poverty.
Sign the petitionJoin our Rubbish Campaign
As well as signing the petition there are many ways to help tackle the world’s rubbish problem – from reducing plastic waste in your own life to running an event at your church.
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Rubbish Campaign resources
Download our Rubbish Campaign resources for churches and schools, including films, talks and children’s activities.
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Rubbish Challenge
Take on the Rubbish Challenge and commit to reducing your plastic waste and single-use plastics.
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Pray for the Rubbish Campaign
A guide to praying for the world’s rubbish problem, our partners tackling waste and the global plastics treaty.
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Rubbish Campaign Petition
Sign the petition calling on leaders to end plastic pollution and its harmful impact on people living in poverty.
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Rubbish Campaign appeal
You can help communities around the world like Josias’, who are tackling a rubbish problem.
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Rubbish Campaign resources
Download our Rubbish Campaign resources for churches and schools, including films, talks and children’s activities.
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Rubbish Challenge
Take on the Rubbish Challenge and commit to reducing your plastic waste and single-use plastics.
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Pray for the Rubbish Campaign
A guide to praying for the world’s rubbish problem, our partners tackling waste and the global plastics treaty.
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Rubbish Campaign Petition
Sign the petition calling on leaders to end plastic pollution and its harmful impact on people living in poverty.
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Rubbish Campaign appeal
You can help communities around the world like Josias’, who are tackling a rubbish problem.
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Rubbish Campaign resources
Download our Rubbish Campaign resources for churches and schools, including films, talks and children’s activities.
-
Rubbish Challenge
Take on the Rubbish Challenge and commit to reducing your plastic waste and single-use plastics.
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Pray for the Rubbish Campaign
A guide to praying for the world’s rubbish problem, our partners tackling waste and the global plastics treaty.
-
Rubbish Campaign Petition
Sign the petition calling on leaders to end plastic pollution and its harmful impact on people living in poverty.
-
Rubbish Campaign appeal
You can help communities around the world like Josias’, who are tackling a rubbish problem.
‘He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes, even the princes of his own people!’
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