Write to your national representatives at the Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations

Next Saturday, governments worldwide will quietly choose who leads the global plastic negotiations in a make-or-break year. After two years of stalled talks and fossil-fuel interference, a new lead negotiator could finally unlock real action - or lock in more delay.

The previous Chair has stepped down, opening a rare window for change. Public pressure now can shape this decision and steer the negotiations in the year ahead.

What to add to your email

• Explain why plastic pollution matters to you personally, locally, or globally.

• Call for a Chair who will stand up to fossil-fuel interests and push real solutions.

• Ask your representatives to vote responsibly for someone who:

• Moves from unanimity to a majority voting system to ensure the talks don’t get blocked again.

• Sets binding caps on virgin plastic production.

• Demands mandatory global targets, not voluntary pledges.

• Regulates the full life cycle of plastics, from design to disposal.

• Bans harmful single-use plastics with clear phase-out deadlines.

• Phases out toxic chemical additives.

• Provides fair support for Global South countries, via funding and technology transfer.

 

No need to include it all - even one or two strong points clearly made can send a powerful signal!

Tips for a strong and formal email

• Start politely and explain why you’re writing.

• Keep it clear, respectful, and focused.

• Use your own words - sincerity matters more than length.

• End politely and ask for a reply.

• Sign off with your name.

• Calm, firm messages carry more weight than angry ones.

 

Thank you for taking action - our voices are most needed now to ensure a plastic-free, greener, fairer future for all.