Centre for Financial Accountability Calls for Halt to Proposed Ratnagiri Refinery Project, Cites Grave Ecological Threat
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PROGRAMME FOCUS
The Plastics Fuel Infertility campaign serves as a clarion call against the grave impacts associated with the plastic and petchem industries, guided by several crucial principles:
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Advocating for increased investment in research to develop safer, more sustainable, and affordable alternatives to the use of plastics including decentralised production and consumption, reuse and refill mechanisms, etc. to minimise our reliance on harmful materials.
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Championing systemic policy reforms that address the underlying causes of plastic proliferation, prioritising long-lasting practical solutions over individual-focused approaches.
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Ensuring accountability from plastic and petrochemical producers and major corporate clients, including FMCGs reliant on plastics for packaging, throughout the entire lifecycle of their products, preventing plastics from clogging ecosystems and burdening communities.
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Urging nations, including India, to adopt a high-ambition stance in the Global Plastic Treaty negotiations, committing to higher regulatory standards and more ambitious sustainability goals.
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Amplifying the voices of affected communities through civil society engagement, underscoring the health impacts of plastics, and advocating for measures to mitigate them.
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Ensuring an equitable transition away from plastic and petrochemical-dependent economies, safeguarding marginalised communities and small-scale recyclers or other small businesses from bearing the brunt of the shift.
We strive to bridge the gap between policy rhetoric and real-world impacts, fostering meaningful dialogues and spurring action toward sustainable usage habits. Join us in this crucial endeavour as we work towards a world where health, sustainability, and justice are prioritised. Follow us to stay informed and be part of the movement for change.
What we do
Plastics Fuel Infertility is a campaign launched by the Centre for Financial Accountability (CFA), which aims to shed light on the detrimental impacts of plastics across its full lifecycle on human health, livelihoods, the environment, and the climate.
Through this campaign, our goal is to juxtapose policies with ground realities and underscore the discrepancies within the development narrative that has encouraged the proliferation of the plastic and petrochemical industries in India and worldwide.
Plastics are made from fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal and contain over 16,000 chemicals and additives, many of which are hazardous. Companies are not transparent about the chemicals used in making the products. These chemicals and the impacts associated with them are not contained within the walls of the processing units or factories. Through water, soil, and air pollution, they can infiltrate our surroundings, food, and even our bodies. This can contribute to various forms of infertility – leading to the deterioration of human bodies, soil, crops, and marine or aquatic ecosystems, among others.
Vested interests often obscure the harmful effects of plastics by downplaying or simply neglecting the grave risks. This could include industries that accrue enormous profits from plastic production and consumption, as well as policymakers who may prioritise short-term economic goals over public health and environmental conservation – overlooking the costs associated with the mitigation of health and environmental crises in the long run.
The Plastics Fuel Infertility campaign seeks to foster meaningful dialogues surrounding plastic production and consumption, policies, and their impacts on communities. By engaging in open discussions and sharing research findings, we hope to raise awareness and encourage action towards a more sustainable and plastic-free future.
Over the next few months and years, we will utilise this platform to disseminate resources, updates, and expertise not only from CFA but also from other organisations making impactful contributions in this field.
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