March newsletter 2026
News, stories and insights April 2nd 2026 Turning plastic action into measurable impact The Plastic Footprint Network (PFN), convened by Earth Action, has launched the Plastic Pollution Mitigation Action Framework (PAF), a new methodology to help companies measure and report their plastic mitigation efforts. While many organizations track their plastic footprint, a key gap has […]
When plastics hide in plain sight: tackling tricky microplastics
Authors: Noémie Voirin Tricky plastics, big unknowns Plastics are everywhere, but not all microplastics are the same. Tires, paint chips, and synthetic fibers behave differently from the types most studied in oceans and rivers. Zoie Diana, interdisciplinary environmental scientist and PFN Scientific Committee member, focuses on these “tricky microplastics,” investigating their sources, chemical composition, and effects […]
Launching the Plastic Pollution Mitigation Action Framework (PAF)
Author: Charlotte Stalder The Plastic Footprint Network (PFN), convened by Earth Action, brings together companies, researchers, and practitioners to develop a science-based and actionable approach to measuring and reducing plastic pollution. Building on its work to standardize plastic footprinting, PFN is now introducing the Plastic Pollution Mitigation Action Framework (PAF). This marks an important step forward in bringing clarity, consistency, and […]
Swiss finance: a global impact nearly 5 times higher than the country’s emissions
Authors: Romain Bosson Did you know that the “idle” money sitting in our bank accounts generates far more CO₂ than Switzerland’s entire industrial activity? We often talk about the carbon footprint of our transportation, our food, or our imports. But there is a massive blind spot: the impact of our financial system. The money placed in […]
Finance suisse : un impact global près de 5 fois supérieur aux émissions du pays
Authors: Romain Bosson Saviez-vous que l’argent « dormant » sur nos comptes génère bien plus de CO₂ que l’ensemble de l’activité industrielle de la Suisse ? On parle beaucoup de l’empreinte carbone de nos déplacements, de notre alimentation ou de nos importations. Mais un angle mort demeure colossal : l’impact de notre système financier. Cet argent […]