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World Environment Day 2025: A Preview of the Global Focus on Plastic Pollution

Looking Ahead to June 5: Discover How Citizens and Businesses Can Contribute to a Plastic-Free Future Through Concrete and Sustainable Actions

author: Internal Editorial Team
28-05-2025
2 mins to read

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On June 5, 2025, the world will once again celebrate World Environment Day, and the central theme of this year’s edition is more urgent than ever: the fight against plastic pollution. The UN, through the UNEP program, has chosen to place the environmental, economic, and health impact of plastic at the core of the global conversation—a material that has transformed our lifestyle, but now threatens the balance of our ecosystem.

A Global Problem That Requires a Shared Response

With more than 430 million tons of plastic produced each year, and only a small fraction effectively recycled, the problem is systemic. Plastic waste is suffocating our oceans, invading land, and breaking down into microplastics that are finding their way into our food—and even into the human bloodstream.

#BeatPlasticPollution: What Can We Do in Practice?

The #BeatPlasticPollution campaign calls on everyone—from governments to individual citizens—to play their part. The most impactful actions include:

Phasing out single-use plastics in favor of reusable materials
Promoting the circular economy and high-quality recycling
Investing in ecological innovation and sustainable industrial processes

Reusing as an Ally: A Concrete Example

Even in our field, online auctions can contribute to the solution. Buying used movable goods—such as machinery, equipment, or vehicles—on platforms like Gobid.it means reducing demand for newly manufactured items and contributing to a virtuous cycle of reuse. It’s an ecological choice that cuts costs and supports a more responsible supply chain.

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