The movement break free from plastic, where HEJSupport is a member, sent a letter to the EU leadership asking for lasting solutions to the plastic pollution crisis for a more resilient economy. The letter highlights that capitalizing on fears arising from the pandemic, big industry is ruthlessly pushing false health messages to decision makers and to the public. Single-use plastic and the disposable lifestyle, backed by the petrochemicals industry, is at the core of social injustices that COVID-19 is bringing to light.