Kinshasa, July 22, 2025 – Greenpeace Africa is pleased to announce the launch of a series of public screenings of its documentary Plastique, beginning Friday, July 25, at the Monekosso Hall of the University of Kinshasa. This initiative is part of an awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the environmental, social, and health impacts of plastic pollution, while calling for collective mobilization in favor of sustainable alternatives.
Designed as both an educational and advocacy tool, the campaign primarily targets local communities, students, civil society actors, and policy-makers. Through this documentary, Greenpeace Africa seeks to shed light on the alarming consequences of our dependency on plastic—especially single-use plastic—on African ecosystems, public health, and livelihoods, while offering concrete solutions to significantly reduce its use.
“Plastic pollution is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing our continent. We must act now to reduce our plastic dependence and protect our environment for future generations,”
said Jersey Mpanzu, Volunteer Coordinator for Greenpeace Africa in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The screenings will be followed by a panel discussion on the theme: « Highlighting the socio-economic and environmental impact of plastics on the lives of waste collectors”, as well as workshops, exchanges, and citizen actions to encourage individual awareness and engagement in the fight against plastic pollution.
Through this screening series, Greenpeace Africa aims to raise public awareness of the growing scale of plastic pollution across the continent, emphasizing its devastating effects on the environment, public health, and living conditions. The Plastique documentary also serves as a strategic advocacy tool, reinforcing calls for a strong, legally binding global treaty on plastics. By showcasing practical solutions such as refill and reuse systems, the initiative promotes local, accessible alternatives to reduce the production and consumption of single-use plastics. Ultimately, it aims to unite community actors, decision-makers, and citizens around a collective and lasting commitment to environmental protection.
For Greenpeace Africa, the time for empty promises is over:
“Reducing our plastic waste is no longer an option—it’s a necessity. Governments, businesses, citizens: everyone must take responsibility. The time to act is now. Every action counts. Together, we can stop this crisis, protect our ecosystems, and build a sustainable future,”
concludes Jersey Mpanzu.
Source: greenpeace
