Negotiations begin for a global treaty on plastic pollution
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Negotiations begin for a global treaty on plastic pollution

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “A top-down approach that puts a cap or a ban on production does nothing to address the challenges that we face from a waste management perspective.” The United States, a top plastic-producing country, wants national action plans to end plastic pollution so that governments can prioritize the most important sources and types of plastic pollution. China’s delegate said it would be hard to effectively control global plastic pollution with one or even several universal approaches. "It's a transboundary problem.” The self-named “high ambition coalition” of countries want an end to plastic pollution by 2040, using an ambitious, effective international legally-binding instrument. African nations, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru and others called for a global approach too, arguing that voluntary and fragmented national approaches won’t address the magnitude of plastic pollution.

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U.N. sets date for extra session to finalize plastics treaty
2 weeks, 3 days ago

U.N. sets date for extra session to finalize plastics treaty

The Hindu  

The United Nations Environment Programme on Monday said a new round of negotiations toward a global plastics treaty will take place from August 5 to 14 in Geneva, Switzerland, after countries failed to agree on the parameters of a final agreement last December in Busan, South Korea. The fifth U.N. Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting intended to yield a legally binding …

Indisposable disposable
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Indisposable disposable

China Daily  

Excessive production and consumption, and inadequate waste management, have turned plastic pollution into a pressing global environmental crisis Plastic has become an indispensable material. As a leading economy in global plastic production, consumption and trade, China plays a pivotal role in addressing global plastic pollution. In 2020, China issued the Opinions on Further Strengthening Plastic Pollution Control, which set a …

Indisposable disposable
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Indisposable disposable

China Daily  

ZHANG TING/FOR CHINA DAILY Excessive production and consumption, and inadequate waste management, have turned plastic pollution into a pressing global environmental crisis Plastic has become an indispensable material. As a leading economy in global plastic production, consumption and trade, China plays a pivotal role in addressing global plastic pollution. In 2020, China issued the Opinions on Further Strengthening Plastic Pollution …

Creating a Global Package to Solve the Problem of Plastics
3 months, 1 week ago

Creating a Global Package to Solve the Problem of Plastics

Wired  

According to the United Nations, plastic production skyrocketed from 2 million metric tons in 1950 to about 400 million in 2024. Since 2022, policymakers in the United Nations, representing over 170 countries, have been negotiating a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty addressing the full lifecycle of plastics, from design to production to disposal. At the time of writing, the draft …

These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty
3 months, 1 week ago

These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty

Wired  

A delegate from Mexico read out a list of 95 countries that support a global phaseout of plastic products containing chemicals of concern to prolonged cheering by aligned delegations. Why Plastic Talks Faltered During the late-night meeting, countries supportive of legal obligations to cut plastic pollution refused to accept a treaty limited to voluntary measures. The like-minded group prioritized better …

Why the first-ever global treaty on plastic pollution has missed 2024 target
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the first-ever global treaty on plastic pollution has missed 2024 target

India Today  

The world’s first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution, which was supposed to be finalised by the end of 2024, has been postponed to next year, primarily because negotiators from 175 countries failed to reach a consensus. Along with curbing production, the treaty includes provisions for states to report plastic production, consumption, trade data and the amount of plastic waste …

A cut in time: On the plastic pollution problem
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A cut in time: On the plastic pollution problem

The Hindu  

Despite a week of wrangling, an ambitious endeavour piloted by the United Nations Environment Programme to phase out plastic turned out to be a failure. The Global Plastics Treaty is the result of a resolution by member-countries of the United Nations, passed in 2022, to ‘end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.’ Over the next two years, countries met …

UN Treaty to Curb Plastic Pollution Fails as Oil-Producing Nations Reject Production Caps
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UN Treaty to Curb Plastic Pollution Fails as Oil-Producing Nations Reject Production Caps

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 03, 2024 19:48 IST - 4 MINS READ Governments failed to reach an agreement on December 2 for a global UN treaty to curb plastic pollution in Busan, South Korea, after proposals to cap its production were rejected by a handful of oil-producing nations. More than 100 countries supported a proposal to reduce plastic production, the most …

UN talks to secure the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UN talks to secure the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution

Daily Mail  

Talks to create a landmark pact against plastic pollution collapsed yesterday. Nearly 200 countries spent a week locked in negotiations in Busan, South Korea, from November 25 with the goal of agreeing the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution. Dozens of ‘high ambition’ countries sought an agreement that would set targets to limit new production of plastic and phase …

UN talks to secure the world's first treaty to combat plastic pollution collapse
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UN talks to secure the world's first treaty to combat plastic pollution collapse

Daily Mail  

Talks to create a landmark pact against plastic pollution collapsed yesterday. Nearly 200 countries spent a week locked in negotiations in Busan, South Korea, from November 25 with the goal of agreeing the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution. Dozens of ‘high ambition’ countries sought an agreement that would set targets to limit new production of plastic and phase …

“Moral failure:” Plastic treaty talks collapse, posing a major setback in fight against pollution
3 months, 2 weeks ago

“Moral failure:” Plastic treaty talks collapse, posing a major setback in fight against pollution

Salon  

Plastic pollution is choking the planet. Regardless, treaty negotiations to end plastic pollution collapsed on Sunday after the event in Busan, South Korea closed without the nations firmly agreeing to put limits on plastic production. Related The only thing that blocks adoption of more sustainable plastics is our obsession with fossil fuels The world produces more than 400 million metric …

Why talks to create a historic treaty against plastic pollution collapsed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why talks to create a historic treaty against plastic pollution collapsed

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Juan Carlos Monterrey Gomez, head of Panama’s delegation, speaks during a press conference Describing the …

Plastic pollution talks: the key sticking points
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Plastic pollution talks: the key sticking points

Raw Story  

Divisions between countries have stalled negotiations on the world's first treaty to tackle plastic pollution, after a terse week of talks in South Korea's Busan. Here are some of the sticking points that led to a decision early Monday to resume discussions at a later date after negotiators were unable to strike a deal: - Production cuts - The 2022 …

Countries fail to reach agreement on plastic pollution treaty at UN talks in South Korea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Countries fail to reach agreement on plastic pollution treaty at UN talks in South Korea

ABC  

Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement, with more than 100 nations wanting to cap production, while a handful of oil producers were prepared only to target plastic waste. The most divisive issues included capping plastic production, managing plastic products and chemicals of concern, and financing to help developing countries implement the …

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks that have concluded in South Korea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks that have concluded in South Korea

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Negotiations on a treaty to …

Plastic treaty talks in Busan stall, pushed to 2025
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Plastic treaty talks in Busan stall, pushed to 2025

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The 5th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop an International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution in Busan failed to agree on developing a treaty, pushing talks to another INC session in 2025. We should keep in mind that in designing the new treaty we should not follow a punitive approach with developing countries under the …

Global plastic pollution conference INC-5 ends with major disagreements between nations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Global plastic pollution conference INC-5 ends with major disagreements between nations

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution concluded on Sunday with major disagreements over several issues, including curbing plastic products and chemicals of concern, managing the supply of primary polymers, and a financial mechanism to help developing countries implement the treaty. On Sunday, India’s ministry of environment, forest and climate change issued a statement …

Nations fail to agree on plastic-pollution treaty; committee to reconvene next year
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nations fail to agree on plastic-pollution treaty; committee to reconvene next year

Hindustan Times  

A global meeting in South Korea's Busan to finalise a treaty to combat plastic pollution ended without an agreement on Sunday, as countries failed to thrash out critical issues, such as capping plastic production and finance. This was the fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, which has been working since 2022 to draft a legally-binding treaty on plastic pollution. …

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year

Associated Press  

BUSAN, South Korea — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution for a week in South Korea won’t reach an agreement and plan to resume the talks next year. The negotiations in Busan, South Korea, were supposed to be the fifth and final round to produce the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, …

UN plastics treaty talks collapse as countries fail to agree targets on cutting production
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UN plastics treaty talks collapse as countries fail to agree targets on cutting production

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Negotiations to draft a legally binding treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis have …

Plastic treaty talks fail over disagreement on production cuts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Plastic treaty talks fail over disagreement on production cuts

The Hindu  

Delegates from nearly 170 countries who gathered in Busan, South Korea, failed to agree on a framework agreement to eliminate plastic pollution, despite a week of negotiations. “We share the unhappiness we feel in this room with the limited amount of progress that we were able to make,” said Hugo Schally, who spoke on behalf of the European Union at …

Global treaty to tackle plastic pollution hits snag as countries fail to agree
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Global treaty to tackle plastic pollution hits snag as countries fail to agree

Firstpost  

The fifth and final U.N. Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting to yield a legally binding global treaty was set to wrap up in Busan, South Korea, on Sunday, but a final plenary session had not been held as of 4:00 p.m. A plastic bottle floats in the sea at Maccarese beach, west of Rome, Italy. File image/ Reuters Doubts rose on …

Limit on plastic production still under debate as treaty talks come to a close
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Limit on plastic production still under debate as treaty talks come to a close

Associated Press  

BUSAN, South Korea — Negotiations on a plastic pollution accord are drawing to a close Sunday, as nations continue debating whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production. A senior member of the U.S. delegation told The Associated Press on Saturday that the country supports having an article in the treaty that limits the world’s supply of plastic. Plastic …

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks will resume next year
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks will resume next year

LA Times  

Attendees confer after a news conference at the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution in Busan, South Korea, on Sunday. Negotiators working for a week in South Korea on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution won’t reach an agreement and plan to resume the talks next year. The negotiations in Busan, South …

Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution

Al Jazeera  

As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date. Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement, with more than 100 nations advocating for a cap on plastic production and a handful of oil-producing countries only willing to target plastic waste. If successful, it …

What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea

Associated Press  

BUSAN, South Korea — The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global plastic pollution crisis. Their meeting concludes Sunday or early Monday in Busan, South Korea, where many environmental organizations have also flocked to push for a treaty to address the volume of production and toxic chemicals used in plastic products. Greenpeace said …

Draft text for binding plastic pollution treaty released
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Draft text for binding plastic pollution treaty released

Hindustan Times  

Negotiators released a draft text on Friday for an international legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution, though key issues remain unresolved as talks entered their final stages. The draft’s objective states it aims to “end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment,” though disagreement persists over whether to include the full lifecycle of plastics from production to disposal. Definitions …

Plastics treaty draft overlooks key issue: limiting production
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Plastics treaty draft overlooks key issue: limiting production

The Hindu  

Following five days of deliberation, countries have thrashed out a preliminary draft of the Global Plastics Treaty at the United Nations-led Global Plastic Treaty negotiations in Busan, South Korea. However, a group of about 67 countries, including the European Union and a coalition of Pacific Island countries called the High Ambition Coalition, has said that the treaty does not go …

Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty

Associated Press  

BUSAN, South Korea — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution inched closer to an agreement Friday, with more countries saying they want to address the total plastic on Earth. Juan Carlos Monterrey, head of Panama’s delegation, said it’s a compromise proposal to build consensus because it does not include a numerical target or …

Can the World Unite to End the Plastic Pollution Crisis?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Can the World Unite to End the Plastic Pollution Crisis?

Live Mint  

-- The final round of United Nations-brokered talks aimed at tackling plastic pollution opened in South Korea with deep divisions over the need to stem the rising flood of the material, a rift that threatens to scupper a two-year long quest for a deal. A coalition of nearly 70 nations, including Rwanda, Norway and the UK, is pushing for a …

Fears hundreds of fossil fuel lobbyists could derail crucial plastic pollution summit
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fears hundreds of fossil fuel lobbyists could derail crucial plastic pollution summit

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Allowing fossil fuel and petrochemical companies to exert their influence in these negotiations is like letting foxes guard the …

India seeks ‘scope’, ‘principles’ of treaty on plastic phase-out
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India seeks ‘scope’, ‘principles’ of treaty on plastic phase-out

Hindustan Times  

India has called upon UN member states to develop a clear scope and principle for the new legally binding instrument on phasing out plastic pollution, currently being negotiated during the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee in South Korea’s Busan. The Indian delegation said the new instrument must draw the mandate on scope from the resolution adopted by fifth …

India proposes multilateral fund to help developing nations tackle plastic pollution
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India proposes multilateral fund to help developing nations tackle plastic pollution

Firstpost  

The fund would offer grants— not loans— to make the transition to eco-friendly technologies and practices in developing nations easy. Image used for representative purpose/Reuters India has proposed the establishment of a multilateral fund to support developing countries in combating plastic pollution, modelled after the successful Montreal Protocol fund that addressed ozone depletion. India’s plan calls for developed nations to …

220+ industry lobbyists shape plastic pollution treaty talks, raising concerns
3 months, 3 weeks ago

220+ industry lobbyists shape plastic pollution treaty talks, raising concerns

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Around 220 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists are participating in the ongoing negotiations in Busan, South Korea, to develop a global legally binding instrument on phasing out plastic pollution, a new analysis has shown, which also flagged concerning “reports of intimidation and interference” from industry representatives. “Fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists taken together would be the …

India proposes multilateral fund for new deal to end plastic pollution
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India proposes multilateral fund for new deal to end plastic pollution

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India on Wednesday proposed a multilateral fund for a new international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. The resolution mandated the INC to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, and set into motion a process for global agreement. Therefore, it is a practical and workable model which can drive global action on plastic pollution under …

‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to end plastic pollution as nations assemble in Busan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to end plastic pollution as nations assemble in Busan

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Environment activists stage a rally calling for a strong global plastics treaty ahead of the …

Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?

LA Times  

Garbage, mostly plastic, collected en route to Mt. Even before the meeting began Monday, South Korean Environment Minister Kim Wan-sup was trying to dial back expectations, telling reporters: “I believe it may be more realistic to pursue stepwise measures.” Here is what you need to know about the problem and the efforts to solve it: How bad is the world’s …

India suggests funding proposal for plastic phase-out
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India suggests funding proposal for plastic phase-out

Hindustan Times  

India has circulated a proposal for the financial arrangement to implement a global legally binding instrument on phasing out plastic pollution, currently being negotiated in South Korea’s Busan where the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment is being held. India’s proposal suggests that parties …

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

The Hindu  

A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea. Frankie Orona, executive director of the Texas-based Society of Native Nations, said they demand a treaty that tackles the root causes of the crisis rather than just managing plastic waste. Industry leaders want an agreement that …

Leaders make push for plastic pollution treaty at talks in South Korea
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Leaders make push for plastic pollution treaty at talks in South Korea

Al Jazeera  

Island nations say recycling insufficient to solve problem when 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced yearly. “We must end plastic pollution before plastic pollution ends us,” Kim Wan-sup, South Korea’s minister of environment, said during the opening session on Monday. Several countries, including island nations hard-hit by plastic pollution, are pushing for a more ambitious agreement that addresses …

UN talks on treaty to curb plastic pollution open in Busan
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UN talks on treaty to curb plastic pollution open in Busan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: After a rather disappointing close to the UN Climate Summit in Baku with an underwhelming climate finance deal, countries are expected to agree on an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in seas and oceans by end of this week. The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on …

UN talks on treaty to curb plastic pollution open in Busan
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UN talks on treaty to curb plastic pollution open in Busan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: After a rather disappointing close to the UN Climate Summit in Baku with an underwhelming climate finance deal, countries are expected to agree on an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in seas and oceans by end of this week. The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on …

Nations Meet To End Plastic Pollution With A Global Treaty. Here’s What To Know.
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nations Meet To End Plastic Pollution With A Global Treaty. Here’s What To Know.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea. Environmental groups and Indigenous leaders want a holistic approach An excavator cleans up plastic and other waste materials on Mahim Beach on the Arabian Sea coast in Mumbai, India, on April 22, 2024. …

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

Associated Press  

A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Environmental groups and Indigenous leaders want a holistic approach Graham Forbes, who is leading a Greenpeace delegation in Busan, said his group could …

Nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis

Associated Press  

Negotiators gathered in Busan, South Korea, on Monday in a final push to create a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution. “We must end plastic pollution before plastic pollution ends us,” Kim Wansup, South Korea’s minister of environment, said during the opening session. The plastics industry has been advocating for a treaty focused on redesigning plastic products, …

Can the World Unite to End the Plastic Pollution Crisis?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Can the World Unite to End the Plastic Pollution Crisis?

Live Mint  

-- The final round of United Nations-brokered talks aimed at tackling plastic pollution are opening in South Korea with deep divisions over the need to stem the rising flood of the material, a rift that threatens to scupper a two-year long quest for a deal. A coalition of nearly 70 nations, including Rwanda, Norway and the UK, is pushing for …

'Moment of truth' for world-first plastic pollution treaty
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Moment of truth' for world-first plastic pollution treaty

Raw Story  

Plastic pollution litters our seas, our air and even our bodies, but negotiators face an uphill battle next week to agree on the world's first treaty aimed at ending the problem. The HAC wants binding global targets on reducing production and warned ahead of the Busan talks that "vested interests" should not be allowed to hamper a deal. The assessment …

A strong treaty can end plastic pollution and save lives
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

A strong treaty can end plastic pollution and save lives

Al Jazeera  

Two years ago, global leaders promised to establish a treaty by the end of 2024 that would lay the groundwork to end plastic pollution. To protect human lives and nature from the worst effects of plastic pollution, we need a strong treaty that bans the most harmful plastic products and chemicals. Two, a strong treaty will help us address some …

Our production of plastic waste is out of control – this could be our last chance to do something about it
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Our production of plastic waste is out of control – this could be our last chance to do something about it

The Independent  

At the beginning of this week, as an author and campaigner, I had a long and friendly meeting with Luis Vayas Valdivieso, who serves not only as Ecuador’s ambassador to the United Kingdom but also as the chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution. Well, readers of The Independent may remember the paper’s banner headline on 2 March, …

The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year

Associated Press  

The world creates 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year and spreads it from the deepest oceans to the highest mountaintop to the inside of people’s bodies, according to a new study that also said more than two-thirds of it comes from the Global South. For 15% of the world’s population, government fails to collect and dispose of waste, …

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