💨 Abstract

At the United Nations office in Geneva, nations are working on a draft treaty to tackle plastic pollution. The latest draft acknowledges unsustainable plastic use global waste management is under stress. It emphasizes a comprehensive approach to address the full lifecycle of plastics. While the draft avoids setting production limits, it paves the way for future caps. Countries are divided on imposing caps on new plastic production versus better design, recycling, and reuse.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff