#binding rules

#binding rules

Negotiations towards a global treaty to combat plastic pollution have opened in Nairobi, with tensions expected as nations debate what should be included in the pact.

There is broad consensus that a treaty is needed, but there are differing opinions on the specific measures to be included.

Around 60 countries have called for binding rules to reduce plastic use and production, while plastic-producing economies, including the US, prefer to focus on recycling and waste management. [ more ]