170 countries convene in Geneva to negotiate a binding agreement on reducing plastic waste after a failed attempt in Busan. Key areas of focus include limits on plastic production and policies for design, disposal, and waste management across the plastic lifecycle. Production levels reach 413 million tons annually, with only 9% recycled. The rest contributes to pollution, impacting soil, wildlife, and human health. A coalition of countries advocates for reductions, while opposing forces resist significant changes like single-use plastic bans.
At the Geneva negotiations, 170 countries aim to finalize a global treaty to significantly curb plastic production, focusing on the entire lifecycle of plastic, from design to disposal.
Plastic production reaches 413 million tons annually, contributing to severe environmental pollution, with only 9% being recycled. This pollution extends to soil, wildlife, and human health.
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